OwnerBob Fuerstenau
LocationBoca Raton, Florida United States map
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Vehicle1994 Toyota Pickup
MotorNetgain Warp9 Series Wound DC
Drivetrain5 speed manual transmission. clutch-less
ControllerCafe Electric Zilla1K
Batteries20 Interstate U2200, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
System Voltage120 Volts
ChargerZivan NG3
120 Volt
HeaterIn South Florida a heater is the least of our worries
DC/DC Converter
Am using a computer power supply to charge auxiliary battery. So far seems to be working ok
InstrumentationE-meter
Top Speed65 MPH (104 KPH)
Have only had up to 55 thus far. Capable of at least 65
AccelerationFairly slow--about the same as original 4 cyl.
Range40 Miles (64 Kilometers)
Have had to 40 miles twice. First time was short drives 5-10 miles. Second time was 2 drives of 25 miles. Started getting pretty slow as 40 miles.
EV Miles
Start:144,000 Miles (231,696 Kilometers)
Current:147,350 Miles (237,086 Kilometers)
Total:3,350 Miles (5,390 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity2 comfortably 3 if friendly
Curb Weight3,715 Pounds (1,688 Kilograms)
Have too much weight in rear. 35% front 65% rear. Am moving 3 batteries from rear to front. Approx. 200 lbs transfer
Tires205/70R15 Hankook Optimo. Truck originally came with 195/75r14
Conversion Time9 months to date. New paint
Conversion Cost9k
Additional FeaturesHas tilt bed

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