VoltsRabbit 2VoltsRabbit 3VoltasRabbit 4VoltsRabbit 5VoltasRabbit 6VoltsRabbit 4
OwnerJohn Warobiew
Owner's Other EVs1993 Toyota Paseo
1993 CityCom CityEl
1993 Ford Ranger Pickup
2000 Corbin Sparrow
1975 Zagato Elcar (Zele)
1972 Bond Bug
LocationVacaville, California US map
Vehicle1983 Volkswagen Rabbit GTI
VoltsRabbit
MotorAdvanced DC 203-06-4001 Series Wound DC
8" Diameter, Single ended shaft
DrivetrainStock clutch and 5 speed transmission.
ControllerCurtis 1221C-7401
No problems with this controller even driving on 100 degree days.
Batteries16 US Battery US 2200, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
232Ah/20A rate, Deep Cycle
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System Voltage96 Volts
ChargerRussco SC 18-120
120 VAC Input
80-170 VDC Output
15A max.
Heater12V/150W Ceramic element mounted in place of stock heater core. Plus a portable 150W ceramic heater plugged into lighter socket for quick windshield defrost.
DC/DC ConverterCC Power Model C400
96VDC Input - 13.6VDC Output
InstrumentationWestach: SOC & DC Amps
Top Speed68 MPH (109 KPH)
Have driven it on the freeway.
AccelerationModerate
Range35 Miles (56 Kilometers)
I drove it to work daily, a total trip of 22 miles. My employer let me recharge at work.
Watt Hours/Mile400 Wh/Mile
EV Miles
Start:177,190 Miles (285,098 Kilometers)
Current:182,715 Miles (293,988 Kilometers)
Total:5,525 Miles (8,889 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity2 adults comfortably + 2 children in back seat.
Curb Weight2,967 Pounds (1,348 Kilograms)
TiresR175/65/R14 Inflated to 36 lbs.
Conversion Time4 months of labor after waiting 6 months for the kit from Electro Automotive.
Conversion CostApprox. $13,000 including batteries & the donor Rabbit.
Additional FeaturesHeavy duty shocks, struts and springs.
The car was purchased in October 2006 with a blown gasoline engine. California requires a smog inspection in order to transfer title of a vehicle. I had to get both a Highway Patrol VIN inspection and a BAR referee (smog) inspection in order for the Calif. DMV to register the electric conversion without a smog check.

I SOLD this EV in December 2008.

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