| Owner | Joe Adcock |
|---|---|
| Location | Cary, North Carolina US map |
| Web/Email | WebPage |
| Vehicle | 1970 Volkswagen Beetle 4 speed manual with clutch |
| Motor | Advanced DC Series Wound DC 8" |
| Drivetrain | Original transmission |
| Controller | Curtis 1221 |
| Batteries | 16 US Battery US-125, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded |
| System Voltage | 96 Volts |
| Charger | Russco Russco SC 18-120 |
| Heater | coat and gloves |
| Instrumentation | 12V auxiliary battery gauge, 0-400A ammeter, 96V State of Charge gauge |
| Top Speed | 70 MPH (112 KPH) 80mph downhill, 70mph cruise on flat interstate |
| Range | 57 Miles (91 Kilometers) Driven over a couple days. |
| Seating Capacity | 2 adults |
| Curb Weight | 2,900 Pounds (1,318 Kilograms) |
| Tires | Standard |
| Conversion Time | 10 months |
| Conversion Cost | $7,000 |
| !!! WARNING !!! to anyone thinking about converting a beetle, the front steering components will not handle the weight of 6 US-125 batteries (432 lbs). The lower ball joint on the right completely broke, luckily at less than 10mph, not at highway speed 5 minutes earlier! I will post pictures on my web site. ( WebPage ) I would recommend not as much weight up front, or finding another setup to handle the weight. Update: I moved 3 of the batteries from the front to just behind the seats. The suspension seems to handle the weight better. | |
1970 Volkswagen Beetle
“VOLTZWGN”
Last Updated 09-05-2008
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