OwnerRod Dilkes
LocationMargaret River, Western Australia Australia map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1989 Suzuki Mighty Boy
The worlds smallest ute!
MotorAdvanced DC 8 inch Series Wound DC
DrivetrainFront Wheel Drive
ControllerCurtis 1231C - 144V
Curtis squealer controller 500A max at 144V.
Batteries45 Thunder Sky LFP90AHA, 144.00 Volt, Lithium-Ion
The best EV batteries for the money any where!
Battery management system is my own design. Simple,low cost and effective.
System Voltage144 Volts
ChargerZivan NG3
240V input 15A
HeaterElectric
DC/DC ConverterTodd 30Amp 144V
Great converter. These are no longer available.
InstrumentationAmmeter(0-500A), Voltmeter(90-200V), Tachometer, Voltmeter (0-20V), Xantrex Link-10 battery fuel gauge.
Top Speed60 MPH (96 KPH)
Limited only by the max motor RPM. It could go faster.
AccelerationGripping
Range45 Miles (72 Kilometers)
Watt Hours/Mile200 Wh/Mile
EV Miles
Start:169,214 Miles (272,265 Kilometers)
Current:185,117 Miles (297,853 Kilometers)
Total:15,903 Miles (25,587 Kilometers)
 
    As of 7/14/2007
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight1,500 Pounds (681 Kilograms)
TiresMichelin low rolling resistance
Conversion Time6 months
Conversion Cost$20K
Additional FeaturesSolar panel on roof adds power via a DC-DC converter to the pack.
This is the first and only solar hybrid EV in daily use in Australia.
The battery management system was designed and built by me. Initial installation in March 2007. Currently working on a new weatherproof version for other installers.

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