| Owner | Tom Boyle | ||
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| Owner's Other EV | Electric Recumbent Trike | ||
| Location | Vista, California United States map | ||
| Web/Email | WebPage | ||
| Vehicle | 2007 Blue Sky Design BugE BugE kit from Blue Sky Design | ||
| Motor | Advanced DC 140-01-4005 Series Wound DC | ||
| Drivetrain | Chain | ||
| Controller | Kelly KD48400 24-48 vdc 400amp | ||
| Batteries | 4 Optima Blue Top, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM | ||
| System Voltage | 48 Volts | ||
| Charger | 12v 6A X 4 | ||
| Heater | none | ||
| DC/DC Converter | none needed 24 volt lights x 2 | ||
| Instrumentation | All custom | ||
| Top Speed | 49 MPH (78 KPH) Will go faster but roads are too rough here. Need to test on speedway | ||
| Acceleration | Very fast Changed stock chain ratio from 6:1 to 6.5:1 for hills | ||
| Range | 20 Miles (32 Kilometers) with hills and stops | ||
| Watt Hours/Mile | 140 Wh/Mile measured... includes stops and hills over 12 mile run | ||
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| Seating Capacity | 1 adult | ||
| Curb Weight | 400 Pounds (181 Kilograms) | ||
| Conversion Time | 30 days to build kit | ||
| Conversion Cost | 8,600 not counting labor | ||
| Additional Features | Licensed in California as motorcycle then Licensed in Prescott Arizona by new owner. |
2007 BugE
“BugE”
Last Updated 08-03-2009
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