Under the hoodShaft couplerMotor and transaxleFairly clean installationRear batteries
OwnerMike Workman
Owner's Other EV1996 Harley Davidson Sportster
LocationTumwater, Washington US map
Vehicle1995 Nissan GXE
MotorAdvanced DC FB1-4001 Series Wound DC
9 inch diameter double shaft
DrivetrainFront wheel drive, original 5 speed manual transaxle. (Clutchless)
ControllerCafe Electric Zilla Z1
Z1K-HV 300 volt max
Batteries12 Trojan T-1275, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
150 Ah
System Voltage144 Volts
ChargerDual Pro Four Bank SE
(3 each) 3 stage 10 Amp
Heater1500 watt ceramic
DC/DC ConverterIota DLS 55
55 Amp 13.6 volt
InstrumentationMotor Amps (displayed on tachometer)
EV-3 Battery Manager
Top Speed70 MPH (112 KPH)
AccelerationLike my old '67 VW bug.
0-40 approx. 19 sec. (200 battery amps)
0-40 approx. 12 sec. (300 battery amps)
Range30 Miles (48 Kilometers)
30 miles equals a 60% state of charge.
Watt Hours/Mile630 Wh/Mile
Average recharge measured with a "Killawatt" meter. 630 includes running with headlights, fan/heater and wipers. Charges at about 525 wh/m during nicer weather driving. Battery manager displays about 2Ah or approx. 288 Wh/m while on the road.
EV Miles
Start:134,040 Miles (215,670 Kilometers)
Current:135,764 Miles (218,444 Kilometers)
Total:1,724 Miles (2,773 Kilometers)
 
    As of 8/30/2008
Seating Capacity4 adults
Curb Weight3,432 Pounds (1,559 Kilograms)
GVWR 4047 lbs. (old curb 2853 lbs.)
Conversion Time250 hours thus far
Conversion Costapprox. $10,000
Additional FeaturesPower Brakes, Battery heaters. (Still working on power steering.)
Controller is set for a modest 300 battery amps.
Brief run on the freeway showed she will do more than 70mph.

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