Under the hoodShaft couplerMotor and transaxleFairly clean installationRear batteriesAlternative Energy Fair 2008Ruby and the Teslas
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/Mile288 Wh/Mile
Average recharge measured with a "Killawatt" meter. 630 wh/m includes running with headlights, fan/heater and wipers. Charges at about 525 wh/m during nicer weather driving. Battery manager displays about 2Ah/mile or approx. 288 Wh/mile while on the road.
EV Miles
Start:134,040 Miles (215,670 Kilometers)
Current:138,055 Miles (222,130 Kilometers)
Total:4,015 Miles (6,460 Kilometers)
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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