Charging E espaceKokam Li-Po batteries
OwnerAndrej Pecjak
LocationPodnart, Gorenjska Slovenia map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1995 Renault Espace
Espace II converted to PHEV with top speed of 75 mph, pure EV range of 120-130 miles and over 200 miles of Hybrid range with consumption of 2,5 litres of Diesel per 100 km
Motor Stoja 3-Phase AC
34 kW, max. 6000 rpm, water cooled
Drivetrain34 kW 3 phase EM, 12 kW 900 ccm diesel
Controller Stoja
Frequency regulator up to 240A
Batteries52, 3.70 Volt, Lithium-Polymer
210 Ah Li-Po batteries 192 V system voltage
System Voltage192 Volts
Heater600 W electric water heater for winter
DC/DC Converter Pictronic / Solar cells
Pictronic DC DC converter with the addition of 150 W solar cells from Actinia solar
InstrumentationVGA 7" monitor where all parameters are shown. A small laptop that is hidden in the dashboard runs everything.
Top Speed75 MPH (120 KPH)
Accelerationlike good commercial vehicle
Range130 Miles (209 Kilometers)
on pure EV drive, otherwise more, but not yet tested
Watt Hours/Mile300 Wh/Mile
EV Miles
Current:5,200 Miles (8,366 Kilometers)
 
    As of 8/15/2008
Seating Capacity5 adults
Curb Weight3,700 Pounds (1,681 Kilograms)
Tires14"
Conversion Time18 months
Conversion Cost20 000 + 20 000 for batteries
Additional FeaturesWe are now building (with help of Actinia solar) a 3 kW solar power plant to charge this car.
Finally (since 14.may 2008) we have Li-Po batteries! They are something completelly different from Trojan Lead acid we had before and I think they can ruin the petrol domination.
Now it is fully operational and I did many miles without troubles or breakdowns.
Basically we did it to prove that it is possible and that if 3 men in a garage can do it, a car manufacturing company could do it much better and cheaper. So there is no will....

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