EV componentsEngine bay
OwnerYves St-Georges
LocationLaval, Quebec Canada map
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Vehicle1984 Chimo Chimo
Canadian Kit car, with a VW beetle frame.
MotorAdvanced DC FB-4001 Series Wound DC
Kennedy Engineered Product adaptor
ControllerCurtis 1231C
Batteries12 Trojan 30XHS, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
Still hoping for a decent-priced LiFePo battery pack. Will probably finish conversion with lead-acid and change for newer tech a few years down the road.
System Voltage144 Volts
ChargerZivan NG3
Custom dual power switch, for 15A or 30A power source.
Heater1500W Ceramic
DC/DC ConverterAstrodyne
InstrumentationAmps - Volts
Top Speed85 MPH (136 KPH)
Estimated using www.evconvert.com calculator.
Range40 Miles (64 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight2,100 Pounds (954 Kilograms)
Light weight donor car (1600 lbs)
Tires245-60R15
Conversion Time400
Conversion Cost10 000$
Additional FeaturesAll fiberglass body, Urethane composite battery boxes, upgraded suspension with coil-over shocks, front disc brakes, several "tuning" components (racing seats, 4 point belts, racing steering, rear-view camera, Ipod radio, etc.)

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