Electric Karmann Ghia, business end
OwnerJim Augustine
LocationEl Paso, Texas US map
Vehicle1968 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
2 door sports coupe
MotorAdvanced DC FB1-4001-A Series Wound DC
9 Inch Series wound 120 VDC
Drivetrain4 speed manual,
ControllerCurtis 1231C
mounted to a component board with 2 cooling fans
Batteries9 Trojan T-1275, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
82 lbs. each
System Voltage108 Volts
ChargerQuickcharge specific built /on board
automatic with float stage
Heaternone
DC/DC Converter
using two small AGM scooter batteries to power accessories. Recharging about every 3 hours of use.
Instrumentationspeedometer, voltmeter, ammeter
Top Speed75 MPH (120 KPH)
using second gear, vehicle will accelerate quickly to 50 M.P.H, for speeds over 50 MPH up to 70 MPH, third gear is used, at 70 MPH fourth gear comes in smoothly and car continues to accelerate.
Accelerationvery good
Range52 Miles (83 Kilometers)
The best range is attained by using second gear and driving @50 MPH
EV Miles
Start:17,115 Miles (27,538 Kilometers)
Current:19,247 Miles (30,968 Kilometers)
Total:2,132 Miles (3,430 Kilometers)
 
    As of 8/10/2008
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight2,800 Pounds (1,272 Kilograms)
Tiresstock V.W. 15 inch metrics
Conversion Time4 months, most of that time was spent restoring the car, one week building the battery racks, and two weeks for the motor and components installation, running cables and wiring components.
Conversion Cost$ 11,000 including the vehicle restoration.
Additional FeaturesFour coil over, shock absorbers,
I use this vehicle daily with an average driving distance of 35 miles. All of the systems work great, and I have not yet had any failures. High quality components and excellent planning and building support provided by "Electric Vehicles of America, Inc.".

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