Electric Geo MetroElectric Geo Metro
OwnerHarry van Soolen
Owner's Other EVs1975 Zagato Elcar
2004 Mini-E-Bike
LocationWest Valley City, Utah US map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1992 Geo two door
MotorAdvanced DC 203-06-4001 Shunt Wound DC
19 HP, 72-120 Volt
DrivetrainStandard Four Speed Transmission
ControllerCurtis 1221B-74001
72-120 Volt, 400 Amp
Batteries16 Interstate Workaholic Deep Cycle, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
System Voltage96 Volts
ChargerK and W BC-20
On board Charger
Heater12 Volt Heater attached to Window Shade
DC/DC ConverterSevcon 622-11014
InstrumentationWestberg#2C6-30x Ammeter 0-500ADC/50mv
Westberg#2C5-13x Voltmeter 0-150Volt
CurtisInstr.#900R-96-BN Batt Fuel Gauge
Top Speed60 MPH (96 KPH)
Will go 60mph in third gear. I can keep up with freeway traffic but mostly use the car in ordinary traffic.
AccelerationI try not to accelerate too fast and coast to stoplights.
Range50 Miles (80 Kilometers)
Range differs depending on road conditions, hills etc.
EV Miles
Start:7,000 Miles (11,263 Kilometers)
Current:12,500 Miles (20,112 Kilometers)
Total:5,500 Miles (8,849 Kilometers)
 
    As of 6/14/2008
Seating Capacity2 adults
TiresStill have two Invicta but need replacements
Conversion Time200+ Hrs
Conversion Cost$8,611.51 for Parts plus battery costs,
$2,000 for the Car
With the price of gasoline going through the roof I'm sure glad that I kept my Electric Geo. The car has not been used for a while and is now being refurbished.
When I did the conversion I was the President of the EAA for the state of Utah.

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