Anton Lopour's 1993 Honda Civic EV

Owner	Allen and Irene
Location	Waco, Texas US ^map
Vehicle	1993 Honda Civic
Motor	Advanced DC FB1-4001A Series Wound DC
Drivetrain	Original 5 speed transmission
Controller	Curtis 1231-C7701
Batteries	12 Trojan T-1275, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded The batteries weigh 82 lbs each. The battery pack weighs 984 lbs
System Voltage	144 Volts
Charger	Zivan NG3 144-15
Heater	None
DC/DC Converter	Iota DLS-30
Instrumentation	0 to 180 Volt DC meter and 0 to 500 Amp meter.
Top Speed	75 mph +, it keeps up with highway traffic in fourth gear.
Acceleration	Better than stock.
Range	Estimated range is around 30 miles usable range.
Seating Capacity	4 adults
Curb Weight	0 Unkown, but very heavy. The traction battery pack weighs 984 lbs.
Conversion Time	Three months, most of the time was spent waiting for parts.
Conversion Cost	$18,000.00, includes the donor car and shipping from Utah where the car was converted to Waco, Texas.
Additional Features	Added a single point battery watering system for the four batteries in the back of the trunk. Two forty air conditioning, two open windows at 40 mph.
Was professionally converted to battery electric in Utah. My employer installed an outlet and meter for me to charge my car at work. I reimburse them for the electricity used. Electricity to run the car cost's 5.7 cents per mile. If gas is $3.50 per gallon (current average gas price in Waco), 5.7 cents per mile is equivalent to 61 mpg.

1993 Honda Civic EV“SMBH”