OwnerKen Chiang
LocationCastro Valley, California US map
WebWebPage
Vehicle1986 Toyota MR2
A zero emissions electric vehicle energized from solar panels.
MotorAdvanced DC FB 4001a Series Wound DC
DrivetrainOriginal transmission
ControllerCurtis 1231C
original
Batteries45 Skyenergy 180ah, 3.40 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate
System Voltage144 Volts
ChargerManzanita Micro PFC30M
HeaterYes.
DC/DC ConverterAstrodyne
Instrumentationlighted Ammeter
EV Display 2
6 Cellog8 battery monitoring
Top Speed85 MPH (136 KPH)
got up to 85mph on freeway flat ground.
Amperage draw 300 amps.
AccelerationTires are slipping.
Range82 Miles (131 Kilometers)
Tested 82 miles and drained the LiFePO4
cells from 3.4 to 3.14.

Watt Hours/Mile331 Wh/Mile
Used a Kill-a-watt meter and measured
15.24 kwh to replenish the energy used to
drive 46 miles at freeways speeds.
EV Miles
Start:130,382 Miles (209,784 Kilometers)
Current:134,068 Miles (215,715 Kilometers)
Total:3,686 Miles (5,930 Kilometers)
 
    As of 12/21/2011
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight2,725 Pounds (1,238 Kilograms)
2365 lbs before conversion.
2725 lbs after conversion.
TiresCame with the car filled to 40 psi
Conversion Time7/1/08 just starting and taking my
time...
4/10/09 got motor and transmission
installed.
Contemplating batteries.
6/18/11 on the local roads!!!!
7/4/11 ready for CA bar referee!
8/8/11 Registered as electric with DMV.
Conversion CostAbout 21k not counting tools and redo's
:)
Additional FeaturesCar will be charged for free off my solar panels.
Despite cursing and swearing in the garage when things
didn't go well. I enjoyed the conversion process and am am
loving the drive of an EV.

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