OwnerNick Drouin
LocationMontreal, Quebec Canada map
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Vehicle1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
Well maintained but un-restored coupe, originally from Canada's west coast.

Still in the design and component purchase stage.
MotorNetgain Warp9 Series Wound DC
DrivetrainOriginal stock transmission.
ControllerLogisystems 144V-156V, 1000amp
Batteries12 Brand unknown, probably power-bat, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
System Voltage144 Volts
ChargerSoneil 12x 1214S (7Amp)
The 12 individual smart-chargers will manage twice daily charging (home and work) of the AGMs without the need for regulators.
I will probably have a higher amperage HV charger to bring the pack to 80%SOC for rapid charging.
I'm considering using zenner/bulb regulators.
HeaterElectric heat and heated battery boxes are going to be done by Richard Lane of REV Consultants in Ottawa (so might the rest of the conversion).
DC/DC Converter Not sure.
InstrumentationI'm all over the map for this, really not sure yet.
Top SpeedI should be able to reproduce the stock top speed of 90mph.
AccelerationWay better than stock is expected.
RangeHoping for twice 15miles (@65mph) daily as a commuter , charging at work. I am hoping for a 40mile range at slower speeds.
Watt Hours/MileTo be seen. All lubricants will be upgraded to synthetics.
Seating Capacity4 adults
Curb Weight2,800 Pounds (1,272 Kilograms)
It's 1918lbs stock with ICE, I'm planning on 900lbs of bats or so.
TiresWheels are the stock original. By law, I will have to put winter tires on this car for my winter commute: I have no idea how I'm going to source these!
Conversion TimeStarted: July 16th, 2008
Work over the summer will consist of preparing/restoring the car.
I have a slot with Richard Lane in mid-September for the conversion. Perhaps I'll get some of the components installed before then.
Conversion CostBudget: < 20,000$ Canadian

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