Barry Oppenheim's 2002 Saturn Vue

Owner	Barry Oppenheim
Location	New Hope, Pennsylvania United States ^map
Web/Email	WebPage
Vehicle	2002 Saturn Vue
Motor	Netgain Warp9 Series Wound DC
Drivetrain	2.2L, 4cyl, manual transmission
Controller	Cafe Electric Zilla 1K-HV HEPA accelerator option
Batteries	48 CALB/Skyenergy SE180, 3.30 Volt, Lithium-Ion Original lead acid batteries lasted 2 years and 10K miles. Replaced with above and Manzanita Micro BMS
System Voltage	158 Volts
Charger	Manzanita Micro PFC20
Heater	Brussa hot water by Metric Mind. Hot and quick!
DC/DC Converter	Iota 55A
Instrumentation	EVision by Metric Mind
Top Speed	70 MPH (112 KPH) Probably could go faster but not on highway much with it.
Acceleration	Same as original 4-cyl engine.
Range	95 Miles (152 Kilometers) Above range is theoretical based on actual capacity of cells (SE180's are actually 200AH). I have gone 65 miles on several trips using about 135AH.
Watt Hours/Mile	325 Wh/Mile
Seating Capacity	2 adults
Curb Weight	3,800 Pounds (1,727 Kilograms) Estimate.
Conversion Time	August to March working sporadically.
Conversion Cost	$5K for donor + ~$15K for parts and batteries. Another ~$12K for new batteries and BMS