Comments on the backBelly panUnder hood overviewLED lightingInstallationSpace age dash
OwnerVictor Tikhonov
LocationPortland, Oregon United States map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1991 Honda CRX HF
MotorSiemens 1PV4133WS20 3-Phase AC
liquid cooled
Drivetrainstock 5 speed transmission with clutch
ControllerSiemens Simovert 6SV
100 kW, AC inverter, water cooled
Batteries28 Optima D950U, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
for now, Zebra Z5C in future
System Voltage336 Volts
ChargerSiemens
2 isolated chargers, 3 kW each, in series
HeaterWater through stock heater core
DC/DC Converter
integrated into inverter, 90 Amp peak, 60 Amp nom.
InstrumentationFully programmable, Fujitsu Stylistic 1200 Display
Top Speed135 MPH (217 KPH)
guessed, speedometer pegs
Range70 Miles (112 Kilometers)
at 65 mph, 130 miles at 35 mph (simulation)
Seating Capacity1 and a half adults (no passenger seat installed)
Curb Weight3,380 Pounds (1,536 Kilograms)
TiresStock 165R13 inflated to 42 psi
Conversion Timeabout 60 days spread over 2 years, still going...
Conversion Cost~$11,000 all the hardware + $6.700 donor vehicle
Additional FeaturesLED external lights
drag reducing wheel covers and belly pan
electric door locks
Powercheq battery equalizers
foil battery heaters
pen based PC for display
phase swap electric reverse
economy mode
configurable display
RS232C link
PC-inverter.
1231C whistler). I may replace the chargers in future. Looks like this motor is too powerful for CRX...

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