| Owner | Cooper Hilscher |
|---|---|
| Location | Fresno, California United States map |
| Web/Email | WebPage |
| Vehicle | 1966 Volkswagen Beetle 1966 Beetle converted to EV |
| Motor | Advanced DC Series Wound DC 9" Dual shaft |
| Drivetrain | standard transaxle |
| Controller | Logisystems 1000 amp 120v |
| Batteries | 10 Fullriver Class 31, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM |
| System Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Charger | EV Craft 220 VAC 95% efficient |
| DC/DC Converter | Astrodyne |
| Instrumentation | PakTrakr, ammeter, voltmeter |
| Top Speed | 75 MPH (120 KPH) Really fast with the Logisystems controller. I had a 400 Amp Curtis and its top speed was 65 mph. |
| Acceleration | FAST |
| Range | 25 Miles (40 Kilometers) |
| Seating Capacity | 4 adults |
| Tires | Kumho |
| Conversion Time | 3 months to learn conversion, 6 months total with resto |
| Conversion Cost | Probably $13,000 in conversion and way more in resto (paying for shop, tools) |
1966 Volkswagen Beetle
Last Updated 08-19-2008
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