OwnerCarlo Zaskorski
Owner's Other EV1995 Volvo 850
LocationBellevue, Washington US map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1996 Chevrolet S-10
MotorAdvanced DC FB1-4001A Series Wound DC
ControllerCafe Electric Zilla L1K
Batteries26 Trojan T-125 Plus, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
System Voltage156 Volts
ChargerManzanita Micro PFC-30
HeaterFluid Heater
DC/DC ConverterIota DLS-55
InstrumentationEVision by Metric Mind
Top SpeedThe top speed is over 70 mph.
AccelerationOn the slow side, but acceptable.
RangeThe range calculates out to around 60 miles, but the longest drive to date was only around 10 miles.
EV Miles
Start:11 Miles (17 Kilometers)
Current:68 Miles (109 Kilometers)
Total:57 Miles (91 Kilometers)
 
    As of 11/17/2008
Seating Capacity2 Adults, 1 Child.
Curb Weight0
This vehicle is definitely heavier than stock, by around 500 pounds. The rear leaf springs were replaced by heavy duty leaf springs.
Conversion TimeAbout 4 weeks in man hours.
Conversion Cost$24,000
Additional FeaturesElectric power steering pump.

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