Mat Gafke's 1974 Porsche 914

Owner	Mat Gafke
Location	Scotts Valley, California US ^map
Vehicle	1974 Porsche 914 Coming of age project for myself and two kids, with lots of help from Zap in Watsonville
Motor	Advanced DC FB1-4001 Series Wound DC
Drivetrain	Original 914 transmission
Controller	Curtis 1231C-8601
Batteries	12 Optima Yellow Top, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
System Voltage	144 Volts
Charger	OP-144-8 Quick Charge Charger, Programmable 8 Amps 144 volts DC 115Vac input.
Heater	None
Top Speed	70 MPH (112 KPH)
Range	25 Miles (40 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity	2 adults
Curb Weight	2,800 Pounds (1,272 Kilograms)
Conversion Time	Over one year, we spent over 500 hours.
Conversion Cost	18K with

1974 Porsche 914“Bildungsroman”