| Owner | Richard van Wyhe | ||||||
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| Owner's Other EVs | 1978 Porsche 924 1974 Karmann Ghia | ||||||
| Location | Shasta Lake, California US map | ||||||
| Web/Email | WebPage | ||||||
| Vehicle | 1974 Volkswagen Std. Beetle For Sale A one-of-a-kind, completely custom VW by EV4U Custom Conversions©. Freeway capable, clean, reliable conversion. Daily driver. An Award Winning car that is beautiful inside and out and a fantastic paint job. | ||||||
| Motor | Netgain Impulse 9 Series Wound DC 76hp at 500 amps | ||||||
| Drivetrain | Four speed manual transaxle. Lightened flywheel and heavy-duty clutch. | ||||||
| Controller | Curtis 1231C At 500 amps, it out performs the stock gasoline version. | ||||||
| Batteries | 12 Trojan 30XHS, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded 792 lbs. of batteries. When sold, a new pack of US Batteries will be installed. Or if desired, a Lithium pack can be installed at an additional cost. | ||||||
| System Voltage | 144 Volts | ||||||
| Charger | Elcon | ||||||
| Heater | None | ||||||
| DC/DC Converter | Elcon | ||||||
| Instrumentation | Amp Gauge, State-of-Charge, Pack Voltage, Aux System Voltage, PakTrakr | ||||||
| Top Speed | 90 MPH (144 KPH) The car has been to 85 & 90 mph on multiple occasions. | ||||||
| Acceleration | 15 Seconds 0 to 60 MPH (with normal driving) | ||||||
| Range | 40 Miles (64 Kilometers) 30 to 50 miles, depending on terrain and driving habits. | ||||||
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| Seating Capacity | 2 adults | ||||||
| Curb Weight | 2,580 Pounds (1,172 Kilograms) | ||||||
| Tires | Kumho Front: 195/50R-15 Rear: 225/50R-15 | ||||||
| Conversion Time | This vehicle was designed and built to show off conversions from EV4U Custom Conversions©. | ||||||
| Conversion Cost | EV4U Custom Conversions offer their VW Beetle conversion as featured in this car for $19,875.00 which includes batteries and labor. Lithium version $25,875.00 For sale now for $32,000 with Lead Acid pack. Or $38,500 with a Lithium pack | ||||||
| Additional Features | The Beetle features 2-1/2" wider than stock fiberglass fenders, heavy-duty front anti-sway bar, front and rear disc brakes, vented polypropylene battery boxes with see-thru polycarbonate tops. Air shocks in the rear, coil-over shocks in front. Enclosed engine compartment. Custom dash and upholstered rear battery enclosure. A clean and reliable conversion by EV4U Custom Conversions©. Charcoal grey tweed interior, with all new upholstery, carpet, headliner, gasket, seals, etc. Custom paint job is one of the best you will ever see. | ||||||
| This award winning vehicle is for sale, visit our website for more information and photos. Price $29,975 Coming soon - 3 Day Hands-On Conversion Workshops, visit our website for more information. Visit our website for information on products and services provided by EV4U Custom Conversions. www.EV4UNow.com We're also on YouTube and Facebook. Check out our new Blog at: EV4UCustomConversions.Blogspot.com You too can have an award winning conversion, contact EV4U Custom Conversions today. EV4Uinc@yahoo.com B.O.B. (Battery Operated Bug) is a Trademark of EV4U Custom Conversions©. | |||||||
1974 Volkswagen Beetle
“B.O.B. (Battery Operated Bug) ”
Last Updated 02-02-2012
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