Batteries in the trunkmotor and batteries under the hood
OwnerJames Boncek
LocationFairfield, Connecticut US map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1993 Toyota Tercel
This 1993 2 door tercel treated me very
well for a number of years. Originally my
winter car, I put around 50,000 miles on
the ICE, from 170,000-220,000. Although
still running strong, the time has come...
MotorNetgain Impulse 9 Series Wound DC
Drivetrain1.5L 4spd manual
ControllerCurtis 1231C
144V DC Controller, 500A
Batteries12 Deka GC12V, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
Apparently this battery isn't listed anywhere! But i've taken the chance on it. Deka is a reputable and quality manufacturer, and this is in their deep cycle Golf Car class. Here are the specs:

GC12V
Minutes Discharge
@
20Ah 75A 56A 25A Weight
155 77 110 292 90 lbs

Length Width Height
13-1/8" 7-1/16" 11-3/8"
System Voltage144 Volts
ChargerRussco SC18
HeaterCeramic
DC/DC ConverterIota DLS-110-55
109-190VDC in to 12VDC out 55a
InstrumentationVolts and amps
Top SpeedNot yet completed...but soon! Took her for a test drive and hit 30/35mph
AccelerationNot yet completed. feels pretty good so far.
RangeNot yet completed...
Watt Hours/MileNot yet completed
EV Miles
Start:220,000 Miles (353,980 Kilometers)
Current:220,000 Miles (353,980 Kilometers)
Total:0 Miles (0 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity5
TiresOriginal
Conversion Timetrying to keep track
Conversion Costestimating $10,000...getting closer to 11,000
Project started around 4/22/09 with cleaning the garage.
The car is now stripped and some parts have been ordered!

UPDATE 7/12/09:
I should have all major components in my hands this week,
and the real installation will begin very soon. Still need
to get my batteries, cables and connections.

Thank You to MXenergy for their generous support!

8/16/09
The projects coming along, quite well.

10/14
I took her for a test drive, and all went well. Inspection next week!

Visit my website for all the updates:
jamesboncek.com/ev

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