2009 Mini Cooper Clubman
OwnerJack Rickard
Owner's Other EVBeck 1957 Porsche Speedster Replica
LocationCape Girardeau, Missouri US map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle2009 BMW Mini Cooper Clubman
MotorMES DEA 200-250 3-Phase AC
177 ft lbs at 300 amps. 30kw continuous rated. Water
cooled.
DrivetrainGetrag 6-speed manual transmission with Quaif auto torque
biasing differential and lightweight aluminum flywheel.
ControllerMES DEA TIMS600
400 amp at 360 volts
Batteries100 Skyenergy Blue Sky 100Ah, 3.60 Volt, Lithium-Ion
LiFePo4. 36 kWh total pack energy
System Voltage360 Volts
ChargerBrusa NLG513
Two ganged Brusa NLG513 chargers for 25 amps total at
360 volts. Should charge in 4.5 hours.
HeaterMES-DEA 4 kW hot water heater and pump assembly
DC/DC ConverterVicor Home made assembly
4 Vicor 300/12 vdc 300watt converter modules for 1200
watt, 100 amp output at 12.8 vdc.
InstrumentationEVision
Top Speed100 MPH (160 KPH)
I think. Not tested yet.
AccelerationUnknown. Looking for 7.5 second 0-60 mph
Range120 Miles (193 Kilometers)
Looks like 115-120 miles with no air conditioning or heat on
at 250 wHr per mile.
Watt Hours/Mile250 Wh/Mile
EV Miles
Current:0 Miles (0 Kilometers)
 
    As of 8/2/2009
Seating Capacity2 - Lost the back seat to batteries but keeping cargo area.
Curb Weight3,200 Pounds (1,454 Kilograms)
Vehicle weighed 2900 lbs to start and 2190 after removing
engine, transmission, front end, exhaust and fuel.
Transmission and front end go back on with motor,
components and about 750 lbs of batteries.
Tires205x40 17 inch
Conversion TimeJust started
Conversion CostCar was purchased new for $32,000. Expect components to
run between $30-35k.
Additional FeaturesWater cooled controller and motor. Sierra electric air conditioning compressor.
Lightweight aluminum flywheel and Quaif automatic torque bias differential. Brembo
12.6 inch Gran Turisimo front disk brakes.
Conversion not complete at this point. Exhaust and Fuel systems removed. Drive shafts removed. Engine and transmission removed. Transmission and motor sent to VAC
Motorsports in Philadelphia for new differential and flywheel and mating.

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