Battrery BoxMotor CompartmentCharge cordRear ViewMotor AreaDash area in front of passenger
OwnerMark Weisheimer
LocationColumbus, Ohio US map
WebWebPage
Vehicle1975 Honda Civic Wagon
Converted by Bill Williams in 1981
MotorPrestolite MTC-4001 Series Wound DC
Ratings: 20 HP @ 4900 RPM. 96VDC / 200A / 5000RPM
Weight 105 pounds.
Operated at 108v.
Drivetrain4 speed with clutch
ControllerCurtis 1221b
For the moment, I may replace it later.
Batteries18 US Battery US-125, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
18(ea) 6 volt 225 AH batteries are located behind the front seats.
System Voltage108 Volts
ChargerK and W BC-20
The K&W BC-20 operates from 120VAC providing up to 20 amps DC. I charge at 8 amps DC.
K & W Engineering BC-20. Weight 9.9 lbs. 108V / 0-20A.
Constant Current, fully adjustable. 98% efficient. On board.
HeaterHomemade using a squirrel cage fan and hair dryer elements. DC Electric plug-in. Connected at the beginning of winter season.
Four heat positions (400, 700, 1100, and 1400 watt).
DC/DC ConverterSevcon 622-11014
Input: 84-126VDC. Output: 13.5VDC/25A.
InstrumentationDigital Motor and Controller Temperature. Analog Motor Voltage and Current, Battery Voltage and Current, Auxiliary Battery Voltage. Vacuum Power Brake assist (inches).
Top Speed70 MPH (112 KPH)
Top Speed 70 MPH
Cruise Speed 50 MPH
Acceleration0 to 30 MPH in 9.5 seconds
Range100 Miles (160 Kilometers)
Range (in town) 65 miles (to 80 percent discharge).
This car has been driven 100 miles in an endurance rally. Albeit at 35 mph!
Watt Hours/Mile419 Wh/Mile
see Bill Williams charts for performance at
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EV Miles
Start:65,643 Miles (105,619 Kilometers)
Current:200,126 Miles (322,002 Kilometers)
Total:134,483 Miles (216,383 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight2,990 Pounds (1,359 Kilograms)
TiresMankook Radial H713 P165/80R13 inflated to 38psi.
Conversion Time8 Months. Dec. '80 through Aug. '81
Conversion Cost(US) $3,891.00 in 1981
This conversion was done in 1981 by Bill Williams in California. Bill kept meticulous records of the conversion and operation and I have those records. The motor/transmission adapter by John Wasylina is a piece of art. Despite the age, the car is in fine condition with no rust at all.

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