Rear ShotRear BatteriesCustomized Instrument panel
OwnerTed Porter
LocationPlymouth, Maine US map
Vehicle1994 Chevrolet S10
Regular cab short bed.
MotorAdvanced DC FB1-4001A Series Wound DC
Drivetrain5 Speed manual transmission.
ControllerCurtis 1231C-8601
500 amp
Batteries20 Exide GC-145, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
System Voltage120 Volts
ChargerElcon PFC 3000
Custom charge curve, programmable, temperature probe to
protect from overheating batteries during charge (nice
feature!), plugs into either 120vac or 240vac.
Heater4,000 watt electric water heater with 12v pump connected to original heater core. This heater system is by Classic Electrics of Boulder, CO. Very effective heater but when the heating
elements are on they draw about 15% of your traction battery power. I love it though - great idea!
DC/DC ConverterAstrodyne
InstrumentationVoltmeter, ammeter, state of charge indicator added to original instrument panel in place of everything but the
speedometer and 12v battery charge indicator.
Top Speed65 MPH (104 KPH)
Have had it up to 80 MPH (in third gear) on slight down-slope,
and down to 50 on long up-slope.
AccelerationNot great but adequate.
Range60 Miles (96 Kilometers)
Summer "practical range" is 60 miles, including some highway
miles and some hills. Maximum is probably 80-100 miles but
you would be crawling at the end of the trip. Winter range is
more like 25 miles when using the 4,000 watt heater and
studded snow tires.
Watt Hours/Mile425 Wh/Mile
EV Miles
Start:129,476 Miles (208,326 Kilometers)
Current:143,521 Miles (230,925 Kilometers)
Total:14,045 Miles (22,598 Kilometers)
 
    As of 9/5/2010
Seating Capacity3 adults
Curb Weight5,400 Pounds (2,454 Kilograms)
TiresNothing special, but in winter I use Goodyear Wintermark studded snow tires in the rear.
Conversion TimeAbout 200 hours
Conversion CostAbout $10,000 including the batteries and charger.

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