Chris' 2011 Vectrix VX-1

Owner

Chris Gavin-Egan

Location

Auckland, Auckland New Zealand ^map

Web/Email

WebPage

Vehicle

2011 Vectrix VX-1
"New old stock" Vectrix VX-1 built in 2007 but bought new in 2011

Motor

I believe 21kw peak Parker Hannafin 3-Phase AC

Drivetrain

21kw AC motor

Batteries

145.00 Volt, Nickel-Metal Hydride
Currently NiMh but when problems start - will be converting to LiFePo.

System Voltage

120 Volts

Top Speed

72 MPH (115 KPH)
When the new version of software is
installed it is capable of 71.5mph
(115kmh) presently limited to 100kmh

Range

32 Miles (51 Kilometers)
I now tend to ride it as gently as possible. Found a new hobby in trying to get as many kms as possible on a charge whilst using the miniumum amount of watts used per km !

EV Miles

Start:	1,250 Miles (2,011 Kilometers)
Current:	4,062 Miles (6,535 Kilometers)
Total:	2,812 Miles (4,524 Kilometers)
	As of 4/14/2012

Seating Capacity

2 adults

Curb Weight

400 Pounds (181 Kilograms)

Tires

The most fun I've had on a bike in a long long time. Take a jaded motorcyclist with an interest in technology but who's bored with motorbikes and give them one of these.... worked for me !

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