OwnerBjörn Bexander
LocationGothenburg, Västergötland and Bohuslän Sweden map
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Vehicle1991 Volkswagen Golf II
VW factory built.
Motor ABB 96VDC Separately Excited DC
Drivetrain5 speed and reverse gearbox with clutch.
Controller ABB 96VDC SepEx
BatteriesHeadway 40152 15Ah, 3.20 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate
Cells configured 36S6P
System Voltage115 Volts
ChargerElcon 2500W HF/PFC LiFePO4 Charger
HeaterDirect air PTC-heaters (2pc, 1500W each) replaced stock diesel powered water heater.
DC/DC Converter ABB
InstrumentationStock + BMS from JH Elektronisk Design.
Top Speed60 MPH (96 KPH)
According to user manual.
Range30 Miles (48 Kilometers)
Target minimum range in cold wether.
Seating Capacity2 adults.
Curb Weight2,500 Pounds (1,136 Kilograms)
Target weight with LiFe batteries.
Tires185/60R14
Working on replacing stock Lead-Acid battery pack with LiFePO4.

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