OwnerMartin Winlow
Owner's Other EVs2001 Daihatsu HiJet
Sebring SX Kit Car
LocationMuch Hadham, England United Kingdom map
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Vehicle2008 Vectrix VX-1
Maxi-size, high performance, all-electric
scooter. 400cc equivalent.
Motor SBC Brushless DC
20.2 kW (27.1 hp) peak; 7 kW (9.4 hp)
continuous (wiki)
Drivetrain125V 3.7kWh NiMh battery, rear wheel planetary
gear drive from brushless DC motor. Electric
reverse (rotate throttle backwards from stop).
Regenerative braking.
Controller
Built-in
Batteries102 Gold Peak GP30EVH, 1.20 Volt, Nickel-Metal Hydride
System Voltage125 Volts
Charger
Built-in
DC/DC Converter
Built-in
Top Speed68 MPH (109 KPH)
Originally limited by controller to 60mph -
modified since by firmware upgrade.
AccelerationInitially a bit lame but after 5 mph or so it goes
well up to about 40 mph where it drops off
steadily up to top speed. Generally OK for such
a big and heavy lump (234kg) but if it had 2
gears it would be excellent...
Range65 Miles (104 Kilometers)
From the manual (and with a new pack):
25mph : 65m
35 : 54
40 : 48
50 : 36
60 : 20
Watt Hours/Mile130 Wh/Mile
EV Miles
Start:6,297 Miles (10,131 Kilometers)
Current:7,947 Miles (12,786 Kilometers)
Total:1,650 Miles (2,654 Kilometers)
 
    As of 8/3/2012
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight515 Pounds (234 Kilograms)
Conversion TimeN/A
Conversion CostBought off eBay for UK£2k in March2012 with .

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