OwnerRoss
LocationVictoria, British Columbia Canada map
Vehicle1998 Pontiac Firefly
MotorAdvanced DC 8 Separately Excited DC
8" Sepex out of a small forklift.
ControllerCurtis 1231C
500A peak, 225A continuous @ 144v.
Batteries48 HiPower 60ah, 3.20 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate
System Voltage150 Volts
ChargerDelta-Q Technologies 912-7200
2 x 1000w, 72v chargers.
InstrumentationAmmeter for motor, Link-10 for battery SOC.
Top Speed55 MPH (88 KPH)
Limit untested. Have had her cruising happily at
55mph.
AccelerationBetter than stock.
Range35 Miles (56 Kilometers)
50 km range to 80% DOD.
Watt Hours/Mile240 Wh/Mile
EV Miles
Start:347,110 Miles (558,499 Kilometers)
Current:347,218 Miles (558,673 Kilometers)
Total:108 Miles (173 Kilometers)
 
    As of 9/10/2017
Seating Capacity4 adults
Curb Weight2,060 Pounds (936 Kilograms)
Weighed at commercial scale. Batteries and motor
weigh a bit more than stock ICE components.
Tires185/65R14
Conversion Time~18 months, on weekends, with many life
interruptions along the way.
Conversion Cost~5k US, mostly for batteries.
Work in progress.

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