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OwnerSummer Schneider
LocationPortland, Oregon United States map
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Vehicle1960 Fiat 600
Early Fiat 600 with suicide doors.
MotorNetgain Hyper9 HV 3-Phase AC
DrivetrainRear mounted Hyper9-HV mated to a 4spd VW
transaxle with custom axles using update 128 CV
joints at the wheels.
I have no clutch but can shift pretty easily
with some patience.
ControllerNetGain Controls Hyper-Drive X1
It comes with the motor
Batteries6 Tesla Model S modules, 22.80 Volt, Lithium-Ion
33kWh pack
System Voltage137 Volts
Charger Thunderstruck TMS2500
It takes a long time to charge.
I built the charge port into the third
headlight, which glows with the charge status.
Heater1000W hair dryer element run on traction pack
voltage
DC/DC Converter Some generic DC-DC converter
I also used a 48V dc/dc converter to run my HVAC
system from rigidvaconline.
InstrumentationStock gauge pod
- speedo run with a speedhut mechanical
converter
- fuel gauge coverted with arduino and servo
motor for battery SOC
Top Speed100 MPH (160 KPH)
I have driven it 75mph and its scary enough.
AccelerationTBD 0-60. Easily does burn-outs in 1st gear.
Speed per gear:
2nd ~60mph top speed, 35mph optimal
3rd ~95mph top speed, 55mph optimal
4th ~140mph top speed, 80mph optimal
I drive in 2nd around town, and 3rd on the
highway.
Range120 Miles (193 Kilometers)
Charging to 4.1V (~90%)
Watt Hours/Mile~3.7miles/kW with mixed driving. 50/50 hwy and
city driving.
EV Miles
Current:700 Miles (1,126 Kilometers)
 
    As of 7/4/2025
Seating Capacity4
Curb Weight1,680 Pounds (763 Kilograms)
new weight distribution is 43/57 (F/R).
I added 350lbs.
Tires145/80r13 Firestone F560 with a white wall kit.
Conversion Time1.5yrs, including body work
Conversion Cost~30k
14k in EV components
5k in car upgrades (brakes, steering, etc)
3.5k in driveline upgrades
8k in body work including paint
Additional Features- updated to wilwood dual master cylinder, swing arm style. Front is
0.75in cylinder, rear is 0.875in cylinder.
- updated to Fiat x1/9 front disc brakes, rears are still drums
- updated to Fiat 128 rack and pinion steering
- updated to double wishbone suspension in the front with coilovers
- added roll bar and shoulder seatbelts
- rear fire wall was removed and now we can haul skis with the rear
seat folded down
- removable steering wheel (for security)
- custom center console with audio, HVAC and direction controls
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its a cute rocket:
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