OwnerAllan Poulsen
LocationOttawa, Ontario Canada map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1996 Ford Ranger
extra-cab
MotorNetgain WarP 9 Series Wound DC
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DrivetrainClutch & 5 speed standard transmission
ControllerDC Power Systems DCP Raptor 1200
Batteries24 Exide GC-135 (new) & GC-5 (old), 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
225Ah, Golf Cart batteries. 1600 lbs. GC-135 also need
terminal post extenders for regular automotive style posts.
System Voltage144 Volts
ChargerBycan 120/132/144
Bycan (bulk charging), 240VAC / 120VAC input, 144V DC
nominal output. Powerstat variable transformer to reduce
current draw on 15A/20A 120VAC circuits. 3 Soneil
4808SRF for finish/trickle.
Heater2x1500W Ceramic for cab, 1x500W oil filled radiator for
batteries. Soneil 4808SRF chargers are also in the battery
box. Fans in battery box to even out the heat distribution.
DC/DC ConverterGo Power GPC-45
45A 12V output.
InstrumentationBattery Amps and Volts, Motor Amps and Volts, PakTrakr,
and custom LEDs whose intensity varies with individual
battery voltage.
Top Speed63 MPH (101 KPH)
Haven't tried faster. Mostly driven on 40-80 km/h (25-
50mph) roads to maximize range.
AccelerationAbout the same as a full city bus.
Range31 Miles (49 Kilometers)
has done 70 km (about 44 miles). I replace the weakest
batteries when 30km (about 20 miles) becomes dicy.
Watt Hours/Mile320 Wh/Mile
12kW @ 60km/h
= 12kW / 60km/h
= 12000Wh / 60km
= 200Wh/km * 1.6km/mile = 320Wh/mile
(measured at the battery output)
EV Miles
Start:50,000 Miles (80,450 Kilometers)
Current:82,000 Miles (131,938 Kilometers)
Total:32,000 Miles (51,488 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity5 adults (uncomfortable), or 2 adults and 2 kids
Curb Weight4,401 Pounds (2,000 Kilograms)
estimated
Tires50 psi rated Michelin light truck tires.
Conversion TimeAbout 200 hours of labour.
Conversion CostCDN$12k parts and $8k labour
Additional FeaturesWinterized battery box (2" foam insulation on all sides),
500W oil filled radiator heater (thermostat controlled)
and 3 Soneil 4808SRF chargers in the box, keeps
batteries in good temperature range in winter ( >20C,
even when -35C outside!). Box top comes off, and use
fans for cooling in summer. Added 3 Soneil 4808SRF
chargers and put the Bycan on a 0 to 12 hour
springwound timer to avoid overcharging. Soneils keep
batteries nicely topped up. Battery Life Saver
de-sulphator. Green electricity sourced from Bull Frog
Power WebPage . License plate "SPARKYEV".
Power steering, power brakes. 2 Extra leafs in rear
suspension. Safety - 250 Amp breaker, dual contactors,
momentum switch, Anderson battery disconnect. Charger
connector behind fuel door.
I am the second owner, bought November 2002.
Converted in April of 2001 by original owner Michael Anderson,
and Rick Lane of REV Consultants WebPage

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