OwnerD. Bouton Baldridge
Owner's Other EVs2000 Ford Ranger
BD36 Bike Electrified Kit
2001 Honda Insight
2005 Ford Escape Hybrid
LocationWilmington, North Carolina US map
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Vehicle1992 Geo Metro
commercial conversion by Solectria
MotorAzure Dynamics/Solectria 3-Phase AC
28 kW
Drivetraindirect drive, with one speed transmision
ControllerAzure Dynamics/Solectria
3 phase AC
Batteries12 Thunder Sky TS LFP 40 AH , 13.20 Volt, Lithium-Ion
12-12v modules, no BMS at the moment, but looking into some. after 6 mos the cell volt numbers were very close. Added waterbed heater to keep the batteries warmer it does help, but the Lifepo4 really prevers to be at 70 degress or higher.
System Voltage160 Volts
ChargerZivan NG3
just upgraded to a lithium profile
Heaternone
DC/DC ConverterAzure Dynamics/Solectria
350 Watt
InstrumentationVoltmeter, two temperature gauges
Top Speed65 MPH (104 KPH)
Acceleration0 to 60 MPH in maybe a minute
Range30 Miles (48 Kilometers)
currently testing range with smaller capacity batteries, with reduced weight and greater available energy there may not be significant change in original design range, yet to be seen.
Watt Hours/Mile200 Wh/Mile
EV Miles
Start:15,000 Miles (24,135 Kilometers)
Current:29,000 Miles (46,661 Kilometers)
Total:14,000 Miles (22,526 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity4 adults
Curb Weight1,750 Pounds (795 Kilograms)
TiresSumitomo HTR 200 175R 13
Conversion Timea few hours 3-5
Conversion Cost$3000
Additional FeaturesHas solar panel and max power solar tracker (OEM replacements) Just upgraded to 224 watt Sharp, only need to plug in once a month or so, almost off the grid. Have not plugged in over 12 months or 700 miles.

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