OwnerMark Freidberg
Owner's Other EV1980 Jet Industries Electra Van 600
LocationPortland, Oregon US map
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Vehicle1994 Geo Metro
2-door plus hatchback
MotorAdvanced DC 203-06-4001 Series Wound DC
8"
Drivetrain3 speed automatic
ControllerCurtis 1231C-8601
144 volt limit.
Batteries12, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
System Voltage144 Volts
ChargerSoneil 1206CC
Twelve Soneil/ACI chargers are installed onboard. That's one charger per battery. The model 1206cc is rated 120vac input, 12v 3amp output.

After shallow discharges, the Soneils are simply plugged in. Their inputs are all connected to one plug behind the former gas cap door. So its just a matter of plugging in one extension cord to the common household 110/120 volt outlet in order to turn them all on.

After deeper discharges or for faster opportunity charging, an onboard Russco SC 120-24 charges the batteries to about 90%. The Russco also plugs into the common household 110/120 volt outlet.

After the Russco charge finishes, the Soneils can top off each battery individually.
HeaterRussco electric hydronic.
DC/DC ConverterVicor
It operates when the ignition is on.
InstrumentationDigital discharge Ammeter, charge indicator.
Top Speed65 MPH (104 KPH)
65 mph is about the maximum speed I have driven it, but it could go faster.
AccelerationNo data yet.
Watt Hours/Mile410 Wh/Mile
Measured at the wall. The terrain driven on is often hilly.
EV Miles
Start:1,489 Miles (2,395 Kilometers)
Current:5,407 Miles (8,699 Kilometers)
Total:3,918 Miles (6,304 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity2 adults
TiresNew Sumitomo HTR 200 low rolling resistance tires. The tire size is 175/70R13.
Additional FeaturesThe Curtis controller is mounted on a finned heatsink with a fan below. There are two battery boxes: the larger one is behind the front seats, and behind it is a smaller secondary box.

Paktrakr battery monitor installed in 2007.
This EV was originally converted by BAT International in the 1990's.

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