Alexandre's Electric Wasp

Owner	Alexandre Polianski
Owner's Other EVs	1974 Vauxhall Viva Electric Unicycle
Location	Christchurch, Canterbury New Zealand ^map
Web/Email	WebPage
Vehicle	2007 Custom build space frame,1/2inch square tube.
Motor	Permanent Magnet DC 24 volts 250 watt
Drivetrain	Direct chain drive
Controller	Rhino 110 amper New Zealand made mobility scooter speed controller, gives options of regenerative breaking,energy recuperation on slopes,reduce speed option, self off on parking, park brake control, coded flashing light tells about vehicle state, fully programmable.
Batteries	288, 1.20 Volt, Nickel-Metal Hydride 288 cells arranged in 16 battery packs connected in parallel.
System Voltage	24 Volts
Charger	12/24 volt car battery charger.
Instrumentation	30 volt voltmeter
Top Speed	Can go up to 30km/h
Acceleration	steady
Range	Calculated up to 50km, did not tryed yet.
Seating Capacity	1 adult
Curb Weight	0 The weight dropperd down to 17 kg from 34kg (lead batteries), thanks to NI-MH.
Conversion Time	Spent one month
Conversion Cost	Batteries are revised ex police radio batteries bought from recycling place next to nothing: $1 for 18 cells,controller free,wheels $5, brakes $10, steel tube$25, Voltmeter $25, wires,fuses,switches,connectors $30.