OwnerIan Hooper
Owner's Other EVs2000 Mazda RX7
2001 Honda NSR150
LocationPerth, Western Australia Australia map
WebWebPage
Vehicle1990 Mazda MX5 / Miata
Purchased in June 2007. Straight, rust-free white MK1 MX5
with high KMs and original engine on the way out!
MotorNetgain NetGain Series Wound DC
WarP 11
DrivetrainDirect drive, 11" motor coupled straight to drive shaft.
Standard differential with 4.3:1 reduction.
Controller ZEVA
MC600S
Batteries40 Thunder Sky TS-LFP160AHA, 3.20 Volt, Lithium-Ion
System Voltage128 Volts
ChargerZivan NG3
HeaterReverse Cycle Airconditioning
DC/DC ConverterIota DLS-45
InstrumentationZEVA Fuel Gauge Driver Plus
Top Speed70 MPH (112 KPH)
Direct drive, top speed will be limited by motor RPM
AccelerationShould be quick
Range80 Miles (128 Kilometers)
Typical energy usage approx 155wh/km (~250wh/mi)
EV Miles
Start:150,000 Miles (241,350 Kilometers)
Current:150,001 Miles (241,351 Kilometers)
Total:1 Miles (1 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight2,300 Pounds (1,045 Kilograms)
Tires205/40R17 on 17x7 wheels
Conversion CostAbout AU$35K including vehicle
This vehicle has been converted as a demo car for my business Zero Emission Vehicles
Australia, with the modest goal of being the fastest road-legal electric car in the
southern hemisphere! But, it needs a few more upgrades before it gets there.. :)

I hope to use it for some motorsport here in Perth such as tarmac rally and
motorkhanas.

Initially running with a relatively low voltage ThunderSky pack, with BMS from
EVPower.com.au, just to get the car on the road. I envisage upgrading to a significantly
higher power LiFePO4 battery pack in the near future, once a good option appears.


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