Owner | Allen and Irene |
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Location | Waco, Texas United States map |
Vehicle | 1993 Honda Civic |
Motor | Advanced DC FB1-4001A Series Wound DC |
Drivetrain | Original 5 speed transmission |
Controller | Curtis 1231-C7701 |
Batteries | 12 Trojan T-1275, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded The batteries weigh 82 lbs each. The battery pack weighs 984 lbs |
System Voltage | 144 Volts |
Charger | Zivan NG3 144-15 |
Heater | None |
DC/DC Converter | Iota DLS-30 |
Instrumentation | 0 to 180 Volt DC meter and 0 to 500 Amp meter. |
Top Speed | Keeps up with highway traffic. |
Acceleration | As good or better than stock. |
Range | Estimated range is around 30 miles usable range. |
Seating Capacity | 4 adults |
Curb Weight | 0 Unkown, but very heavy. The traction battery pack weighs 984 lbs. |
Conversion Time | Three months, most of the time was spent waiting for parts. |
Conversion Cost | $17,000.00, includes the donor car and shipping from Utah where the car was converted to Waco, Texas. |
Additional Features | Added a single point battery watering system for the four batteries in the back of the trunk. Two forty air conditioning, two open windows at 40 mph. |
The car was converted to battery electric in Utah. My employer installed an outlet and meter for me to charge my car at work. I reimburse them for the electricity used. The car averages 5.1 cents per mile to operate. |