| Owner | Phil and Chris Young | ||
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| Location | Bristol, Illinois United States map | ||
| Web/Email | WebPage | ||
| Vehicle | 2003 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup 55004 gas miles at the beginning of EV conversion. Purchased specifically for the purpose of converting. | ||
| Motor | Netgain WarP9 Series Wound DC with blower/cooling fan | ||
| Drivetrain | 2wd Stock NV1500 5-speed transmission Original flywheel and new clutch 7.625" 4.11 Rear axle Core Shifter with Hurst Stick Royal Purple Syncromax transmission fluid Royal Purple Max-Gear 75-90 differential fluid | ||
| Controller | First Pick Electronics LLC ML-1200 200VDC 1200A Max programmable controller | ||
| Batteries | 52 Winston WB-LYP300AHA, 3.20 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate The LiFeYPO4 pack is managed by a 60 cell Orion 1st Gen BMS which controls charge and discharge. The Orion uses a CAN/OBD2 interface to Android Torque App for real-time display. | ||
| System Voltage | 166 Volts | ||
| Charger | Manzanita Micro PFC-30 240/120VAC Automatic charging Adjustable AC current draw | ||
| Heater | 2x 1500 Watt ceramic elements on pack voltage setup in a Half/Full on configuration. | ||
| DC/DC Converter | Iota DLS-55 | ||
| Instrumentation | Factory cluster replaced with Westach State of Charge meter connected to Orion Analog 0-5V output, 100-200 Volt meter, and 6-16 Volt meter, Vacuum gauge, Tachometer and Speedometer from Speedhut. | ||
| Top Speed | 100 MPH (160 KPH) More than capable of interstate highway speeds. Estimated top speed with max safe motor rpm in 5th gear. | ||
| Acceleration | Better than stock | ||
| Range | 110 Miles (176 Kilometers) Lead-acid best 48.6 mi LiFeYPO4 best 110.4 miles at 84.5% DoD City/Hwy drive it like you stole it 80+ miles <70% DoD | ||
| Watt Hours/Mile | 384 Wh/Mile 384 watts per mile @ 40mph 450 watts per mile @ 60mph | ||
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| Curb Weight | 4,500 Pounds (2,045 Kilograms) 2140lbs Front 2360lbs Rear | ||
| Conversion Time | Many many nights and weekends researching parts, engineering, and building over the course of years. | ||
| Conversion Cost | Priceless | ||
| Additional Features | EKM Metering Kilowatt Hour Meter Electric Hydraulic Power Steering Pump Royal Purple Max-EZ power steering fluid Hall-Effect Accelerator Pedal Vacuum Pump Assisted Braking Towbar recovery system In the event of a utility power outage, the truck can easily be configured to provide backup power. Connect a 12VDC to 120VAC sine wave inverter to the accessory battery and flip a switch to activate the BMS, turning on the DC converter and essentially providing up to 40KWh of stored energy. The BMS can be programmed to shut off at a low set point and the truck can be driven to another location for charging. | ||
| Conversion begins on August 2, 2008 and on August 6, 2011 the truck took its maiden voyage using lead-acid battery power. By the end of 2011 it has over 1000 miles of trouble-free operation. 2015 - After 4 years and 3000 electric miles the truck has been reliable, fun to drive and a great learning experience! The Trojan T125 flooded lead-acid batteries have reached the end of their useful life in the truck. Some of the battery terminals suffer from constant corrosion, causing a battery cable and a few terminal bolts needing to be replaced. September 2016 - The truck is being updated with a new 50KWh LiFeYPO4 pack, MaxForcer ML 1,200Amp 200VDC motor controller and many other upgrades! 7/8/2018 -- Lithium test run... Wow! 8/13/2018 -- Over 600 miles on Lithium and counting! This truck is a blast to drive around town and on the highway. The controller is configured for 120KW to the motor. 10/21/2018 -- 1600+ miles on Lithium and now capable of using J1772 EVSE and Tesla HPWC. March 2019 -- The truck is back on the road now that snow has melted and roads are free of salt. 110 electric miles the first weekend out. Over the winter I replaced a leaky grommet on the vacuum reservoir and leaky fitting on the power steering high pressure line. August 2019 -- 152 electric miles driven in one day including a cruise down and then up Lake Shore Drive. Took advantage of some free charging at Volta stations located at Jewel and Whole Foods. September 2019 -- 103mi trip. Gained 4% at a free Volta station while having lunch. Home with 30% battery. The truck now has over 3000 miles on lithium. 2020 -- Less driving this year than normal. Nearly 4k mi on lithium. June 2023 -- Truck passes 12,000 electric miles October 2024 -- 14,000 electric miles WebPage | |||
2003 Chevrolet S-10
“The Lektor”
(under construction)
Last Updated 10-10-2024
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