OwnerTrevor Richards
LocationKuttabul, Queensland Australia map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle2000 Toyota Hilux
MotorAdvanced DC FB1-4001 (9 inch) Series Wound DC
DrivetrainAs standard
ControllerCurtis 1231C
Batteries45 Thunder Sky 200ah, 0.00 Volt, Lithium-Ion
System Voltage144 Volts
ChargerZivan NG3
Heaterwater
DC/DC Converter
No DC-DC converter. Using 90ah Thundersky cells.
InstrumentationSimpson volt and amp guages for both main 144v pack and 12v pack.
Curtis 900R fuel gauges for both battery packs.
Thundersky supplied BMS (Battery Monitoring System)
Top Speed120km/hr
Acceleration0-60km/hr in 10 seconds
0-80km/hr in 18 seconds
0-100km/hr in 29 seconds
Can take off it 2nd gear, keep up with regular traffic and do 100km/hr in 2nd gear.
Range100km mostly at 100km/hr
140km at 80km/hr
guestimate of 160km or so at 60km/hr
Watt Hours/MileAmp draw at 60km/hr between 50-100amps, at 80km/hr between 120-150amps, at 100km/hr between 180-250amps.
EV Miles
Start:211,368 Miles (340,091 Kilometers)
Current:238,416 Miles (383,611 Kilometers)
Total:27,048 Miles (43,520 Kilometers)
 
    As of 6/6/2010
Seating Capacity3 adults
Curb Weight0
1500kg
Tiresfats and low profile
Conversion TimeDetails of the whole conversion process and timing can be seen on my website - WebPage
Conversion CostThe way it is at the moment would be something like AUD$35,000
Additional FeaturesFibreglass Tray. Business used to be called Foundry & Fibreglass. Website can still be viewed online - WebPage
Happy to help anyone convert their own vehicle.

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