Owner | Leo Foster | ||
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Location | Cocoa Beach, Florida United States map | ||
Vehicle | 1994 Chevrolet US Electricar S-10 US Electricar S10 built for Florida Power & Light | ||
Motor | Hughes 50 KW 3-Phase AC | ||
Drivetrain | Hughes Aircraft 50KW AC induction system | ||
Controller | General Motors/Hughes 50KW | ||
Batteries | 28 Universal Batteries UB12500, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM | ||
System Voltage | 336 Volts | ||
Charger | Hughes 3 KW Dolphin Intregral Operates on 115 or 220 VAC | ||
Heater | Not needed much in Florida | ||
DC/DC Converter | Dolphin 50 KW 100A 13.7 VDC | ||
Instrumentation | Emeter | ||
Top Speed | 71 MPH (114 KPH) Limited to 70 MPH | ||
Acceleration | 0 to 50 Mph, 20 Seconds | ||
Range | 30 Miles (48 Kilometers) | ||
Watt Hours/Mile | 250 Wh/Mile | ||
EV Miles |
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Seating Capacity | 2-3 adults | ||
Curb Weight | 4,850 Pounds (2,204 Kilograms) | ||
Tires | BF Goodrich 215 95R 15, tires rub(not very bad), probably should have stuck with 205 95R 15 | ||
Conversion Time | Factory Built | ||
Conversion Cost | Over $50,000 New | ||
Additional Features | Electric Air Conditioning MR2 Electric Power Steering Power Brakes Emeter INTELLITEC BATTERY GUARD J1772 Charge Port Removed Magnecharge port because of excessive ground fault 7/17/11 Added GM factory electric cruise control | ||
Really an awesome ride, it's a great feeling passing gas stations. |