Owner | Aldo Grech |
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Location | Ultimo, New South Wales Australia map |
Web/Email | WebPage |
Vehicle | 1974 Citroen DS Pallas EFI 1974 Citroen DS Pallas Electronique converter to an EV over 18 months. Kept gearbox |
Motor | HPEVS AC 31 3-Phase AC |
Drivetrain | 5 speed manual |
Controller | Curtis 1238-6501 |
Batteries | 360 A123 Systems AMP20M1HD-A, 3.20 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate Unique battery assembly utilising the Joey Modular A123 System. amanoauto.com/EV_Parts.html |
System Voltage | 96 Volts |
Charger | TC Charger 2.0KW HF/PFC Charger with CAN option TCCH-H96-18 ~ Max130 V Max18A |
Heater | 2 x 12v hairdryers placed instead of the small radiator in the ventilation system. |
DC/DC Converter | 2 x 12x300w Units. 24v drive the Citroen Hydropneumatic system and 12 v drives the car electrics. |
Top Speed | Target: 120kph |
Range | Target: 120kms |
Seating Capacity | 5 |
Curb Weight | 2,948 Pounds (1,340 Kilograms) 1300kgs |
Conversion Time | lapsed time = 18 months actual project time = around 3 months fulltime |
Conversion Cost | About USD22,000 Donor = $9500 Motor/Controller $2500 Controller harness $200 Metal for Battery housing $400 A123 20ah batteries $7200 (landed) Joey's for batteries $1900 Mounting Plate $1000 Hall Effect Throttle $100 x 2 Controller Chill Plate $200 DC DC Convertor $700 DC Motor to power-up hydraulic Pump $400 + $96 Charger - $800 Ancillaries - $5,000 |