Tom's 1985 Suzuki Jimny

Drive shaft from motor to transfer case.

Owner	Tom
Location	Canterbury, South Island New Zealand ^map
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Vehicle	1985 Suzuki SJ413 Used for around farm and is registered as a farm vehicle so exempt from the normal certification process.
Motor	Mars ME1003 Permanent Magnet DC Forced air cooled with pod filter. Keeps motor clean and dry when driving through mud, and stops gravel dust getting into motor brushes.
Drivetrain	EV Motor now sits where gearbox used to be, and connects via short driveshaft to original 2 speed high low 4wd transfer case.
Controller	Kelly HPM
Batteries	76Ah, 82.00 Volt, Lithium-Ion Two 10 cell packs out of a 2018 Hyundai Ioniq. LG Chem. Rated to 4.15 volts per cell. Setup to only charge to 95 percent (4.1 volts) to prolong life.
System Voltage	82 Volts
Charger	Kelly 900 watt charger. With Bluetooth programable BMS. There’s heaps on eBay under the name ‘Ant BMS’. Good for 300amps draw or about 4C off the pack. Balances all 20 cells to within 0.001 volts of each other really impressed.
Heater	1200 watt 72 volt heater with water pump plumbed into factory heater core. Takes 10 minutes to pre heat up cabin in winter.
DC/DC Converter	Kelly 12.5 volts output.
Top Speed	25 MPH (40 KPH) 40kph in high range. 15kph in low range. Stock SJ 413 diffs are 3.9:1. Changed out with 1990s Vitara diffs at 5.12:1. Used on a hilly farm high speed is not necessary.
Range	20 Miles (32 Kilometers) This is fine for around farm.
Seating Capacity	Seats four. All EV components are in engine bay so no cargo space was used up for conversion.
Curb Weight	2,000 Pounds (909 Kilograms) Same if not slightly lighter than factory since no fuel tank.
Conversion Cost	$5000 NZD.
Additional Features	Built in 2000 watt sine wave inverter 72volt dc to 240ac. For running power tools out in that paddock. Water proof plug on opposite side to charging port.
Currently used on a farm which is completely off grid. Vehicle charges from a mixture of solar and a small hydro generator.

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