Owner | Jonathan M Lucas | ||||||||
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Location | Towanda, Kansas United States map | ||||||||
Vehicle | 2000 Ford Ranger EV | ||||||||
Motor | Siemens 3-Phase AC | ||||||||
Drivetrain | 3:1 single speed reduction | ||||||||
Batteries | 88, 317.00 Volt, Lithium-Ion Used battery from 2017 Chevrolet Bolt, protected with Orion BMS | ||||||||
System Voltage | 312 Volts | ||||||||
Heater | Electric Resistance | ||||||||
Instrumentation | Stock, with instantaneous economy indicator and miles remaining gauge. Miles remaining tops out at 60 due to the original battery pack's low nominal capacity of 18-25kWh | ||||||||
Top Speed | 75 MPH (120 KPH) 75mph in "D", 65 MPH in "E" with increased regeneration | ||||||||
Acceleration | 0-60 in 11-12 seconds | ||||||||
Range | 140 Miles (225 Kilometers) Full 100%-0% testing has not been performed. I have travelled 120 miles with 10% left on the battery. | ||||||||
Watt Hours/Mile | 2 Wh/Mile Number given is wall-to-wheel. I believe the stock charger is very inefficient. | ||||||||
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Seating Capacity | 3 adults | ||||||||
Curb Weight | 3 Pounds (1 Kilograms) Official curb weight is 4,700lb with the lead acid batteries. The Lead-acid pack is 1,900lb, but the lithium replacement is 800lb, giving a weight savings of 1,100 | ||||||||
Tires | 4 | ||||||||
Conversion Time | 2 weeks | ||||||||
Conversion Cost | $8,000 for battery, BMS, and new water pump | ||||||||
When I bought this truck, the seller thought the batteries were bad because it would only go 4 miles before shutting down. I discovered the water pump was not functioning, which caused the motor to overheat and throw a "power limit" error. After repairing this, I have had no issues. |