Owner | Dennis L. Merritt |
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Owner's Other EV | Sebring AutoCycle ZZipper |
Location | Sacramento, California United States map |
Web/Email | WebPage |
Vehicle | Volkswagen Beetle |
Motor | Advanced DC Series Wound DC |
Drivetrain | Voltswagen transaxle |
Controller | Curtis |
Batteries | 16 US Battery 2300, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded |
System Voltage | 96 Volts |
Charger | K and W BC-25 |
DC/DC Converter | on board |
Top Speed | 80 MPH (128 KPH) |
Acceleration | dismal |
Range | 40 Miles (64 Kilometers) at 40 mph |
Seating Capacity | 2 adults |
Tires | standard |
Conversion Time | 3 months |
Conversion Cost | $4,000 |
exists. Donated to Sacramento City College as a part of their EV technical program. Got good service and fun from it, but battery box was not stable enough and I felt a bit unsafe, however drove it for several years netting over 10,000 miles. |