Engine Compartment18 batteries in the backAll FunFrontAnother view of the hoodcovered for display
OwnerBen Fratto
Owner's Other EV1986 Ford Escort
LocationMerchantville, New Jersey United States map
WebWebPage
Vehicle1984 Chevrolet S-10
long bed
MotorAdvanced DC FB1-4001A Series Wound DC
9" dual shaft, rated 19 kW continuous, 75 kW peak (25/100 HP)
Drivetrainoriginal 4 speed manual transmission
ControllerDC Power Systems 600
DCP 600, 156V max, 600 amps peak
Batteries26 Trojan T-125, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
Currently 8 mounted under the hood and 18 in a fiberglass enclosure in the bed. I plan to install battery boxes under the bed to get back space and improve stability.
System Voltage156 Volts
ChargerZivan NG-3
13 Amp constant output for bulk charge is 90% efficient. Charger is Automatic, Isolated, and fairly quick. Uses 220 VAC.
Built a BadBoy listed described at WebPage which works off of 120 VAC for opportunity charging.
HeaterElectric. Used for defrost and heating cabin.
DC/DC ConverterDC Power Systems 30 Amp
It both charges the 12 Volt accesory battery and has isolated 12 V output to the E-meter
InstrumentationVoltmeter
E-Meter
temperature probe on motor
Top Speed70 MPH (112 KPH)
Acceleration0-30 in 15 seconds
0-40 in 30 seconds
0-60 in 60 seconds
(hmm, need more power).
Good for a 600 amps controller
Range50 Miles (80 Kilometers)
higher range in summer
Watt Hours/Mile350 Wh/Mile
average commute with traffic lights, Southern NJ mild and rare hills, 67 mph max.
EV Miles
Start:284,063 Miles (457,057 Kilometers)
Current:293,333 Miles (471,972 Kilometers)
Total:9,270 Miles (14,915 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity2-3 adults
Curb Weight4,500 Pounds (2,045 Kilograms)
approx 2880 lb weight w/o batteries and 1584 lb for battery to weight ratio = 1/3
TiresI have 4 of them.
Conversion TimePurchased 3rd hand.
A fun and clean car that does its job after 14 years since its conversion. It takes little maintenance, performs reliably, and still has more range than I have tried to get out of it. The EV Grin is often present.

Its been on highways, city traffic, hills, Earth Day displays, and more.

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