controlsbattery meter
OwnerJerry Bennett
Owner's Other EVsHuffy mountain bike
1993 Ford Ranger
LocationIndianapolis, Indiana US map
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Vehicle1989 Yamaha warrior quad
donor quad without engine
MotorAdvanced DC A89-4001/ Series Wound DC
6.7 inch 5/28 hp DC series wound DC. Now A00-4009 part number.
Drivetrain# 50 stock Chain drive, 3:54 ratio
ControllerLogisystems
700amp @ 48 volts
modified Curtis design
Batteries4 Universal Batteries UB12750, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
12 volt 75AH AGM 53# each. Chosen for mounting, weight, and no spills
System Voltage48 Volts
ChargerMinn Kota mk-440
marine on board 10 Amp times four, total 40amps. 3 stage charger.
universal, will charge other vehicles, less than other chargers for 48 volt
HeaterMotor gives off quite a bit of heat
Instrumentationstate of charge gauge from Lull 48 volt lift.
Top Speed40 MPH (64 KPH)
Acceleration3 seconds to full speed
Range13 Miles (20 Kilometers)
actual to follow, your mileage may vary...
Watt Hours/Mile3850 Wh/Mile
260 A at full speed
Seating Capacity1
Curb Weight450 Pounds (204 Kilograms)
have not weighed the vehicle yet... but figure about 150, batteries 220, motor 50.
Tiresoff road, stock
Conversion Timeabout 80 hours
Conversion Costabout 2300. with vehicle and charger
Additional FeaturesA economy "high/low" switch added, motor and battery life in mind.
This is my third electric, I have learned a lot!. Built for fun and function.
Update 10-07 done! Runs well and is pretty quick, modifications to contactors done to reduce resistance in contacts.
Added lighting and limiting switch to reduce current to motor unless peak power needed, will save motor from overheating and battery life. limits speed to 25 mph.

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