OwnerMichael Malmberg
Owner's Other EVElectric Recumbent
LocationSacramento, California US map
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Vehicle1992 Honda Civic DX
hatchback
MotorAdvanced DC 203-006-4001 Series Wound DC
Drivetrainoriginal trans axle/clutch
ControllerCafe Electric Zilla 1k LV
water-cooled (aquarium pump)
Batteries17 US Battery HV, 8.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
System Voltage136 Volts
ChargerZivan NG-3
with new charge curves from Electric Conversions.
Heatersolid state heater core from KTA services replaced original core. Works great at 136 volts, worked poorly at 96 volts
DC/DC ConverterZivan NG-1 DC to DC
150v 50amp output with 18 AH gel cell back-up
InstrumentationLink 10/E-meter, analog battery amps, motor overheat light
Top Speed75 MPH (120 KPH)
maybe a little more
Accelerationdecent to 45, 45 - 60 a little slow with Zilla limiting low
battery voltage.
Range30 Miles (48 Kilometers)
My average trip is less than 10 miles, I have taken it 32
miles. I could probably squeeze more out of it.
Watt Hours/Mile260 Wh/Mile
EV Miles
Start:25,000 Miles (40,225 Kilometers)
Current:43,700 Miles (70,313 Kilometers)
Total:18,700 Miles (30,088 Kilometers)
 
    As of 7/29/2007
Seating Capacity2 adults, 2 kids
Curb Weight3,100 Pounds (1,409 Kilograms)
TiresGoodyear Integrity
Conversion TimeBought converted, but have upgraded controller, batteries, DC-DC, charging port, instrumentation location, battery
box covers, folding rear seat over battery box, etc.
Conversion Cost$6500-7500 including purchase of car
Additional FeaturesPut in Avcon charging port, placed E-meter and ammeter into dash; modified folding jump/rear seat for easy access to mid battery compartment. Envirotech Yuba City originally built battery boxes, and Ground Control did suspension components.
Daily driver. This is my primary car. I go to Chevron only to wash windows or for air. The only thing I like driving more is my electric/human hybrid recumbent bike.

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