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OwnerMark Hardy
LocationSan Diego, California US map
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Vehicle1993 Toyota Extra cab pickup
MotorAdvanced DC FB1-4001 Series Wound DC
28 - 100 HP
Drivetrain5-Speed Manual with clutch
ControllerCafe Electric Zilla 1k
water cooled 1,000 amp Zilla controller and hairball Z1K-LV
Batteries24 Trojan T-125, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
10 under the hood, 14 more under the bed.
System Voltage144 Volts
ChargerZivan NG-3
Primary onboard charger is a Zivan NG-3, 220VAC input. Secondary onboard charger is 110VAC input using 3x 48V 6A Yangming chargers.
Heater12 Volt modified RV space heater
DC/DC ConverterZivan NG-1
small ATV battery used to power 12 Volt systems
Instrumentation1000 amp ammeter and a 160 volt voltmeter, low battery voltage warning lamp
Top Speed80 MPH (128 KPH)
power consumption excessive over 80 mph
AccelerationGood acceleration 0-40, comparable to a ICE car. 40-75 takes a bit longer.
Range50 Miles (80 Kilometers)
50 miles at 50 mph with minimal stopping/starting. With heavy stop and go milage drops to about 30 miles.
My typical commute is 30 miles round trip mostly highway at 65 mph.
EV Miles
Start:290,699 Miles (467,734 Kilometers)
Current:300,699 Miles (483,824 Kilometers)
Total:10,000 Miles (16,090 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity3 adults or 2 adults and two children
Curb Weight4,400 Pounds (1,999 Kilograms)
OE weight 2700 pounds
TiresMichelin MXV4+ 185/65 r 15
Conversion Time1 year due to part availability
Conversion CostDonor car cost, electric conversion parts, additional body/interior/frame/wheels/tires/paint repair $15,500
Additional Features12 volt vacuum pump, vacuum tank (power brake restoration)
12 volt water pump and transmission cooler used to cool controller.

This Truck is FOR SALE!
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