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OwnerMark Hardy
LocationSan Diego, California US map
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Vehicle1993 Toyota Extra cab pickup
Hardy Electric Vehicle #1
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.
Range60 Miles (96 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:299,500 Miles (481,895 Kilometers)
Total:8,801 Miles (14,160 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 $15,000
Additional Features12 volt vacuum pump, vacuum tank (power brake restoration)
12 volt water pump and transmission cooler used to cool controller.
Considering adding Power Steering.
Base conversion by Don Henderson of Leo and Sons of La Mirada, CA.

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