Motor w/integrated gearbox and driveshafABM MotorElf 2 better arrange of componentsELF / Twike Compare
OwnerWolf Sator
Owner's Other EVs2001 Sator Elf-Cab 1
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2013 Sator Elf Pickup
LocationVienna, Wien Austria map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle2002 Sator Elf-Cab-2
Improved version of Elf-Cab-1 . . . New AC-motor with integrated gearbox instead of belt drive to original Aixam gearbox

Compare with 2001 version: WebPage
MotorABM
Drivetrainfront wheel drive - gear ratio 1:10
ControllerCurtis
Batteries8 Sonnenschein 6-180, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Gel
Sonnenschein Traction Battery (Exide brand)
System Voltage48 Volts
Charger
on board 230 V , 2 kW, switch mode type
Heaterelectric with blower, adjustable "Satelite" mount
DC/DC ConverterCurtis
InstrumentationSpeedometer, battery capacity, current drain and regain
Top Speed45 MPH (72 KPH)
Range75 Miles (120 Kilometers)
Watt Hours/Mile280 Wh/Mile
EV Miles
Start:11,650 Miles (18,744 Kilometers)
Current:50,837 Miles (81,796 Kilometers)
Total:39,187 Miles (63,051 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity2
Curb Weight1,150 Pounds (522 Kilograms)
TiresMichelin Proxima 145/60 R13
Conversion Time6 months development in cooperation with ABM and Vurtis
Conversion Costaround $ 3.000 US added to original cost of Elf-Cab-1
Additional FeaturesIf you want to compare the original ELF-1 version, see ev-album 341 WebPage
The ELF is a European L2e (45 kph) or L7e (no speed limit)Electric Vehicle. Speed and acceleration is good enough to keep up well with inner city traffic.

Light vehicle weight and big battery capacity give lively performance and unusual long range. Since in typical everyday use, battery need seldom be drained more than 50%, high battery life can be expected (1000 cycles/6 years). Battery price currently is approximately $ 2.500 US. When reliable Lithium Batteries will be available at a reasonable price, vehicle weight can be reduced by 400 lbs. (180 kg) or range can be extended to 200 miles (300 kilometers)

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