OwnerSeppo Lindborg
LocationVantaa, Southern Finland Finland map
Vehicle1996 Renault Clio Electrique Lithium
The car is a 'semi-conversion'. The base car is factory-built electric with NiCd batteries. The battery pack was converted to lithium.
Motor Separately Excited DC
ABB GN 21 M4A, 21 kW
DrivetrainFront wheel drive, single speed gear box, gear ratio 8,02
Controller
ABB BA 20
Batteries34 Thunder Sky TS-LCP200AHA, 3.60 Volt, Lithium-Ion
with FEVT BMS
System Voltage122 Volts
ChargerFEVT PAC3200
HeaterMES-DEA RM4 electric water heater
DC/DC Converter
14V/55A
InstrumentationFEVT battery management system, touch screen
Top Speed100 km/h (62 mph)
AccelerationOK, close to the ICE model, above 70-80 km/h starts to get sluggish
RangeNot actively tested; 147 km (91 miles) reached so far.
Watt Hours/Mile148-170 Wh/km (238-274 Wh/mile) at long-range road driving, appr. 80 km/h
EV Miles
Current:10,000 Miles (16,090 Kilometers)
 
    As of 2/1/2008
Seating Capacity5 adults (in practice 4)

Curb Weight2,455 Pounds (1,115 Kilograms)
Tires165x70 R13 C
Conversion TimeCalendar time: In excess of two years
My time: a couple of weeks
FEVT time: A lot
Conversion CostSomewhere between 10000 and 20000 €
Additional Features

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