Rex Nowland's 1971 Volkswagen Beetle

Owner	Rex Nowland
Location	Nelson, Marlborough New Zealand ^map
Vehicle	1971 Volkswagen Beetle
Motor	Advanced DC L91-4003 6.7 Series Wound DC
Drivetrain	Original 4 speed transaxle, rear wheel drive.
Controller	Curtis 1221C
Batteries	10 Hella IDC31DC, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded 125 A/Hrs
System Voltage	120 Volts
Charger	Zivan NG3
Heater	Demister only, twin hair dryers.
DC/DC Converter	Automotive alternator running off the end shaft of the motor.
Instrumentation	Paktrakr 600EV
Top Speed	70 MPH (112 KPH) Hopefully. Yet to try it.
Acceleration	Neck breaking (if you have a weak neck)
Range	25 Miles (40 Kilometers) (40k's at 50% DOD)
Seating Capacity	4 adults, not too large.
Curb Weight	1,978 Pounds (899 Kilograms) As original. Yet to be weighed when finished.
Tires	15" X 165 radials, standard wheels.
Conversion Time	4 months so far part time.
Conversion Cost	$10,000 USD and climbing. A lot of that is freight and American exchange rate.

1971 Volkswagen Beetle“ Voltswagen”