Owner | Roger Imes | ||||
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Location | Spokane, Washington United States map | ||||
Web/Email | WebPage | ||||
Vehicle | 2007 ZENN 2.2 LX Zenn DC motor, GE controller, Originally equipped with 6 x Discover batteries. Recently converted to 25 x 100Ah CALB Lithium batteries. | ||||
Motor | Advanced DC Series Wound DC A five horsepower motor is standard although a 7.5 horsepower will soon be installed. (from ride-4-fun) | ||||
Drivetrain | Single speed transaxle. | ||||
Controller | General Electric Sentry Controller program can be changed to suit personal speed requirements/ needs. | ||||
Batteries | 25 China HiPower CALB 100Ah, 0.00 Volt, Lithium-Polymer | ||||
System Voltage | 72 Volts | ||||
Charger | Delta-Q Technologies QuiQ 912 Charger is original to the Zenn but re- programmed for use with a Lithium battery pack. | ||||
Heater | Ceramic heater standard equipment. | ||||
Top Speed | 35 MPH (56 KPH) The Zenn was intended as an urban vehicle and was designed for legal city speed limits. 500 units were built from 2006 until 2009, when production ended. | ||||
Acceleration | Acceleration is adequate and much faster off the line speed than most ICE vehicles. | ||||
Range | 45 Miles (72 Kilometers) | ||||
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Seating Capacity | Two comfortable seats easy entry-exit, box shaped space in back for light load. Easy hatchback access to space and rear battery pack. | ||||
Curb Weight | 1,200 Pounds (545 Kilograms) Plastic body (ABS) attached to an Aluminum space frame. Front wheel drive, four wheel independent suspension and 4 disk brakes. | ||||
The Zenn is a practical alternative vehicle for short two way trips. Longer commute is possible if given additional charge for return to starting point. |