Inside view of the home built controllerOpen controller installed in carController in car, cover on.Close up of controllerWiringNew 100Ah LiFePo4 battery pack upgrade
OwnerAmin
LocationVancouver, British Columbia Canada map
Vehicle1990 Chevrolet Sprint (Suzuki Swift clone)
1L 3 Cyl ICE converted to plug in
electric.
MotorAdvanced DC 203-06-4001A, 8 Series Wound DC
72-96 volts
DrivetrainManual 5 speed Transmission, clutchless.
ControllerOpen ReVolt Cougar
144V 500Amp Open ReVolt Cougar Controller I
built from a kit from Paul and Sabrina.
Still
going strong after 10+ years. Previously had
a
Kelly KDH12600B
Batteries24, 3.20 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate
Just upgraded to 24 100Ah LiFePO4 cells.
(Previously had 12 x 8V Golf Cart
Batteries).
System Voltage72 Volts
Charger Generic
Using 3 generic 87.6V 5A LiFePO4 chargers in
parallel to provide 15 Amps.
HeaterCeramic core. (Weak)
DC/DC ConverterKelly
DC/DC 96V TO 13.5V
InstrumentationDigital Ammeter and
Voltmeter./Battery Capacity meter.
Temp gauge adapted to measure motor
temperature, Tach activated by magnetic
reed switch sensor and 2 magnets attached to
a
disc on the motor tail shaft stub.
Top Speed40 MPH (64 KPH)
AccelerationVery good
Range30 Miles (48 Kilometers)
To 80% DOD. Driven on hilly terrain. Range
is
lower in winter.
Watt Hours/Mile7 Wh/Mile
EV Miles
Start:138,322 Miles (222,560 Kilometers)
Current:146,175 Miles (235,195 Kilometers)
Total:7,853 Miles (12,635 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity4 adults
Curb Weight1,620 Pounds (736 Kilograms)
Not actually weighed.
TiresStock 12"
Conversion Time3+ months
Conversion CostOver $8000 CAD
Additional Features12v Vacuum pump for brakes.
Still running well after 14 years! Now even better with a
lighter
LiFePO4 battery pack.

code by jerry