Jon Pels' 1990 Daihatsu Charade

Owner	Jon Pels
Owner's Other EVs	1991 Daihatsu Charade 1990 Suzuki Super Carry Van 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage
Location	Darwin, Northern Territory Australia ^map
Web/Email	WebPage
Vehicle	1990 Daihatsu Charade
Motor	Advanced DC X91-4001 Series Wound DC
Drivetrain	Original 5-speed gearbox without clutch
Controller	Curtis 1200 series
Batteries	10, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded Commander 100 amp-hour marine deep cycle
System Voltage	120 Volts
Charger	Imported-China
Instrumentation	Analogue Volt and Amp panel meters for 120V system. Analogue Volt meter for 12V system.
Top Speed	63 MPH (101 KPH)
Acceleration	Very perky
Range	25 Miles (40 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity	4 seats including driver. Rear seats were maintained in this conversion with the rear battery pack installed under them. Battery box hangs under car and is sealed to the cabin interior yet vented outside.
Tires	High profile radials at maximum recommended pressure
Conversion Time	One month.
A simple set-up that works well. Very reliable.