| Owner | David | ||||||
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| Owner's Other EV | 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle | ||||||
| Location | Richardson, Texas US map | ||||||
| Web/Email | WebPage | ||||||
| Vehicle | 1972 Porsche 914 All Electric 2-door sports coupe with removable top | ||||||
| Motor | Advanced DC FB1-4001A Series Wound DC 9.1" motor 85HP max. | ||||||
| Drivetrain | 5-speed manual with clutched adapter | ||||||
| Controller | Curtis 1231C-8601 500 amp controller 144vdc | ||||||
| Batteries | 15 US Battery 8V-GCHC-XC, 8.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded 183ah battery | ||||||
| System Voltage | 120 Volts | ||||||
| Charger | Russco SC 18-120 120v, 1800 watt | ||||||
| Heater | Road Pro 300 Watt 12V Ceramic w/fan | ||||||
| DC/DC Converter | Kelly HWZ Series 300W 120vdc to 12vdc-25 amp | ||||||
| Instrumentation | EA 500amp meter - analog EA 120volt 'state of charge' - analog | ||||||
| Top Speed | 80 MPH (128 KPH) Recorded. | ||||||
| Acceleration | Good - will post data | ||||||
| Range | 44 Miles (70 Kilometers) This is my best recorded range to date. Car was travelling at 40 mph at the 39 mile range mark, but speed curve dropped drastically in last 5 miles. Max speed at the 44 mile mark was around 20mph. | ||||||
| Watt Hours/Mile | 410 Wh/Mile This is an average watt-hours per mile is based on a recorded 18kwh to recharge a 44 mile trip. | ||||||
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| Seating Capacity | 2 people | ||||||
| Curb Weight | 3,000 Pounds (1,363 Kilograms) Approximate | ||||||
| Tires | Yokohama YK520 - low rolling resistance 195/65/R15 91H | ||||||
| Conversion Time | 5 months | ||||||
| Conversion Cost | $23K+ including donor car and restoration | ||||||
| Additional Features | *The ElectroAutomotive Kit was installed by Dodson Services - Richardson, Tx. *GPS used to monitor speed and trip distance (in glove box as spare trip meter & speedometer) *A/C meter to monitor kw usage and amp draw of charging system. *Carpet, shift boot and A-pillar guage holder from 914 Appearance and Performance. *New Dino steering wheel and Igee seat covers. *Paint and body work by Road Runner Paint and Body- Richardson, Tx. *Upgraded suspension - new shocks, new heavy duty springs, sway bar rear, installed chassis stiffening kit. *144V Expandable. | ||||||
| EV was completed about 10 months ago. Best recorded range of 44 miles on 8-22-09. To increase charging efficiency, I replaced all #12 wiring with #10 copper wiring from house panel to charger on 08-29-09. #10 Romex was already installed on dedicated 20A circuit. However, a #10 extension cord was added, and #10 copper wiring was installed in EV wiring. A current sensing relay was also added with signal lights to indicate "charging" (red) and "charge complete" (green). | |||||||








