Owner | Electro Vehicles Europe (EVE) |
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Location | Bergamo, Lombardy Italy map |
Web/Email | WebPage |
Vehicle | 2003 Smart fortwo Smart Fortwo (W450) is converted to an electric car by removing internal combustion engine and all related parts, replacing them with top-of-the-line electric vehicle technology and AGM deep-cycle batteries (Li-po batteries upgrade). Cars will be produced in series by creating a modular installation kit which allows quick replacement of the ICE technology. |
Motor | EVE M1-AC 3-Phase AC Nominal voltage: 84VDC nominal current: 240A peak current: 460A (limited by controller) nominal power: 15kW@6000rpm (limited by controller) Max. mechanical speed: 12000rpm. peak torque: 120Nm from 0 to 1500rpm aluminum construction air cooled (liquid cooling optional) Protection class: IP 67 SKF Bearings and encoder |
Drivetrain | 15Kw asyncronous AC motor connected to original transmission, 3rd gear fixed |
Controller | EVE PowerpAC15 The powerpAC case includes the motor drive (inverter), the contactor, fuses, battery charger, DC/DC converter and more. everything is connected to the vehicle via multipole aircraft style connector, for an easy and quick installation. |
Batteries | 7 Zenith ZL12-85, 0.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM |
System Voltage | 84 Volts |
Charger | Zivan NG1 220VAC 8.5A |
Top Speed | 94 MPH (151 KPH) speed electronically limited by controller (200Khz) |
Acceleration | 0/50KmH in 6,4 seconds. |
Range | 25 Miles (40 Kilometers) 25 miles range with lead AGM, increased to over 80 miles with Li-Po |
Conversion Time | total prototype 3 months. conversion with parts 1-2 days |
Conversion Cost | conversion cost including used car $ 8000 for AGM lead version. Add from $3000 to $7000 for Li-po pack depending on KwH capacity |
Additional Features | watch for update and news on the eCars-Now! global community. many other vehicles are under conversion and plans will be open source shared to everybody! |
wonderful commuting 2 seats vehicle for short distances and metropolitan driving and..parking! WATCH THE TESTDRIVE VIDEO: WebPage |