Peter C. Thompson's 1975 Porsche 914

Owner	Peter C. Thompson
Location	San Diego, California US ^map
Web/Email	WebPage
Vehicle	1975 Porsche 914 Converted 914 using Electro Auto's AC914 kit. Midway through the conversion, discovered that the lead acid batteries were not strong enough for the motor, switched over the lithium. Not running yet.
Motor	Azure Dynamics/Solectria AC24 3-Phase AC 3-phase AC motor from Azure Dyanamics, along with their controller - the DMOC445. The motor has been set to the Wye configuration to handle the higher voltage.
Drivetrain	Standard 914 transmission (completely rebuilt), with strengthened suspension.
Controller	Azure Dynamics/Solectria DMOC445
Batteries	109 Skyenergy SE60AH, 3.20 Volt, Lithium-Polymer
System Voltage	349 Volts
Charger	Manzanita Micro PFC-20
Heater	None.
DC/DC Converter	Azure Dynamics/Solectria DCDC 750-BC12
Instrumentation	Elithium's BMS allows a touchscreen monitoring system - this is a 6" screen to be attached.
Top Speed	Hasn't run yet, but should be able to do freeway speed.
Range	50 Miles (80 Kilometers) This is a guesstimate, using 0.3kw / mile. Range will be determined once running.
Seating Capacity	2 adult
Curb Weight	0 Unknown. Will take it to a scale once everything is loaded.
Tires	Standard tires.
Conversion Time	2 years and counting.
Conversion Cost	Car - $7k. Kit - $14k. Batteries, BMS, Charger - $15k. DC-DC converter - $1.5k.
Major learning experience. For those just starting - get a much newer car. :)

1975 Porsche 914“Sparky 914”