1996 Corvette CoupeBatteriesEngine Bay
OwnerWayne Bickley
LocationSan Bernardino, California US map
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Vehicle1996 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Black
Stock curb weight 3260
MotorAdvanced DC FB1-4001A Series Wound DC
9" motor
Drivetrain4L60E Automatic 2400 Stall converter
3.07 rear gears
ControllerCafe Electric Zilla 2K
144v 2000 amp
Batteries12 Optima D34M, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
Deep Cycle Marine 55Ah
System Voltage144 Volts
Charger El Con PFC 1500
144vdc 8 Amp
Heaternone
DC/DC Converter
InstrumentationAmp 0-500 with a switch to monitor controller as well as 12v system.

Voltmeter for traction pack
Top Speed85 MPH (136 KPH)
Estimated
AccelerationNot too bad.
6 mph/sec in 1st
3 mph/sec in 2nd
Range22 Miles (35 Kilometers)
Second Gear

Still programming the transmission for most efficiency
Watt Hours/Mile
EV Miles
Start:149,937 Miles (241,248 Kilometers)
Current:153,227 Miles (246,542 Kilometers)
Total:3,290 Miles (5,293 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight3,260 Pounds (1,481 Kilograms)
I'm trying to keep the car close to the stock weight.
TiresFront 245/40-17
Rear 315/35-17
Conversion TimeAbout 3 months. Working in the evenings. Has been on the road for a year now.
Conversion Costest 11K with the Zilla
This is stage two of the project. I'm looking to go to a higher voltage system (192) now that I have a higher voltage controller and have the system worked out.

The car was originally a Supercharged 396 12 pounds of boost. 740 horsepower 1/4 in low-mid 10 seconds.

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