Transparent side panels
OwnerRobert
LocationOslo, Oslo Norway map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1985 Honda VF1000F
Complete rebuild of an Honda VF into an EV. Goals with the rebuild were a full-electric vehicle with a range and speed of 100+ km(h). The bike runs about 125 km/h max and has a range of about 100 km.
MotorPerm Motor PMG 132 Permanent Magnet DC
Drivetrainsingle gear, chain-driven.
ControllerAlltrax 7243
Programmable
Batteries10 SAFT 36/15Ah, 36.00 Volt, Nickel-Metal Hydride
Batteries carry their own BMS, so that part was taken care off. Furthermore a scepsis towards Li safety made me decide for NiMH. Anyone bad experiences with Li batteries in their EV? Please let me know (see email on page)
System Voltage72 Volts
Charger Custom chargers
four pieces adjustable, computerised chargers.
InstrumentationCycle-analyst and VroomPC 7" touch screen
Top Speed80 MPH (128 KPH)
Accelerationmoderate, above car-traffic average. wao good enough ;-)
Range70 Miles (112 Kilometers)
With decent driving, we manage 70+ miles range. Naturally this is much less when "burning rubber" (or is it: "burning batteries"?)
Watt Hours/Mile144 Wh/Mile
Approx usage 90 W/km.
EV Miles
Current:1,550 Miles (2,493 Kilometers)
 
    As of 2/15/2010
Seating Capacity2 persons
Curb Weight0
200 kg
Tiresstock
Conversion TimeA total building time of a year, mostly due to all formalities around it (selecting the right parts, importing them from the rest of the world to Norway, etc.)
Conversion CostToo much....
Additional FeaturesCurrently working on new design. We'll be back with more soon.

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