75 vw bug front
OwnerEd Storey
LocationMilwaukie, Oregon US map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1975 Volkswagen Standard Beetle
The bug has sunroof and am/fm stock radio with alloy wheels.
MotorD&D Motor Systems, Inc. es67a Series Wound DC
Made in USA, 6.7 inch diameter, 15 inches long, 3 inch keyed shaft
DrivetrainFour speed manual with clutch
ControllerCurtis 1221C
reliable technology. simple wiring.
BatteriesFullriver 115-12, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
Two packs of five each. One behind rear seat and one up front where tank was.
System Voltage120 Volts
Charger Elcon 2000 watt
Charges on a curve that works it way up to 145 volts and finishes with low current
DC/DC Converter trc sd-150
120 volts in with 13 volts out at 12 amps
InstrumentationWestech volt and amp guages
Top Speed65 MPH (104 KPH)
cruises at 55 with 65 taking some spool up time
AccelerationGood take off power, uses second and third with good acceleration.
Range40 Miles (64 Kilometers)
Miles increase with low speed. Decrease with high speed.
Watt Hours/Milenot sure
EV Miles
Start:75,000 Miles (120,675 Kilometers)
Current:75,200 Miles (120,996 Kilometers)
Total:200 Miles (321 Kilometers)
 
    As of 10/16/2009
Seating CapacitySeats four. Standard bug seating.
Curb Weight2,200 Pounds (999 Kilograms)
Need to weigh the bug
Tires195 65r 15
Conversion TimeJuly 09 to Sept 09
Conversion CostEV parts cost about $7000
Additional FeaturesWe upgraded the brakes with new hoses and an empi disc brake kit. Shocks replaced with empi coilovers. Floor pans replaced. Carpets replaced. Seats recovered. Original am/fm radio repaired.Battery packs include copper bus bars, #2 green welding wire, and lexan covers.
Build pictures and write up at WebPage We would be happy to talk with you about building an ev.

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