Lloyd's 1988 Mazda B1600 Ute

Owner	Lloyd McLeod
Location	Auckland, Auckland New Zealand ^map
Web/Email	WebPage
Vehicle	1988 Mazda B1600 pickup (known as a Ute down-under) Conversion in process
Motor	3-Phase AC 15HP industrial 3phase, 4-pole, 400V AC air-cooled
Drivetrain	15HP motor, direct drive to 4.8:1 diff
Controller	PDL Microdrive MK3 - 31A 25 HP, 3phase, 400V, 31A per phase industrial, software programmable, regeneration VSD capable of 200Hz
Batteries	48 Century Battery Company GDC33, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Gel 33AH of 48 x 12V = 576V
System Voltage	576 Volts
Charger	Meanwell ESC-240-54 12 x Meanwell 54V 216W Desktop Battery Charger
Heater	Undecided
DC/DC Converter	Meanwell SP-320-13.5 320W 2 x 22A
Instrumentation	Planning for Fuel Gauge Driver from EV Works
Top Speed	Will be happy with 80km/h (50MPH)
Acceleration	Expected to be equal or better, original 1600cc ICE could barely pull the skin off a rice pudding
Range	Hoping for 60km (40 miles)
Seating Capacity	2-3 single cab
Curb Weight	0 GVM is 2350 kg (5180 lb) so got plenty of allowance for batteries
Tires	185x14
Conversion Cost	Est NZ$13K (US9,000)
Additional Features	No power steering, Thomas vacuum pump
May '10 Conversion is well under way: ICE, fuel tank, exhaust gone. Motor mount part way fabricated. Batteries delivered.

1988 Mazda B1600 Ute“Muzza the Buzza”