Linda's 1993 Kewet El Jet 3

Owner

Linda I

Location

San Diego, California United States ^map

Vehicle

1993 Kewet El Jet 3
Danish made Kewet

Motor

HPEVS AC-50 3-Phase AC
Special version of AC 50 motor to mate with Gaziano gearbox. Order both gearbox and motor at same time to get the right version. Has controller configured for 8500RPM max.

Drivetrain

Updated Graziano 8.5:1 single speed gear box. Direct mating to AC50 motor without need for adapter plate.

Controller

Curtis
650 Amp 3 phase controller.

Batteries

36 CALB/Skyenergy 100Ah + 60Ah, 3.60 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate
36 100Ah located under seat, 36 60Ah under the hood. Front and back have separate fuse. Each cell has its own balancer.

System Voltage

115 Volts

Charger

Elcon PFC2500
Curve 500 36 cell.
MiniBMS for battery management. 72 modules plus one head unit.

Heater

2 Hair dryers for defrosting. 200W ceramic heater on floor to maintain temperature.

Its San Diego, No need for more than 200W

DC/DC Converter

Elcon
Nothing fancy.

Instrumentation

Cycle analyst, Curtis Sightglass

Top Speed

67 MPH (107 KPH)
Faster than original design due to higher voltage battery pack and AC motor. Regenerative braking helps the braking.

Acceleration

Strong acceleration. In fact too strong according to a police officer I met. Luckily no ticket.

Range

90 Miles (144 Kilometers)
Estimated. Lower on the freeway.

Watt Hours/Mile

150 Wh/Mile
Typical driving conditions. Ranges from 130-200 depending on how I drive.

EV Miles

Current:	3,200 Miles (5,148 Kilometers)
	As of 6/10/2012

Seating Capacity

2 adults, 3 in a serious pinch

Curb Weight

1,750 Pounds (795 Kilograms)
Weighed at a moving company. 60 pounds heavier in the rear than the front.

Tires

145/80R13 Very hard to find in the USA. Need new tires

Conversion Time

Originally Electric. Repairs, upgrade to AC motor about 6 months total.

Changing batteries to Lithium 2 months.

Conversion Cost

Restoration cost of about $20000

code by jerry