Michael's 1990 Daihatsu Charade

Owner	Michael Axtens
Location	Geelong, Victoria Australia ^map
Vehicle	1990 Daihatsu Charade 96 Volt DC conversion with Chinese Kit supplied by Eugen, Gympie, QLD
Motor	Zivo Chinese Motor
Controller	Chinese made unbranded controller
Batteries	32, 3.70 Volt, Lithium-Ion
System Voltage	108 Volts
Charger	Unbranded This controller came as a kit from China bundled with the Zivo motor
Heater	Plug in cigarette lighter Aus certified
DC/DC Converter	Unbranded As above unbranded and came with Kit
Top Speed	50 MPH (80 KPH) Only need 4th and 5th gear. Usually only 5th on the flat
Range	61 Miles (98 Kilometers) Much lower in winter. Geelong Temperatures are not extreme.
Watt Hours/Mile	11 Wh/Mile
Seating Capacity	3 adults
Curb Weight	2,300 Pounds (1,045 Kilograms)
Conversion Time	at least 500 man hours
Conversion Cost	initial about 12000 AUD. Total probably around 20000 AUD given that intial lead acid batteries failed. Lithium going well

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