Motor and TransmissionEngine BayForward CompartmentSmilin' e-BugeyeIn front of EVTV shop
OwnerFred Behning
Owner's Other EVs1952 MG TD Replica
1988 Porsche 924S
LocationAustin, Texas United States map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1960 Austin Austin-Healey Sprite
Classic Little British Sports Car.
MotorNetgain WarP 9 Series Wound DC
Custom adapter from Rebirth Auto (rebirthauto.com)
DrivetrainOriginally 948cc inline 4 with 4-speed manual transmission.
ControllerEvnetics Soliton1
Batteries72, 3.20 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate
100Ah GBS batteries from Elite Power Solutions
(elitepowersolutions.com)
System Voltage230 Volts
Charger Elite Power Solutions
DC/DC ConverterIota DLS-220-30
InstrumentationGPS Speedometer, Electronic Tach, Volt Meter, Fuel Gauge
from Speedhut (speedhut.com). Fuel gauge to be driven by
Zeva2 (evworks.com.au). Tach sensor by RechargeCar
(rechargecar.com).
AccelerationBetter than stock
Range80 Miles (128 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight1,872 Pounds (850 Kilograms)
TiresMichelin
Conversion TimeSixteen months
Additional FeatureseBugeye has been sold! Details of new project here: WebPage
Finished September 2011 in time for the Electric Vehicle Conversion Convention.

Video of e-Bugeye drag race here WebPage

Electric vehicle parade here WebPage

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