Raub's 1987 Suzuki Samurai

Owner	Raub
Owner's Other EV	Tricycle
Location	Jerseyville, Illinois United States ^map
Vehicle	1987 Suzuki Samurai
Motor	General Electric Series Wound DC GE 8", 115 lbs.
Drivetrain	5 speed, 2 speed transfer case, 4x4.
Controller	General Electric 72v 700/800 amp GE 72v 700 amp (800 amp intermittent)
Batteries	12 Everstart 27dc, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded So far it looks like the 12 new Everstarts 27dc (12v 115 amp)are giving me at least 70% of the watts from the charger back at (50% DOD). Not bad for lead acid.
System Voltage	72 Volts
Charger	72v 25A PWM 110V 72V 25A PWM 110V
Heater	1000W ceramic
DC/DC Converter	12V battery
Instrumentation	Victron BMV battery monitor, RPM and motor amps.
Top Speed	60 MPH (96 KPH) At 60 mph the motor is around it's 15 min duty amps.
Acceleration	0 to 30 mph, second gear in around 6 seconds, 0 to 50 mph in around 20 seconds. full charge, controller limit set at 600 amps.
Range	30 Miles (48 Kilometers) 30+ At 35 mph, town driving.
Watt Hours/Mile	205 Wh/Mile 360 Whr/Mile at 60 mph. This is a rough estimate, I did not account for voltage sag. Flat road, no wind.
Seating Capacity	2 adults
Curb Weight	2,500 Pounds (1,136 Kilograms) About 2500 Lbs
Tires	29"

1987 Suzuki Samurai“Samurai EV”