OwnerTom Kneipper
Owner's Other EV2014 Zero DS
LocationLake Geneva, Wisconsin United States map
Vehicle1982 Dodge Rampage
Black and had an earlier life in California, so it does not suffer as much from the midwest rust problem.
MotorNetgain WarpP 9 Series Wound DC
DrivetrainFour speed with the clutch still in it.
ControllerCafe Electric Z1K 1000 amp
Batteries12 Optima D34, 12.00 Volt,
Yellow top
System Voltage144 Volts
ChargerZivan NG3
DC/DC ConverterIota DLS-55
Top Speed65 MPH (104 KPH)
I have not tried to go any faster, but I know there was more if I wanted it.
Range20 Miles (32 Kilometers)
I usualy just drive 10 miles a day to work and home, but when I also drive to Elkhorn it goes to 20 miles. With quite a steep hill before my house I don't like to push it that far.
EV Miles
Start:73,258 Miles (117,872 Kilometers)
Current:74,258 Miles (119,481 Kilometers)
Total:1,000 Miles (1,609 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity2 adults
TiresUniroyal Touring Trak P195/60R14
Conversion TimeWorking on it on and off it took me about three years. I realy got into it when gas prices started to go up in the spring of 2011.
Conversion Cost$8,754
Additional FeaturesAfter having problems with a 5k pot type throttle I switched to a HEPA pedal. What a difference that made.

Also a Warp drive cooling kit.

And a tach drive on the other end of the motor.

code by jerry