| Owner | James Jarrett |
|---|---|
| Location | Charlotte, North Carolina United States map |
| Web/Email | WebPage |
| Vehicle | 1959 Renault Dauphine (Henney Kilowatt) |
| Motor | General Electric Series Wound DC 7.1 HP |
| Drivetrain | Direct connect to transaxle |
| Controller | 7 position contact controller |
| Batteries | 12 US Battery 145, 6.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded and 1 Sears DieHard marine deep cycle |
| System Voltage | 72 Volts |
| Charger | original "dumb" onboard 120 VAC 15 Amp |
| Heater | None yet, 110 VAC ceramic conversion in process |
| Instrumentation | Speedo, Voltmeter, Ammeter |
| Top Speed | 50 MPH (80 KPH) according to specs |
| Acceleration | Go for beer.... |
| Range | 40 Miles (64 Kilometers) city driving |
| Seating Capacity | 4 adults comfortably, 5 in a pinch |
| Curb Weight | 2,300 Pounds (1,045 Kilograms) estimated |
| Tires | stock |
| Conversion Time | Original electric |
| Conversion Cost | have about $6,000 in vehicle total |
1959 Henney Kilowatt
“Lady Penolope”
Last Updated 06-29-2003
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