Interior viewUnder the rear bed.Charge plug3/4 Rear View
OwnerTerry Richards
Owner's Other EVYamaha RZ350 Motorcycle
LocationPickney, Michigan United States map
Vehicle2009 Zap Zap Zebra PK
MotorZAP Original with vehicle Series Wound DC
DrivetrainOriginal Zap motor, gearbox, and driveline. I added two more batteries to make it faster and give it some range.
ControllerCurtis 1231
Replaces the 72 volt factory Curtis. I bought it used from another EAA member.
Batteries8 Trojan t - 1275, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
I added two more batteries to make the system 96 volts.
System Voltage96 Volts
ChargerQuick Charge
96 volt charger. 120 volt a/c operation.
HeaterStock. Still works with the higher voltage.
DC/DC Converter Factory DC/DC
The factory DC/DC has worked well with with the voltage change.
InstrumentationStock
Top Speed45 MPH (72 KPH)
AccelerationNothing can touch it from 0 to 15 mph.
Range25 Miles (40 Kilometers)
I commute 22 miles to work, and can charge at work to make the trip home, so the vehicle sees 45 a day for five days of the week. I'll squeeze in whatever I can on the weekend.
EV Miles
Start:36 Miles (57 Kilometers)
Current:650 Miles (1,045 Kilometers)
Total:614 Miles (987 Kilometers)
 
    As of 8/19/2012
Seating Capacity2 adults...and you better like the other person that's in the truck with you.
TiresSame tires that came from the factory
Conversion Time3 months
Conversion CostAfter buying the truck, modifying the frame, adding the new charger, adding the used controller, and adding 8 new batteries. probably just under $6000.
Additional FeaturesIt has been a great little commuter vehicle. I can do up to 45mph but travel the surface streets at around 40mph.

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