Owner	Philippe
Owner's Other EVs	Italvel DAY 1999 Peugeot Electric scooter 2000 Peugeot 106 2000 Renault Express 2002 Scooler 1998 Kwiz
Location	Besancon, Doubs France map
Web/Email	WebPage
Vehicle	2001 Citroen Saxo (OEM electric)
Motor	Leroy Somer Separately Excited DC 11-20 kW / 12.7m.daN, 72 kg
Drivetrain	reduction gearbox 1/7.2
Controller	SAGEM 120 Volt 200 Amp (IGBT) 400A/600V based
Batteries	20 Saft STM 5-100MRE, 6.00 Volt, Nickel-Cadmium, Flooded
System Voltage	120 Volts
Charger	on board 240 VAC 2.8 kW
Heater	Webasto gasoline fueled
DC/DC Converter	built in controller
Instrumentation	usual
Top Speed	62 MPH (99 KPH) limited (at motor max 7000 RPM )
Acceleration	Same as ICE model, not a racer...
Range	50 Miles (80 Kilometers) city driving
Seating Capacity	4 adults
Curb Weight	2,310 Pounds (1,050 Kilograms)
Tires	165/70R13 Michelin energy Xgreen
Conversion Time	Just sign the cheque and wait for delivery
Conversion Cost	Car was 15000 euros new, add 7000 euros for batteries.

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