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OwnerCorolla99ev
LocationBeaverton, Oregon United States map
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Vehicle1999 Toyota Corolla
1999 corolla conversion with AC-50 motor, curtis 1238R controller, 32 calb 180Ah LiFePO4 cells, Orion BMS, elcon 2500 charger, 1500W ceramic heater, gast vacuum pump and original equipment PS, AC and ALT.
MotorHPEVS AC-50 3-Phase AC
Drivetrainoriginal 5 speed transmission and clutch
ControllerCurtis 1238R
650A three phase AC inverter
Batteries32 CALB/Skyenergy CA180, 3.30 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate
System Voltage106 Volts
ChargerElcon 2500
Heater1500W ceramic (PTC polymer)
30A Slow Blow Ceramic Fuse.

defrosts windshield ok but provides minimal cabin heat.
DC/DC Converter
no DC to DC converter.
uses original battery and alternator attached to original serpentine belt driven by AC50 auxiliary shaft using original camshaft pulley. Original AC and PS are also powered this way.
Top Speed75 MPH (120 KPH)
Accelerationbetter than ICE at lower speeds.
less than ICE above 40 or so.
anecdotal no actual data.
Range55 Miles (88 Kilometers)
40 miles at 60mph
15 miles mixed 25-55 with many stops
Watt Hours/Mile368 Wh/Mile
measured with a Kill-A-Watt
EV Miles
Start:106,244 Miles (170,946 Kilometers)
Current:125,676 Miles (202,212 Kilometers)
Total:19,432 Miles (31,266 Kilometers)
 
    As of 5/23/2017
Seating Capacity4 adults
Curb Weight2,700 Pounds (1,227 Kilograms)
2450 lbs original
added 250 pounds to the rear
TiresMichelin X Radial P185/65 R14
Conversion Time1.25 years
Conversion Costless than $17K
Additional Featuresuses original serpentine belt to drive AC,PS and ALT.
Put new michelin XICE tires on at about 119,000 miles. Range dropped about 3 miles due to tire size difference (actual range is the same).

Range is now about 45 miles (max around 50) with some AC or heating. Probably 40 miles on the coldest of days with the heat maxed out.

After 4 years its still out favorite vehicle to drive around town.

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