| Owner | Michael | ||||
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| Owner's Other EVs | 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle | ||||
| Location | Flensburg, Schleswig-Holstein Germany map | ||||
| Web/Email | WebPage | ||||
| Vehicle | 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle | ||||
| Motor | Netgain WarP 9 Series Wound DC | ||||
| Drivetrain | manual 5 speed transmission, all gears are useable | ||||
| Controller | Evnetics Soliton Junior | ||||
| Batteries | 46 CALB/Skyenergy SE130AH, 3.00 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate | ||||
| System Voltage | 147 Volts | ||||
| Charger | Zivan NG3 158,6V max. charge voltage (3.45V/cell) 15A option to parallel a second NG3 to quick charge | ||||
| Heater | MES-DEA RM4 3kW liquid heater | ||||
| DC/DC Converter | Chennic JCDI41-14412 400W Input: 120-156 VDC Output: 12-13.8 VDC max. 30 A | ||||
| Instrumentation | "Franz-Box" V2.1 private monitoring system SoC on fuel gauge Amperes on rpm-meter | ||||
| Top Speed | 81 MPH (130 KPH) maximum not testet, but 81mph (130 km/h) is more than enough for us | ||||
| Acceleration | very good, no need to increase really | ||||
| Range | 62 Miles (99 Kilometers) 62mi (100km) without heater 48mi (78km) with heater on | ||||
| Watt Hours/Mile | have to be tested with new controller | ||||
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| Seating Capacity | 4 adults | ||||
| Curb Weight | 2,820 Pounds (1,281 Kilograms) | ||||
| Tires | 195/65 R15 91H Continental Eco Contact | ||||
| Additional Features | RebirthAuto motor/clutch/transmission adapter Power Steering: Delphi Pump (Opel Astra G caravan) Break Assistent: Vacuum Pump (Audi A4/A6) Festo underpressure switch | ||||
| This is a rebuilt of our "E-Beetle" WebPage which started with a D&D Motor, Curtis 1221C and 120volts (38 Batteries) updated to Netgain WarP9 Motor, Curtis 1231C and 144volts (45 Batteries) | |||||
1999 Volkswagen New Beetle
“E-Beetle III.”
Last Updated 05-10-2013
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