| Owner | Thad Thigpen |
|---|---|
| Location | Dallas, Texas United States map |
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| Vehicle | 1998 BMW 540i e39 540i 6 speed sports package now running ~300V @ 1000amps. |
| Motor | Warfield Warp11 Brushless DC |
| Drivetrain | 6 Speed |
| Controller | Evnetics Soliton1 |
| Batteries | 92 GBS GBS-LFMP100AH, 3.20 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate |
| System Voltage | 300 Volts |
| Charger | EMW SmartCharge-12000 Pre-Built |
| Heater | MES RM3 HV 4kW |
| DC/DC Converter | TDK HWS-1500 |
| Instrumentation | Stock cluster driven by an Arduino + Nexus 7 running Torque app head unit replacement. |
| Top Speed | 80 MPH (128 KPH) Not tested yet |
| Range | 100 Miles (160 Kilometers) Not tested yet |
| Seating Capacity | 4 adults |
| Tires | Currently Stock |
| Conversion Time | 18 months. |
| Conversion Cost | 24K+ |
| Additional Features | Masterflux sierra AC compressor and controller. Elithion BMS Toyota Power Steering Pump VBS Vacuum assist. |
| Still work in progress.... Videos and Webpage to come when more data collected and limits tested. | |
1998 BMW 540i
“EV540 Blackenstein”
(under construction)
Last Updated 11-18-2013
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