| Owner | Kenneth F. LaBrecque | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Boyne City, Michigan US map | ||||||
| Vehicle | 1981 Bradley GTE GTElectric | ||||||
| Motor | Warfield WarP9 Series Wound DC 9" single shaft (28 hp) | ||||||
| Drivetrain | Stock 1970 Volkswagen Beetle 4 speed manual stick shift on the floor. Heavy duty frame to accommodate battery weight. | ||||||
| Controller | Curtis 1231C-8601 | ||||||
| Batteries | 15 Crown CR-165, 8.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded Thermoil De-Mister used to prevent sulfating and corrosion on terminals. Also to extend battery life. | ||||||
| System Voltage | 120 Volts | ||||||
| Charger | Russco Russco SC 18-120 SO (on-board) charger 120VAC | ||||||
| Heater | ConAir hairdryer for the defroster. ConAir hairdryer for rear heat. | ||||||
| DC/DC Converter | Meanwell SD-150D-12 120VDC - 12VDC converter | ||||||
| Instrumentation | Bradley motor voltmeter, Westach motor ammeter, Bradley auxiliary voltmeter, Bradley speedometer, Westach State of Charge meter | ||||||
| Top Speed | 65 MPH (104 KPH) (with new batteries) | ||||||
| Range | 45 Miles (72 Kilometers) on hilly terrain (spring, summer and fall)(with new batteries) | ||||||
| EV Miles |
| ||||||
| Seating Capacity | 2 adults | ||||||
| Curb Weight | 2,420 Pounds (1,100 Kilograms) | ||||||
| Tires | Goodyear P205 75R 14 | ||||||
| Conversion Time | Purchased completed | ||||||
| Conversion Cost | Purchased completed | ||||||
| Additional Features | PYLE AM/FM/CD stereo radio. Lap and shoulder strap seatbelts. THERMOIL Battery De-Mister. < WebPage > Tow bar mounting plate and folding Tow bar (hitch fits 1 7/8" ball) | ||||||
| **VIDEO CLIP** 1981 Bradley GTElectric on the move!!! < WebPage > COST COMPARISON (10,000 miles)(average annual miles) Gasoline vehicle… (25 miles per gallon) ($2.50 per gallon) 10,000 miles / 25 mpg = 400 gallons. 400 gallons x $2.50 per gallon = $1,000.00 Electric vehicle… (New batteries)(.4 kwh per mile)($.10 per kwh) 10,000 miles x .4 kwh per mile = 4000 kwh. 4000 kwh x $.10 per kwh = $400.00 ANNUAL SAVINGS DRIVING ELECTRIC VEHICLE vs GASOLINE VEHICLE... $600.00 To look at all operating costs, you need to also add in battery replacement at about 4 year intervals ($1,000.00 - $3,000.00) for electric vehicle versus 4 years of oil changes, tune ups, mufflers, starters, water pumps, radiators, belts, spark plugs, etc. for internal combustion engine vehicle. Environmentally friendly... Air pollution free and noise pollution free. CURRENT AD LISTING... 100% electric vehicle Reportedly only 50 were built as kits and turnkey forms in the early 80s by Bradley Automotive at Plymouth, Minnesota. 1 of 218 electric vehicles that participated in the largest electric vehicle parade at Bay Harbor, Michigan on June 26, 2009 for the Guinness World Records. < WebPage > 1970 Volkswagen Beetle drivetrain with heavy duty frame to accommodate battery boxes and battery weight. 1981 Bradley GTElectric kit car body over Volkswagen Beetle frame. Originally a 96VDC system. Upgraded to 120VDC system in 2004. *Warfield WarP9 Series Wound DC 9" Motor (single shaft) (28 hp)(new February 2006) *Curtis 1231C-8601 Controller (96VDC-144VDC) *15 Crown CR-165, 8.00 Volt, Lead-Acid Batteries (new in July 2008)(Thermoil De-Mister used to prevent sulfating and corrosion on terminals.) *Russco SC 18-120 SO 120 VAC (on-board) Charger *ConAir hairdryer for the defroster. *ConAir hairdryer for rear heat. *Meanwell SD-150D-12 (120 Volt to 12 Volt) DC-DC Converter *Bradley Motor Voltmeter, Westach Motor Ammeter, Bradley Auxiliary Voltmeter, Bradley Speedometer, Westach State of Charge Meter *Top Speed: 65 MPH (with new batteries)(currently 60 mph) *Range: 45 miles on hilly terrain per full charge (with new batteries) (spring, summer and fall)(currently 20-25 miles in hilly terrain)(range diminishes as batteries get older, colder weather, hilly terrain, rough terrain, wind, rain, etc.) *PYLE AM/FM/CD Stereo Radio *Tow Bar Mounting Plate and folding Tow Bar (hitch fits 1 7/8" ball) Needs some touch up work on the paint job.(as seen in photos) Fun to drive! FOR SALE: $8,000.00 U.S. Official Check (cashier's check), PayPal or U.S. Cash accepted. Full payment must be paid upon vehicle pickup. Interested? Reply to the posting on EV Tradin' Post... < WebPage > | |||||||









