Front ViewFront view with doors open and headlightRear ViewUnder the hoodUnder the trunkRUSSCO 120VDC ChargerWarfield WarP9 Motor (28 hp)Instrument gauges and switches4th of July Parade in Boyne City, MI
OwnerKenneth F. LaBrecque
LocationBoyne City, Michigan US map
Vehicle1981 Bradley GTE
GTElectric
MotorWarfield WarP9 Series Wound DC
9" single shaft (28 hp)
DrivetrainStock 1970 Volkswagen Beetle 4 speed manual stick shift on the floor.
Heavy duty frame to accommodate battery weight.
ControllerCurtis 1231C-8601
Batteries15 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 Voltage120 Volts
ChargerRussco Russco SC 18-120 SO
(on-board) charger 120VAC
HeaterConAir hairdryer for the defroster.
ConAir hairdryer for rear heat.
DC/DC ConverterMeanwell SD-150D-12
120VDC - 12VDC converter
InstrumentationBradley motor voltmeter, Westach motor ammeter, Bradley auxiliary voltmeter, Bradley speedometer, Westach State of Charge meter
Top Speed65 MPH (104 KPH)
(with new batteries)
Range45 Miles (72 Kilometers)
on hilly terrain (spring, summer and fall)(with new batteries)
EV Miles
Start:1,100 Miles (1,769 Kilometers)
Current:19,102 Miles (30,735 Kilometers)
Total:18,002 Miles (28,965 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight2,420 Pounds (1,100 Kilograms)
TiresGoodyear P205 75R 14
Conversion TimePurchased completed
Conversion CostPurchased completed
Additional FeaturesPYLE 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 >

code by jerry