Avcon Charge HeadThe Charge PortBottom Battery Box
OwnerJohn Grigg
(former owner, EV has been sold)
LocationSacramento, California United States map
Vehicle1985 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer
MotorKostov Series Wound DC
11"
Drivetrainstock, 4 wheel drive system removed - Still have the parts...
ControllerCafe Electric Zilla 1K -HV
Batteries24 Exide Orbital Blue Tops, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
All batteries are in insulated boxes with temperature controlled vent fans that turn on at 65 degrees.
System Voltage288 Volts
ChargerManzanita Micro PFC30
with MK2b regulators on each battery
DC/DC Converter IOTA DLS-220-55
55amp DC-DC for all of the accessories. Has 3 configured modes, 1.sleep mode when vehicle is off which it can prop up a dead SLA battery at 11v. 2.charge mode @ 13v when the vehicle is charging main pack. 3. online mode @ 14.4v when vehicle is running.
InstrumentationAmp Meter
Link 10 with pre-scaler
AccelerationMuch better than when it had the original ICE.
Range20 Miles (32 Kilometers)
it can traval about 15 miles now with batteries having 300 cycles and about 80% capacity left. I never went past 75% DOD.
Watt Hours/Mile450 Wh/Mile
This is a mix of Stop and go Traffic..
Seating Capacity5 adults
TiresKumho Ecsta STX - not very aerodynamic but cool looking...
Conversion Time2 Years
Conversion Cost$16K
Additional FeaturesAvcon inlet
MR2 Power Sterring System - Pump and ECU - See:
WebPage

MES Vacuum Pump - very quite
MP3 CD Player
AirRide Suspension
This vehicles drives very good with excellent acceleration but the range did not live up to what I needed. I'm planning selling this truck to help with my Fiat 124 Spider conversion.

What this vehicle needs:
1. Better aerodynamics.
2. Water proofing the charger or moving it to the inside of the cab.

code by jerry