OwnerDavid Sharpe
LocationMelbourne, Victoria Australia map
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Vehicle1991 Daihatsu Charade
2 door with hatchback
MotorAdvanced DC FB1-40001A Series Wound DC
9"
DrivetrainRacing clutch, heavier springs, original gear box
ControllerDC Power Systems DCP-1200 Raptor
Set current limit to 300A
Batteries24, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
42 Ah (2 sets of 12 each)
As bought had 3 sets of 33Ahrs AGM. An extra string of 42Ahrs can be fitted for long trips.
System Voltage144 Volts
ChargerZivan NG3
on board
Heaternone-mild climate
DC/DC ConverterTodd PC-40
40 Amp
InstrumentationTraction Volts & Amps ,control battery Volts
Top Speed62 MPH (99 KPH)
Never attempted but will easily do 100 kms/hr
AccelerationNot measured
Range32 Miles (51 Kilometers)
50 kms without stressing battery
EV Miles
Start:3,000 Miles (4,827 Kilometers)
Current:5,000 Miles (8,045 Kilometers)
Total:2,000 Miles (3,218 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity4 adults
Curb Weight2,200 Pounds (999 Kilograms)
approximately
TiresOriginal Michelin MX (not low rolling resistance)
Conversion TimeNot converted by me-bought from CSIRO
Conversion Cost$AU20000
Additional FeaturesI intend to add a charging trailer with Diesel engine for trips beyond the capacity of the batteries.
This car is my usual transport around town. It will out-accelerate most petrol cars. I can do 100 ks return if charging at destination is possible. The batteries weigh 14.5 kgs each.
We are not connected to the grid. Our 4.6kW PV array mostly provides our charging energy (and the house hold) and supplementary energy is generally provided via a 4 cylinder 1800 ccs 1986 Toyota Diesel engine burning natural gas & a small amount of distillate that is direct coupled to an ABB 3kW capacitor excited 3 phase induction motor running at about 850RPM. The old side valve motor we used to use leaked too much oil & was inefficient.

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