OwnerRich Carroll
LocationPalos Park, Illinois US map
Vehicle1975 Zagato 1000
A 1975 Zagato Zele, made in Italy, and imported into the US during the energy crisis of 1974-75. In the US, they were rebadged as Elcars, and sold through a network headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana
DrivetrainMarelli electric motor
Controller
Three stage contactor with reverse. Provides 24V, 36V, and in high, 48V to the motor.
Batteries8, 6.00 Volt,
The factory configuration was 8 batteries under the floor of the cabin, with the batteries in a slide out tray. There is a Main Battery Disconnect Switch under the floor just inside the passenger door, and once this is removed, and the battery tray unsecured, the tray can slide out to the passenger side of the vehicle.
System Voltage48 Volts
Heatern/a
Instrumentation60 Km/hr speedo Warning lights for:
Low Battery charge
Brake Fluid
Hand Brake indicator
Lights
Directional Signals
High Beam
Top Speed35 MPH (56 KPH)
Accelerationslow
Range30 Miles (48 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity2 large adult sized persons+ several bags of groceries.
Curb Weight1,091 Pounds (495 Kilograms)
Tires145 x 10

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