Removal of ICE
OwnerTony Hwang
LocationSouth Pasadena, California United States map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle2006 Toyota Scion Xa
Small, but functional, 4 seater.
MotorAzure Dynamics/Solectria AC55 3-Phase AC
Changed from MES-DEA system to Solectria AC55 system.
DrivetrainManual
ControllerAzure Dynamics/Solectria DMOC445
To go with AC55.
Batteries2000 other LiFePo4 18650, 3.20 Volt, Lithium-Ion
Going to be a 320V, 28Ah pack initially. Eventually a 320V, 75Ah pack.
System Voltage320 Volts
Charger 2 amp charger
Will be charging each parallel set of batteries individually with a 2 amp charger.
DC/DC Converter None
Will have a separate 12V battery that is charged along with the traction pack.
Top Speed85 MPH (136 KPH)
this is just a target top speed for now.
AccelerationHopefully 0-60 in 8 to 10 seconds
Range65 Miles (104 Kilometers)
Will be more in city driving. The main issue is cost, batteries are expensive!
Watt Hours/Mile250 Wh/Mile
Just an estimate for now.
EV Miles
Start:9,000 Miles (14,481 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity4
Curb Weight2,600 Pounds (1,181 Kilograms)
This is just a target weight for now.
TiresOEM with Konig Helium wheels
Conversion TimeToo much, due to this project being a "figure out as you go" project. Lots of time waiting for parts to arrive in the mail.
Conversion Cost$20k+ so far and counting! :(

code by jerry