brainzel's "New Beetle "Red Runner""


Vehicle Name: New Beetle "Red Runner"
Builder: brainzel
Started: 2009-06-03
Finished: 2010-12-02
Build Duration: 547 days
Build Hours: n/a
% Complete: 100%
Added: 2009-06-20
Last Updated: 2013-04-30
Main Build Thread
Donor Vehicle: 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle
Donor Cost: $4,300
Conversion Cost: $25,000
Total Cost: $29,300




- Performance and Range -
Max Power: 65 kW
Top Speed: 81 mph
Acceleration: 
Final Weight: 2820 lbs
Range at 30: n/a
Range at 55: 62 miles
 
- Batteries / Charging -
Battery Type: LifePO4
Battery Manufacturer: SkyEnergy (CALB)
Battery Configuration: 46 x SkyEnergy SE 130AHA (now CALB)
Battery Pack Voltage: 147v
Charger: Zivan NG3 (two)
Charge Time: 6 hrs (80%) / 3hrs (80%)
 
- Drivetrain -
Controller: Evnetics Soliton Jr.
Motor: NetGain WarP9
 
- Accessories / Other -
DC-DC Converter: Chennic 400W
Air Conditioning: no
Power Steering: yes - Delphi (Opel Astra G Caravan)
Brakes: Audi A6 electric vacuumpump
Tires: 195/65 R15 91H Continental Eco Contact
Other Notes: passed german Technical Inspection Agency (TÜV) 1st december 2010 no BMS --- 2013/04/28: replaced Curtis 1231C, now using a Evnetics Soliton Junior 2013/04/28: updated to 45 cells 2011/07/15: replaced D&D ES-31B motor, now using NetGain WarP9 (much better) 2011/03/20: updated to 45 cells 2011/01/24: replaced Curtis 1221C, now using a Curtis 1231C
 
- Stats -
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