ElectriCar's "Lead Sled"


Vehicle Name: Lead Sled
Builder: ElectriCar
Started: 2008-07-05
Finished: 2008-12-01
Build Duration: 149 days
Build Hours: 200
% Complete: 100%
Added: 2008-10-27
Last Updated: 2008-12-05
Main Build Thread
Donor Vehicle: 1991 Chevrolet S10
Donor Cost: $500
Conversion Cost: $11,000
Total Cost: $11,500
- Performance and Range -
Max Power: 72 kW
Top Speed: 75 mph
Acceleration: Decent, not a sports car!
Final Weight: 4147 lbs
Range at 30: n/a
Range at 55: n/a
 
- Batteries / Charging -
Battery Type: Flooded Lead Acid
Battery Manufacturer: US
Battery Configuration: Series wired 6V, 232AH US 2200XC. These batteries are rated at 125A discharge for 61 minutes, 100A for 80 min, 80A for 92 min and 75A for 115 min.
Battery Pack Voltage: 144v
Charger: ZIVAN NG5 240V
Charge Time: 4+ hours to date
 
- Drivetrain -
Controller: Curtis 1231C-8601
Motor: Advanced FB1-4001B
 
- Accessories / Other -
DC-DC Converter: IOTA DLS-55
Air Conditioning: YES by summer at least!
Power Steering: Manual Box
Brakes: Vacuum
Tires: 225/60R16 Dunlop Signature (LRR)
Other Notes: It runs! Of course it won't be finished as there's restoration here and there to do, a little instrumentation and LED indicators and such. Goal was to have it running by Thanksgiving so I can take my 78yo mom for her first ride in an EV! I got the control board installed and wired and ran out of wire on Friday after Thanksgiving. Mom didn't get to ride as she left Monday AM. I drove it that evening.
 
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