Hi all,
I have a Mercedes208 camper from 1978 and it is a very polluting and expensive machine to drive. It uses gasoline 1/5.6. The van is in very good condition and has almost no rust. So I am making a plan to convert it to electric. I have some experience with mechanics and do small repairs myself on the van. But this is a totally new project for me and would like to know more what is ahead and what the options are. For the really difficult parts I might hire a specialist on electric oldtimers.
So here are my questions :
1) The weight is about 2000kg and currently 85pk. What kind of electric engine is
needed?
2)For driving around 250km, how much battery power/packs are needed and how much space does this take up? Do the batteries need to be placed under/in the bottom?
3) Is this possible with charging times of <30 mins?
4) What kind of adjustments are needed on the van ?
Thank you for your time,
Regards,
Wendy
I have a Mercedes208 camper from 1978 and it is a very polluting and expensive machine to drive. It uses gasoline 1/5.6. The van is in very good condition and has almost no rust. So I am making a plan to convert it to electric. I have some experience with mechanics and do small repairs myself on the van. But this is a totally new project for me and would like to know more what is ahead and what the options are. For the really difficult parts I might hire a specialist on electric oldtimers.
So here are my questions :
1) The weight is about 2000kg and currently 85pk. What kind of electric engine is
needed?
2)For driving around 250km, how much battery power/packs are needed and how much space does this take up? Do the batteries need to be placed under/in the bottom?
3) Is this possible with charging times of <30 mins?
4) What kind of adjustments are needed on the van ?
Thank you for your time,
Regards,
Wendy