There are a lot interesting builds I have watched online over the past 6 or 7 years and I am very interested to start a conversion project of a Daihatsu Zebra or a Suzuki Carry Minibus so I can use it to commute back and forth to work. Recharge it at home and work if needed.
Sort of a plan might look like this. I am also keen on anyone in the Jakarta area who might want to work together and build 2 and we can share workload, tools and workspace etc. I'd even be interested in working on someone else's build first to get experience. Yes I definitely need a hobby.
Any suggestions particularly for a build in Indonesia would be welcome.
Plan:
1. Sourcing a decent mechanical project vehicle without or without engine (6,000,000 Rupiah to 15,000,000)
2. Sourcing DC Motors.
3. Sourcing Motor Controllers.
4. Sourcing Batteries for a 18650 Pack Build.
5. Sourcing Charging Unit and Wiring, Plugs etc.
6. More stuff.
7. More stuff.
8. More stuff.
My skill level with auto mechanics and fabrication:
I am would be new to mechanics and fabrication but I do understand have watched about 1000 hours of builds online both ICE and EV. Have used tools and equipment for fabrication in various jobs. Need a lot of support in electrical end of this planned build.
Range hoping to get (how many kilometers/charge):
50-100km
Performance level hoping to get:
Reach at least sustained highway speed of 100 kph although 80kph is acceptable for the driving situation which is within a major urban area and daily short highway commutes of 5-10km.
Budget
50,000,000 - 80,000,000 Indonesian Rupiah
Current Status:
Planning & Sourcing phase. November 2018 - February 2019
Vehicle purchase March 2019.
Vehicle preparation March - June 2019