[brian_]

That's a really nice early Escort (1982-1984?); I haven't seen those for years, let alone one in that condition.

I'm guessing that it's a lead-acid 56V system. Likely not quick or capable of going very far, but that doesn't matter as long as you enjoy it, and the big thing is that you have it on the road.

 

[EVmattyP]

yeah, more details please! Not familiar with this vehicle. Is this a custom, one-off? I've never known of a factory escort ev. My folks had one about this same time period (mid-80's) but IIRC it was a 2dr hatchback.

 

[brian_]

yeah, more details please! Not familiar with this vehicle. Is this a custom, one-off? I've never known of a factory escort ev.

Chris can fill in the details, but I assume this was a conversion, using seven 8V lead-acid batteries. It's way too early for a Ford factory effort, and we all would have heard of it if it were.

My folks had one about this same time period (mid-80's) but IIRC it was a 2dr hatchback.

This is a 2-door hatchback, too. There were also 4-door hatchbacks, 4-door wagons, and a sporty body variant (also a 2-door hatchback) called the EXP.