Check out my build thread I am powering a 5000lbs Land Cruiser with a LEAF motor. Performance is good. Only have done 45mph maximum so far but it had no problems getting to that speed. Can easily accelerate with normal traffic.
I have geared mine down a bit from a standard LEAF however. From about 9:1 total reduction to 11:1.
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I have geared mine down a bit from a standard LEAF however. From about 9:1 total reduction to 11:1.

The Electric Land Cruiser EVJ80 - Nissan LEAF + Resolve-EV
Hello everyone and welcome to my first EV conversion project. I love cars. Driving and modifying them and everything that goes with them. I like racing and autocross, taking relaxing drives on twisty mountain roads, and driving on gnarly 4x4 trails. My conversion is a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser...