[Azul4]

This will be my first major car project, but I have some experience with robotics and the like. Anything more than 30 miles of range will be enough, and although highway speed is not a priority as of now, it probably will be in the future, so I would not like to rule it out with the motor and controller I purchase now.
My current plan is an AC-34 motor, keeping the original transmission, and eventually using 6 to 12 of Tesla's 3kWh, 57V 18650 battery pack (room & cost permitting). However, I am not the experienced one here, so I would love some feedback and suggestions .
I would like to know more about the options for bms and chargers with these batteries, specifically being able to charge with a 120V outlet(s), and eventually maybe a 240V charging station. I was considering using a small solar panel for the 12V system only, but I am not sure if a normal car battery would last in several days of poor weather, or if it would actually cost less than a DC-DC converter.
My hope is to finish before the end of the summer, and I can't wait to hear from you all, and I especially can't wait to get started!

 

[67BGTEV]

AC 34 coupled with stock tranny would hit 80mph easily.
With 6 of Tesla 3kwh modules, you should get 50 miles range per charge at 50mph.

Which charger are you considering? Make sure the pack voltage range is inline with controller range.

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[brian_]

Since the original post was made four years ago and not followed up, I think it's reasonable to assume that this project never started.

Also, as of a few months ago those battery modules are likely no longer available, as discussed in Places to find the 57V 3kWh Tesla Batteries. They were long narrow things - it would have been interesting to see how they might have fit in a Spitfire... presumably longitudinally over the front suspension, steering, and motor.

 

[67BGTEV]

Since the original post was made four years ago and not followed up, I think it's reasonable to assume that this project never started.

Also, as of a few months ago those battery modules are likely no longer available, as discussed in Places to find the 57V 3kWh Tesla Batteries. They were long narrow things - it would have been interesting to see how they might have fit in a Spitfire... presumably longitudinally over the front suspension, steering, and motor.

Oh, didn't notice the posting date. Not sure why this came up as one of the top posts in the section

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