Hi all,
New member here, also new to the EV world. I have a '78 Mini Clubman that I am contemplating an EV conversion. It seems as though the classic mini isn't ideal because of the original integral engine/gearbox and lack of room to fit a different gearbox. Which has led me to believe that a direct drive single speed reduction AC motor may be the way to go.
My initial thought are:
- electricmotorsports.com (or similar) AC-34 AC Motor Drive kit in either 72 or 96V giving 37 or 55hp (max).
- reduction drive in ~6 or 7:1, rated motor rpm of 7500, giving a top speed of approx 60-74mph if using the stock 10" wheels.
- reduction drive mated directly to only one wheel via one CV joint, or possibly both wheels via a dual output 90* gearbox.
I am a decent fabricator/mechanic with basic electrical knowledge, but like I said, totally new to EV's, so please let me know if there are any fundamental flaws with this plan. It will be a city commuter only, so 80km range would suffice, and I don't need a race car. Stock-ish performance would be ok. The battery sizing seems straightforward I just want to know if the AC direct drive is doable.
I did read a thread about a guy using an AC motor in a classic mini, but he went through a pile of trouble to still use a gearbox from a different car and it seems like it would've been easier to go direct drive.
Thanks for any advice.
Jeff
New member here, also new to the EV world. I have a '78 Mini Clubman that I am contemplating an EV conversion. It seems as though the classic mini isn't ideal because of the original integral engine/gearbox and lack of room to fit a different gearbox. Which has led me to believe that a direct drive single speed reduction AC motor may be the way to go.
My initial thought are:
- electricmotorsports.com (or similar) AC-34 AC Motor Drive kit in either 72 or 96V giving 37 or 55hp (max).
- reduction drive in ~6 or 7:1, rated motor rpm of 7500, giving a top speed of approx 60-74mph if using the stock 10" wheels.
- reduction drive mated directly to only one wheel via one CV joint, or possibly both wheels via a dual output 90* gearbox.
I am a decent fabricator/mechanic with basic electrical knowledge, but like I said, totally new to EV's, so please let me know if there are any fundamental flaws with this plan. It will be a city commuter only, so 80km range would suffice, and I don't need a race car. Stock-ish performance would be ok. The battery sizing seems straightforward I just want to know if the AC direct drive is doable.
I did read a thread about a guy using an AC motor in a classic mini, but he went through a pile of trouble to still use a gearbox from a different car and it seems like it would've been easier to go direct drive.
Thanks for any advice.
Jeff