For 6 years now I've owned, daily-driven and constantly maintained a 1985 Jeep CJ7. Several years ago I swapped in a 4.0 from a '98 Grand Cherokee but would like to some day convert to electric if I'm able to meet my needs.
I've read around on here and many other websites off and on over the past couple of years, trying to figure out if it would work and what it would cost. With so many various options, opinions and versions, I would just get lost in the mix and give up for a while.
I'm not getting into the specifics and exact parts of an EV right now, just trying to figure out if my dream is possible and/or makes sense both physically and financially.
What I have:
- 4.0 HP: 185hp @ 4600 rpm / 75hp @ 2100 for 60 mph highway cruising
- 4.0 Torque: 230ft-lbs @ 2400 rpm / 224ft-lbs @ 2100 for 60 mph highway cruising. Torque decreases as rpm increase with this engine.
- Curb Weight: 2,800 lbs
- 0-60 in 9 to 10 seconds
- 4x4 part time. Permanent rear, front engaged manually, disconnect at both transfer case and wheel hubs.
- Manual Brakes
- Power Steering
- 33 inch tires that are actually 32 inch. Spin 2100 rpm at 60 mph highway driving.
- Brick aerodynamics however I am an easy driver averaging 19 mpg GPS certified which is very rare with this vehicle.
- Majority of lights, including headlights, are LED.
What I need after conversion:
- Same engine/motor specs. Not looking for increase or decrease. Never have gotten above 3500 rpm = 130hp when accelerating.
- Range capacity: 24 mile commute + 24 mile round-trip job/client visit + 20% contingency (?) = 58-60 miles
- 16 miles of commute + 16 miles of visit distance is highway cruising at around 60 mph. Rest is around 40-45 mph start & stop.
- retain 4x4 capabilities for jobsite visits
- retain manual brakes
- retain power steering
- drive with lights on for safety
- ability to do 70 mph for about 8 miles of rare Interstate traveling.
- retain 9-10 sec for 0-60 mph capability for getting on interstates & highways in rare circumstances. 13-20 sec normally.
- Want to keep all 4 seats for short family trips on weekends.
- Thinking might only have battery space at old gas tank location & misc area around motor under hood.
So is this possible or asking too much? I know enough money will buy me what I want but within common sense, are my wants obtainable?
I'm a big time newb, so please be easy on me! From what I've read I do know that I want an AC system and regenerative braking. I do know that my driving style will be completely different. Just please remember that for right now, I'm trying to look at the forest as a whole instead of the individual trees so I know if I'm wasting my time and should stop dreaming/wondering.
I've tried to look up other Jeep/4x4 conversions to see what they did, what it cost and how they perform but they were all so different from mine. They wouldn't retain 4x4, wouldn't drive over 45mph or only used it for offroading or rock crawling so I thought I'd post.
Thank you!
Neuner
I've read around on here and many other websites off and on over the past couple of years, trying to figure out if it would work and what it would cost. With so many various options, opinions and versions, I would just get lost in the mix and give up for a while.
I'm not getting into the specifics and exact parts of an EV right now, just trying to figure out if my dream is possible and/or makes sense both physically and financially.
What I have:
- 4.0 HP: 185hp @ 4600 rpm / 75hp @ 2100 for 60 mph highway cruising
- 4.0 Torque: 230ft-lbs @ 2400 rpm / 224ft-lbs @ 2100 for 60 mph highway cruising. Torque decreases as rpm increase with this engine.
- Curb Weight: 2,800 lbs
- 0-60 in 9 to 10 seconds
- 4x4 part time. Permanent rear, front engaged manually, disconnect at both transfer case and wheel hubs.
- Manual Brakes
- Power Steering
- 33 inch tires that are actually 32 inch. Spin 2100 rpm at 60 mph highway driving.
- Brick aerodynamics however I am an easy driver averaging 19 mpg GPS certified which is very rare with this vehicle.
- Majority of lights, including headlights, are LED.
What I need after conversion:
- Same engine/motor specs. Not looking for increase or decrease. Never have gotten above 3500 rpm = 130hp when accelerating.
- Range capacity: 24 mile commute + 24 mile round-trip job/client visit + 20% contingency (?) = 58-60 miles
- 16 miles of commute + 16 miles of visit distance is highway cruising at around 60 mph. Rest is around 40-45 mph start & stop.
- retain 4x4 capabilities for jobsite visits
- retain manual brakes
- retain power steering
- drive with lights on for safety
- ability to do 70 mph for about 8 miles of rare Interstate traveling.
- retain 9-10 sec for 0-60 mph capability for getting on interstates & highways in rare circumstances. 13-20 sec normally.
- Want to keep all 4 seats for short family trips on weekends.
- Thinking might only have battery space at old gas tank location & misc area around motor under hood.
So is this possible or asking too much? I know enough money will buy me what I want but within common sense, are my wants obtainable?
I'm a big time newb, so please be easy on me! From what I've read I do know that I want an AC system and regenerative braking. I do know that my driving style will be completely different. Just please remember that for right now, I'm trying to look at the forest as a whole instead of the individual trees so I know if I'm wasting my time and should stop dreaming/wondering.
I've tried to look up other Jeep/4x4 conversions to see what they did, what it cost and how they perform but they were all so different from mine. They wouldn't retain 4x4, wouldn't drive over 45mph or only used it for offroading or rock crawling so I thought I'd post.
Thank you!
Neuner
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