Overview

Owner

Richard van Wyhe

Vehicle

1991 VW Transporter Doka

Build Status

Done

System Voltage

120 V

Range

50-60 miles

Top Speed

70-80 mph

Build Links

Contact owner

About the build

Originally converted to be used as transport for a medical scooter.

Motor

Other

Controller

Curtis 1238

Notes

This vehicle features a motor that is no longer produced. HPEVS AC-75 produces 90 hp and 189 lb.-ft. of torque. Perfect for a heavy lower speed vehicle. This vehicle is doing 3,600 rpm at 65 mph in high gear.

Electrical

Batteries

Other

Battery Management System

None - Bottom balanced cells.

Charger

ElCon 2.5 kW

System Voltage

120 V

Range

50-60 miles

DC/DC

ElCon

Battery Capacity

22.6 kWh

Notes

Conversion features 38 of the CALB CA Series 180 Ah cells. Currently has a 1,600 watt solar setup with a separate 5.25 kWh LiFePO4 battery pack. 4,000 watt continuous pure sine wave inverter. Vehicle can be charged using sunshine.

Mechanical

Drivetrain

RWD

Power to wheels

CEV adapter.

Curb Weight

3,800 lbs.

Notes

The cells are on glides and located in the "treasure chest". Vehicle withstood eight years in the California desert and is still going strong. Complete video series of the build is on our YouTube channel.