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Custom Electric vehicle conversions


Experience has taught us that a vehicle must be very speciel to deserve the effort required to convert to electric. Let us help you convert that special vehicle to clean electric power. Only very recently have the lithium batteries and high quality electric motor systems become available. These advancements in technology have made it possible to build a high quality, high performance and reliable electric vehicle.

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Below are some of our recent projects:


1958 Electric Chevy  Apache:

A true electric Hot Rod!  "Retro Electro"  

Specs: 100Hp, 490 foot pounds of torque. Azure Dynamics AC90 drive system,direct drive,  96x LiFePo4 160AH batteries, Custom BMS controlling 3000W PFC charger.  NEW, high voltage Cycle Analyst, All of the electrical systems were wired and tested at our shop in Vancouver . Want an electric hot rod? Fill out our conversion request form to get started.

Retro Electro Links: Steamwhistle Brewing, Press & video,

  

2002 GMC Sonoma:

The Sonoma is now complete and driving very well. Road testing will be documented and a complete gallery will be available soon. The S-10 pick-up, one of if not THE most common vehicle specific conversion.

This truck started life as a simple 4cyl medium sized pick-up from a GMC factory.  It has a manual gearbox, manual windows, and it's ideal for a conversion due to many factors: It can support the added weight, there's plenty of room to fit the components, and much support for these trucks.  This lucky truck was selected due to it's low mileage and clean condition.  It's barely been used.

The conversion: With the engine removed, as well as all the supporting equipment, there's a ton of room under these trucks.  96 X 100Ah Thundersky LiFePO4 cells, for a 318V traction pack, giving a total of nearly 26kWh. 

The drivetrain is an AC-55 from Azure Dynamics, paired with Azure's matching water cooled controller.  Specs are impressive, with peak torque at 280 N-m.

 

1985 VW Vanagon:

Our first "E-DUB" This electric  Vanagon has been completed and delivered to the owner. 

This particular VW van is a Vanagon, circa 1985.  It has been stripped of it's 4cyl gas engine, and has recieved a host of EV components.  The motor is a Warp 9" from NetGain, Curtis 550A DC controller (put in after two  failed ligisystems one resulting in fire!) powered by 12 X 12V flooded lead acid batteries, 144V nominal.  Twin chargers made by DeltaQ, Cycle Analyst E-meter, 1000W inverter, custom ignition. 

Range is not a priority for this Van as it only has short distances to cover with plenty of charge time available.  This van has made many a trip up and down the steep hills of North Vancouver and has proven to be reliable. Lithium will soon transform this vehicle and give it much more power and range.

 

30' 100% Electric Catalina MK1

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