2000 Toyota Echo, "Electric Echo"

Description:

A/C also driven off DC motor.

Minimal modification made to donor vehicle, no under rear seat cut-out for batteries.
This conversion could easily be reversed with almost no telltale signs. Not that I'd want to!

For more information, visit http://www.electric-echo.com

Status: Completed

Owner:

• Shaun Williams (Upper Mt Gravatt, QLD)

Website

http://www.electric-echo.com

Technical Specifications

• Motor: Netgain WarP 8 Series DC
• Controller: Curtis 1231C
• Batteries: 12x 12V 100Ah Remco AGMs
• Charger: Woods Beta Charge II
• DC-DC Converter: Using original ICE alternator
• Heater: 240VAC hair dryer with diodes removed
• Instrumentation: Stock at the moment

Performance

• Top Speed: 120 km/h
• Range: 24 km
• Efficiency: 370 wh/km (wall to wheel)
• Curb weight: 1190kg

Conversion Details

• Time taken: 1 year
• Cost: $13,862