The ever popular classic just went electric!
Completed in 2017, this Beetle has undergone a full mechanical (and electrical) restoration by the current owner to turn this into a very unsuspecting car park drawcard.
 
Starting with a standard 1200 beetle, the engine was taken out and replaced with a HPEVS AC-50 electric motor with regenerative braking mated to the original 4 speed gearbox (yes it’s an manual electric vehicle!). Next the brakes were upgraded to comply with regulations with a SkinnedKnuckles narrowed front beam fitted for a better stance. Replacing the fuel tank and behind the rear seats sits 37 CALB 180ah – Lithium Iron Phosphate – batteries (safest battery type for electric vehicles currently on the market). New seats covers were installed to finish off the look. All alterations & specifications towards bottom of listing.
 
Body work and paint were left as is as when purchased – a more patinated condition – giving this Beetle a unique look and feel compared to other fully restored electric Beetles on the market. Maximum driving range of 140km. 
 
This is a great opportunity to get into an electric classic car scene without the headaches of the conversion process!
 
Sold with balance of registration and RWC (if sold in QLD).
 
General conversion details:
Origins of EV conversion: EV West California
Motor: HPEVS AC-50 Motor including regenerative braking
Controller/inverter: Curtis 1238. Note: Curtis controller diagnostic and configuration tool included (plugs in using adapter cable to the back of the Curtis controller display located in the passenger console area. Should be used only by suitably competent persons)
Adaptation: Custom aluminium billet housing for AC motor onto original gearbox bell housing
Charger: 15A 240VAC Elcon charger using standard 15A GPO plug. 3kW charge rate
DC/DC converter: Elcon 120V/12V DC converter
Batteries: 37 CALB 180Ah LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate) Prysmian cells resulting in a total traction pack voltage of 120Vdc nominal. 25 batteries behind back seat, 12 in original fuel tank location. Both held in battery boxes 
Battery Monitoring system: Xantrex link pro 
Date of conversion: Completed 2017
Conversion mantra: Fully reversible if desired. 
Folder: A dossier with all conversion details including schematic and installed hardware is included with the vehicle
 
Mechanical:
4 inch front lowering narrowed beam from SkinnedKnuckles as front axle modification and front disc brake conversion completed as part ov EV conversion. Refer Mod plate.
Original gearbox bell housing is used. Clutch still in place to allow in motion ratio change as desired. The clutch is not used except for in-motion gear changes. 
Mod plate includes condition that vehicle is no longer required to carry a spare tyre. 
 
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