1 Year Update! Suzuki Sidekick EV

[@anands6127]

Need to appreciate your honest review.As many people tell the advantages only,you described it's problem also.Really useful for diy projects

[@shawncell1247]

You need to hook up the cooling plates in the battery's strongly recommended

[@racllcclearwater8017]

R.E. the ThunderStruck cooling- Perhaps mount the heatsink so the fins are vertical. Convection/chimney effect... Also with vertical fins, a 'ram-air' dust from the bottom of the windshield may solve the issue.

[@dandahermitseals5582]

What do your batteries weigh?? Thanks Dandahermit

[@scottkahre9206]

About 400 lbs total. The Volt batteries are not the most energy dense, but the price was right. . .

[@rp9674]

Low rolling resistance EV tires?

[@shawncell1247]

put it in the grill with computer fans on heat sink before you have a junk controller . don't cont on the self limiting . i have a 2010 Wheego whip i know been running at 125 volts use there cooling system it will turn on and off as needed

[@beazkneez]

What are the specs of your volt pack? 120v and how many full AH and useable. Thanks. I'll be at 116.8v (32s lifepo4 pack) @ 230ah. I've love to see 70 miles of range.

[@scottkahre9206]

Hi Christopher, Sorry for the long delay. Have you checked out my range discussion video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4WvgYJpiq2nirs I think it will answer your questions about the battery pack specs. Based on your numbers, I calculate a nominal capacity of 27 kWh. Depending on how much of that is useable and how hard you push the pack, I'd guess you would see 50-60 miles of realistic range with a Sidekick (not sure if that's what you're working on). Good luck! Scott

[@llooe8532]

How much was the total cost of ev conversion.

[@scottkahre9206]

I didn’t keep track of the exact cost, but it’s in the neighborhood of $12k all-in.

[@peterbradley4916]

Brilliant!

[@shawncell1247]

there new motor is way more efficient then my ac 35 , at 40 hp ,but with a 5 speed manual its way more fun 35 miles at 73 mph beat that . use the transmission to stay in the torque peek