ICON EV "Wild Thing" Zelectric walk-around VW THING

Finally a geeky detailed-filled walk-around video of ICON's first EV project. We finished our work on this build spring of 2017. ICON/Jonathan Ward's original video can be found here: • ICON EV VW Derelict "W...
Specs:
38 kWh Lithium LiFePO4 battery pack (576 Enerdel lithium cells)
80-100 mile range
Battery life: 160,000+ miles 15+ years
6061-Aluminium Battery Boxes
AMR racing 3-phase 400v oil-cooled electric motor 150KW 210HP
Rinehart 150kw water-cooled controller
184 foot-pounds of instant torque
Estimated top speed 120
Charging Components
Orion dual-BMS (battery management system
5000W on-board charging system
Built-in J1772 charge port for Level 1 & 2 home or public charging
DC/DC converter (charges stock 12-volt system - lights radio etc.)
Drivetrain Improvements:
Drive-by-wire throttle system
Heavy Duty Clutch & Lightened Flywheel
Clutch regen sensor (for smoother shifting)
Custom geared Pro-Street IRS LSD transaxle with 437 R&P
Hurst short-throw shifter
Regen assist in-line braking sensor
Radial tires
Bilstein gas shocks
HD front sway bar
Rear adjustable spring plates
Wilwood Front Disc Brakes
Period correct stuff
Vintage hardtop roof
Optional convertible soft top roof
Original factory Sunshine Yellow paint
Original bumpers, turn signal lenses, steering wheel and trim
High-volume electric heating system
LED head, brake, and running lights
Wooden Duck boards
Sliding glass curtains (windows)
Powder coated wheels
Custom ICON seats and front seat rails
Custom ICON wiring harness with blade-style fuses
Custom ICON interior package
Custom ICON bluetooth enabled sound system

[@jillianvanliew]

Great job, EVERYONE!! Love the speedometer & extra power/torque that engine has.

[@anmoldalal16]

The German all terrain mud swimmer is now an expensive deathtrap. Wild Thing !

[@TheXanUser]

DEFINITELY a top ten in EV conversions!

[@erikroy]

beautiful proyect, good performance

[@wildrose3390]

entered the contest, can’t wait to pick it up 😁

[@fritzfalkson2035]

this is one of the coolest things (pun intended) I've ever seen!

[@utahone]

Fantastic!

[@mikecook4025]

Beautiful Thing, I would enjoy having one built just like it, to Cool.

[@scubatrucker6806]

This is sharp looking.😍😍😎😎👍👍

[@lonasimpresasmonterrey7599]

IN MEXICO THIS CAR IS OFFICIALLY CALLED BY THE VW BRAND AS --SAFARI--

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

Man, this is a model which I wasn’t aware of up to [October 2019]. Volkswagen actually manufactured a model christened “The Thing”! Cosmetically like a combination precursor to the Dasher (first North American run of the Passat) and the Jeep Wrangler/Toyota Landrover.

[@scubatrucker6806]

I love the Thing. Electrictified would be perfect. More horse power.

[@MsPokey1234]

Here's what I want for my FIRST Electric Car: BASIC Car ( K. I. S.S.) ~ Charge on 110vac~ No Computers ~ Digital Read outs ~ 100

[@nolibtard6023]

That right hole in the rear bumper could've been easily used for a ChaDeMo plug

[@ditzydoo4378]

If any "Thing" ever needed a "Roll-Bar", this Wild-Thing" is the one. O_O on second thought, maybe the owners insurance beneficiary doesn't. >_

[@ricardoabh3242]

Do you keep the flywheel?

[@manuelandrade5621]

How can I purchase that exact andromeda interface?

[@steveburke7675]

Very nice...too bad about the stickers.

[@andytalbot6719]

What size tires?

[@viiruspr4542]

How much is a build like this?

[@joeschlotthauer840]

Cost?

[@Zelectric]

Check website for pricing: www.zelectricmotors.com/faq

[@brucewayne2773]

with an open checkbook, anything is possible

[@MrWillks]

Why don't you ever say the cost?? are you scared of the reactions? we know its expensive so just say how much please..

[@Zelectric]

Check website for pricing: www.zelectricmotors.com/faq

[@shimy333]

..if you gotta ask...

[@benshore7357]

Needs a roller pedal

[@user-qd6bt9hi5u]

차 줄래 ... 밥 줄래...

[@davidrhoden]

Washington plates...that is Bill Gates' car.

[@hafsa_fsk]

very boring