EV conversion of a Classic Mini Cooper to Electric - The E Bean is assembled ESP3 - Part 1

[@RedBatteryHead]

The pack and gear are so nicely done 👍 gonna want to buy me a mini now😊

[@Hazell_Nutz]

Go for it! Thank you

[@chargeheadsuk]

That battery box construction is so neat...well the whole kit is. So good to see! 💯

[@Hazell_Nutz]

Thank you, wonder if the TVR will be on par

[@chargeheadsuk]

@@Hazell_Nutz its got a long way to go on the refurb thats for sure

[@bidon5037]

Thank you for going into details. Very well thought and clean kit, bravo.

[@Hazell_Nutz]

Thank you, please look out for the next video on Monday next week

[@tommeaden8219]

Love it, looks so good! Keep it coming!

[@Hazell_Nutz]

Thank you! Will do!

[@Chippie-O]

Just wish this was available down here in Australia. This episode reminds me of the "Race car in a Day" build of a Caterham yonks ago...and how good would a EV Caterham be!!! As classic as a mini and could be argued as even better looking. You gotta do a head to head with another high performance mini, al-la the MCM Honda B16 converted mini down here, surely there'd be one in the UK.

[@shaneambry7712]

It is - contact Jaunt

[@Hazell_Nutz]

Jaunt is your best bet. We are planning a head to head

[@sh3dart]

Love it! Great videos lads

[@Hazell_Nutz]

Glad you enjoyed

[@jeromeandre4915]

Got to lovvvvvvveeee a Mini! Especially with this much power and torque.

[@Hazell_Nutz]

So much power and torque

[@ArthurLendon]

This video makes it look so easy! A real testament to the engineering that has gone into the kit to make it that way! Great video and awesome engineering job!

[@Hazell_Nutz]

Thank you, getting to this point with a kit was not easy but the end result is with it.

[@juanmacias5922]

9:13 ICE Engine; Internal Combustion Engine Engine. ;D Reminds me of how people say ATM Machine, Chai Tea, and Naan Bread. xD

[@jeromeandre4915]

touché!

[@Hazell_Nutz]

😂

[@Madiba100]

ICE means In Car Entertainment, find your own TLA!

[@AnujKumar-ml5ig]

​@@jeromeandre4915😮 0:11 0:11

[@billcarson8246]

Nice 😊😊😊

[@Hazell_Nutz]

Thanks 😊

[@rjung_ch]

Cheers 👍💪✌

[@Hazell_Nutz]

No problem thanks for watching

[@rjung_ch]

@@Hazell_Nutz Am enjoying this approach you guys are doing, fun, informative and detailed. Am glad you guys are doing so good!

[@joebaz4844]

I'd like/wish to see this car on carwow drag race.

[@Hazell_Nutz]

That would be epic

[@elopingantalope3509]

Amazing

[@Hazell_Nutz]

Thanks

[@mikejf4377]

Question, there is a connection for every pouch inside each battery for the BMS, correct?

[@Hazell_Nutz]

Yes that is correct

[@kodak_jack]

GREAT build series. You're designing systems for existing cars. Too bad it's such a hassle getting approval for a whole new design of your own = aluminum or 'Glas body would be nice.

[@Hazell_Nutz]

It really is but people are trying to get stuff though. Should get easier over time

[@markwilliamson9027]

After the car is registered a ev would you be able to retro fit a roll cage if you wanted to? Also would you be able to fit better lights etc or do they have to be oem parts ?

[@Hazell_Nutz]

Yes you would probably get away with it

[@fernbobbio]

Is there a reversible conversion kit for Hondas? Particularly Civic (2008) and Fit (A.K.A. Jazz, 2009). BTW, I love these videos!

[@Hazell_Nutz]

Not yet, thank you so much for watching

[@MacSaxe]

These really are genius systems. Would they fit in a mini clubman, or a Riley elf (seeing as it’s a mini with a boot). Also can you have a lower performance motor to get better range from the same batteries?

[@Hazell_Nutz]

Yep should fit no problem. The motor is very efficient so does not need lower performance just a new map to make it slower

[@MrAdopado]

Combustion engines will usually do fewer mpg if they are larger capacity and optimised for performance if driven at the same speeds as a small efficient combustion engine. Electric motors are different. A powerful motor can also be a very efficient motor i.e. it generally uses the same energy if used at the same speeds and loads. (Of course a powerful EV motor driven at speeds and loads beyond those of a smaller less powerful will use more energy.)

[@dougowt]

This looks a fantastically well developed kit for the Mini. I know that they do not like any modifications to the shell, but couldn't the 12v battery box be deleted to allow the rear traction battery modules to be fitted under the boot floor? The original (12v battery box) panel is easily sourced from suppliers, as they often rot out, so retro fitting one if needed in the future would be easy enough. And a smaller/lighter lithium or sodium iron 12v could be placed elsewhere in the Mini boot? I'm just asking as you seem to have thought of everything and you have probably looked into the pros and cons of this?

[@Hazell_Nutz]

Can not make any modifications at all not even a hole

[@MrAdopado]

There are many options that might be considered as better but it's all to do with regulations and registration. If they change anything that's part of the original shell the registration routine changes and becomes complex and expensive.

[@piotrbpm]

Czy są jakieś zabezpieczenia przed wciśnięciem biegi wstecznego jesli auto porusza sie do przodu?😊

[@Hazell_Nutz]

Yep, you have to lift up the shifter to go into reverse plus the vcu will not allow you to go into reverse when over 2mph

[@Mobile_Dom]

i dont konw if this gets answered later in the video, but does this use one of the zonic motors you were designing a few years back (I remember seeing them at fully charged live) or just an off the shelf like a hyper9 etc

[@Hazell_Nutz]

Yep it has a Zonic 70

[@Mobile_Dom]

@@Hazell_Nutz nice!

[@cad4246]

Are the drive shafts equal lengths?

[@Hazell_Nutz]

@@cad4246 there is a option for equal length, but the shafts are made in a way that one is a different thickness to counter act the requirement.

[@garycat]

Can you create an AWD one before BOM finish Binky?

[@Hazell_Nutz]

Probably 😂

[@Burtis89]

😂 that thing must have more man hour put into it than any car in history

[@rjung_ch]

Binky from BOM, legendary!

[@shaneambry7712]

I notice you install two modules upside down in the front box. I thought this was not possible? It's something you said in your LG CHem module overview a while back...

[@nickhazell327]

Once the pack is in the mounted position the modules are on there side. Only upside down for 5mins on the build jig.

[@shaneambry7712]

@@nickhazell327 Excuse me being a pedant, but I watched again. 1:47 to about 2:10 shows the battery box being assembled in its correct orientation. The bottom two modules are attached upside down on the underside of the structural coolant plate. Perhaps it's OK to install them upside down in this application because the battery box is not being liquid cooled? Also, the modules you are using differ from LG Chem ex Jag iPace...

[@Hazell_Nutz]

You are correct, they are a pouch cell so can be upside down or on there longs side just not on there short end. But other vda 355 modules we have used on the past have been prismatic cells so can not be upside down or on there short end.

[@nickhazell327]

@@shaneambry7712 yes really sorry they are indeed upside down had my wires crossed a bit. These modules are quite happy being upside down. In fact the battery’s being put in the battery pack have already covered 15k miles in that orientation while testing 😊

[@shaneambry7712]

@@nickhazell327 Thanks for the clarification!

[@jmegetkrunk]

Plz explain how eletric cars are good for the planet? Love the build

[@Hazell_Nutz]

It’s not always about the over all planet, it’s about the stuff our kids, friends and family are breathing in within the local area. With electric cars the localised air quality is so much better it will help people you care about live longer heather lives. Also remember electric cars are new in the grand scheme of things so as technology gets better the manufacturing process will improve and get even better for the environment.

[@gauravlagariya6200]

@@Hazell_Nutzyea that diesel and coal generator constantly provides very clean electricity

[@Hazell_Nutz]

@@gauravlagariya6200 clearly you do not know how to research the power grid supply. Over 30% of the UK is renewable the rest is gas, biomass and nuclear. Plus it is only getting better with the planned increase in renewables. If you are going to comment at least know what you are talking about!

[@nickhazell327]

@@gauravlagariya6200 localised air quality built up areas and residential areas will have a better air quality. Not sure about you but I don’t have a power station at the end of my street I do however have a few wind turbines and a nearby field.

[@gauravlagariya6200]

@@Hazell_Nutz i know extensively about power grids in uk as i work in one and there are number of electric charging stations that are directly connected to coal generators. Other then that uk still uses coal to produce electricity its extensively reduced but there is still use of coal for electrical supply. I agree it’s becoming less and less day by day but still a gas car is better option for most of people

[@Burtis89]

Shame a company couldn't use a new shell and parts load it up with the electrics and sell it new for 15k. Would sell like mad imagine a new mini revolution be epic

[@Hazell_Nutz]

Imagine being able to buy a brand new ev for 15k. It could be done but would be more like 80k

[@Burtis89]

@@Hazell_NutzDacia Spring is supposedly £15K or near

[@ro63rto]

When & why did people start calling them "buzz bars" instead of the original term "busbars" ?

[@Hazell_Nutz]

I alway write it as busbar just don’t pronounced anything properly 😂

[@jeromeandre4915]

@@Hazell_Nutz I think they "buzz" when they lick them!

[@MrAdopado]

Could be just an accent thing ... but then lots of people (including Musk) say Tezla instead of Tesla ... that's annoying too! People from Wigan have always travelled on a buz rather than a bus!

[@Wohren_Oss]

This vs. Binky

[@Hazell_Nutz]

If Binky is ever finished 😂