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Electric Conversion Chevrolet S10 Pickup 2001 on 2040-cars

Year:2001 Mileage:138000
Location:

West Branch, Michigan, United States

West Branch, Michigan, United States
Advertising:

For sale is a 2001 S10 which has been converted to a plug in electric vehicle. This is a totally electric truck that runs on 12-12volt batteries (144 volt system), it has an onboard charger, so you just plug it in and when it's charged you can go. The charger works on regular 120volt plugs or can also be plugged into 220 volts to charge faster. It has a range of about 20 to 30 miles, but has room to install 12 more batteries which would double it's range. Top speed is over 70 mph, but the faster you go the less range you have. It runs and drives great but it could use a few more things like a heater and a speedometer (I use an app on my cell phone works great). I moved since I built it and now have too far to drive to work. I've drove it less than 1,000 miles since the conversion so everthing is basically new. The starting bid is less than I have in all the parts, let alone all the labor and the price of the truck. A minimum of $500 is due within 3 days of auction end and the remainder due when it is picked up. It can set here for a month if needed, its not in my way and I can help with shipping setup, but don't ask for quotes I'll assist but I won't do it. I am not a dealer or auto manufacturer so truck being SOLD AS IS.

Equipment includes:
1 FB1-4001A Advanced DC Motor with dual shaft 144Volt 30HP
1 1231C-8601 Curtis Controller 96V - 144V 500 Amp Limit
1 Aluminum Plate/ heat sink compound/ 12V fan
1 PB-6 Curtis Potbox
2 Albright Contactor SW-200 (12V coil)

BATTERY SYSTEM
1 Quick Charge Charger Programmable SCPX14420 20Amps 144VDC, input 120 or 230VAC
30 amp 144 volt to 12 volt transformer (DC to DC converter to run lights, radio, turn signals, etc.)

12 DEKA Deep Cycle Batteries 12 volt Marine Batteries

5 speed manual transmission NV1500 (stock S10)
Direct drive adapter used to eliminate clutch
12 volt vacuum pump for power brakes
Simpson amp and volt gauges

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