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Lotus Elise, Royal Blue Metallic Paint, Electric Vehicle Conversion, Project on 2040-cars

Year:2005 Mileage:35000 Color: Blue /
 Black
Location:

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Advertising:
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:Direct Drive x2 D&D ES31 7" DC motors
Fuel Type:Electric
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: SCCPC11175HL31734 Year: 2005
Model: Elise
Trim: Base modified for EV
Options: Convertible
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Drive Type: Electric, unfinished
Power Options: Power Locks, Power Windows
Mileage: 35,000
Exterior Color: Blue
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

This was a dream car that just isn't going to happen for me, I haven't had the time/resources to dedicate to the project to get it done, I am now graduating from school and ready to start my own business for which I need to secure some start-up funding (reason to sell) and also I know my time will become even less with starting career.  To be complete the vehicle needs:

A.  Motors mounted (fabrication of mounting assembly)
B.  Custom shorty drive-shafts fabricated and installed with pulleys mounted to them (as per the design parameters I have set up for this vehicle for dual 7" DC motor direct drive)
C.  "Drive-train" assembly (would consist of pulley on motor and one intermediate pulley to get proper 5:1 gearing ratio)
D.  Programming and hard installation of EV components (Charger and controller)
E.  Programming of CAN-bus network (to get BMS, controller, charger and Opto-22 drive-system communicating with one another)
F.  Programming of Reach LCD touch-screen (to communicate with Opto-22 and display/control pertinent driving data); optional to operation of vehicle
G.  Programming of networking components (GPS, WiMax, WiFi setup for vehicle tracking and monitoring); optional to operation of vehicle

The vehicle itself is incredible, light-weight (2300 lbs after conversion w/ driver), sexy, aerodynamic, etc. It is a Dark Metallic Blue 2005 Lotus Elise with a perfect body, all parts present and back-up parts included (spare front and rear sub-frames, steering assembly, stabilizer arms, etc.)

The vehicle is in great shape and includes a like-new soft-top as well as all the spare parts/components that I have for it (I want you to be successful in completing it and will make sure you have everything I do)

The EV components are realistically too much to list but I'll do my best:

1. 22 Valence UEV-18XP batteries (Over 30kwh total battery pack, 18 onboard and 4 back-up batteries) w/ Valence U-BMS sytem (and 1 back-up BMS system)

2. 3.3 kw charger from Current-ways, J1772 compliant, IP-67, etc. fantastic charger!

3. Controller: Netgain Warp-Drive; includes water circulating pump, coolant reservoir and HEPA pedal.  (I will send the controller to Netgain to have the latest firmware installed upon payment of auction)

4. DC-DC converter; not sure brand anymore, its installed up front and I haven't seen it for a while but its there and is a very high quality unit.

5. GPS, WiMax, WiFi antennae, router/receiver and other networking components (to connect car to home network or access information about the vehicle remotely); was several thousand dollars to set up these components.

6. Opto-22 Industrial I/O board w/ brains; monitor and control all vehicle subsystems; was also several thousand dollars to get set up.

7. 7" touch-screen (Reach brand), ready for programming to communicate with Opto-22 and display whatever driving data you desire.

8. Motors; 3 7" 144V rated DC motors (I was going to do one on each of the rear wheels and bought 3 so I'd have one spare motor)

And tons more small things (contactors, wiring, etc.) as well as necessary communications equipment (CAN-bus to serial adapter, laptop with Valence BMS programming/monitoring software installed on it, etc.)

$80+K has been invested plus the enormous amounts of time to strip the chassis down of all its ICE components (Gas engine).

This is a dream car, imagine having a Tesla Roadster for half the price and having it completely programmable/customizable/etc with no proprietary components (cheaper repairs/maintenance).

Vehicle was originally close to $30K, batteries were another $30K, Charger, controller, DC/DC, motors, etc. were another $20K.

Located in Phoenix, AZ, 85044.  Vehicle and EV components all garage-kept, some of the spare chassis parts and spare suspension components are stored outside.

Must be trailered and need extra trailer space for the spare frame components/etc.

You are getting a great deal here and a chance to make a dream car!  (the dream I have always had but sadly won't be able to finish)

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