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The following are the specifications for the |
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| Year: | 1988 |
| Make: | Jeep |
| Model: | XJ Cherokee Pioneer, 4-Door |
| Transmission: | Aisin Warner AX-15 5-speed manual |
| Transfer case: | Stock New Process NP231 part-time case |
| Axles: | Stock Dana 30 front/ Dana 35c rear |
| Final vehicle weight: | < calculating... > |
| Power system type: | Direct Current |
| Traction battery pack voltage: | 160 VDC (Nominal); 140 to 210 VDC (Min./Max.) |
| Electric motor: | Advanced DC 9.1" series wound motor |
| Maximum torque output:
(At the motor's output shaft) |
~ 250 ft-lbs. (339 Nm) @ 1000 motor Amps;
Can be produced almost instantly from stall (0 RPM) |
| Motor controller: | Cafe Electric Zilla 1K-LV |
| Batteries: | (20) 8-Volt Trojan T-875 flooded lead-acid batteries |
| Battery weight (each): | 63 lbs. (28.6 kg) |
| Total battery weight: | 1260 lbs. (571.5 kg) |
| Average charging time: | 2 hours from a 240-Volt AC source 5 to 8 hours from a 120-Volt AC source |
| Max. range per charge: | 30 to 35 miles (48.3 to 56.3 km) |
| Average top speed: | Tested up to 65 mph (104.6 km/hr) so far |
| Average efficiency: | 520 Wh/mile |
| Battery charger: | Manzanita Micro PFC-30 charger |
| DC/DC converter: | 400-Watt DC/DC converter |
| Power steering pump: | Electric-hydraulic pump from a Toyota MR2. |
| Air Conditioning: | < On my To-Do list... > |
| Heater: | {Located in San Antonio TX!} |
| Vacuum pump: | Gast 12-volt electric pump |
| Instrumentation: | Power, Battery charge, & Solar charge indicator LEDs by clock; Speedometer, Tachometer, traction battery pack Ammeter, & SLI system voltmeter in dash; E-Meter on steering column (combined traction battery pack voltage, current, energy, percent SoC, & "fuel" gauge) |
| Start of conversion: | June 22, 2003 |
| First drive as an EV: | March 17, 2004 |
| Conversion completion: | August 2004 |
| Total conversion time: | About 14 months |
| Operating cost and a quick comparison to that of the Jeep while it was gasoline powered: (more to come) |
Electric Jeep: - Electricity is $0.07 USD per kWh here - Averages 0.720 kWh per Mile energy usage - $0.04 USD per mile operating cost - $1.00 USD per 20 mile operating cost - $10.00 USD per 200 mile operating cost Gasoline Powered Jeep: - Gasoline is around $2.50 USD per gallon - 20 miles per gallon was the best fuel economy achieved in the Jeep when it was gasoline powered - $25.00 USD per 200 miles (about a tank of gas) - $2.50 USD per 20 mile operating cost - $0.13 USD per mile operating cost *The HIGH maintenance cost of gas-powered vehicles and the LOW maintenance cost of Electric Vehicles are not compared here* |
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