DIY Electric Car

MAY 23, 2008

I've decided to try and work out the cost comparisons for a Lithium pack vs a Lead pack for a set range and a set number of years. Is Lead Acid actually cheaper or does is just seem that way up front? Assuming an efficiency of 250Wh per mile (a compact car) we should get a range of 40 miles (65km) with either pack.

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DIY Electric Car

NOVEMBER 28, 2010

These are 68 lb lead acid batteries @ $109 each (I lucked out with no core charge and free delivery), you do the math. I have now had 4 test drives to a distance of 15 miles round trip and speed up to 60 mph without mishap or any sign of trouble. s in the truck. I placed 4 in the front compartment and the other 16 in the bed.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our goal is to enable owners to enlist a local electrician/engineer to convert their cars, initially with lead-acid batteries, for under $6,000 and less than two person-weeks of time. (We Pricing from $8-15,000 for installed low-speed EV range of 8-24 miles.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Like most people, I tend to drive less than 30 miles a day, so I won’t run out of charge. What I do need is an affordable alternative to Lead Acid. I charge my EV for 8 hours when I get to work, and then again overnight when I get home. About 15 amps from a 110v outlet is adequate. is a Green Options Media Production.

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