I'm looking for an electric car...?

Question

that can go at least 45 miles per hour, lasts on one charge for at least 50 miles, and costs 40,000 at the most...

Any suggestions?

Answer 1

The one EV car I currently have (have 2 vehicles that run on hydrogen also) I converted from a vw bug and is free to charge. As I live completely off the grid all my electricity comes from solar panels and 2 wind generators, which I also built.

However I did charge up at Costco in Carlsbad California (I actually only drove up there to fill up) if I remember right it was around $2.00

Not sure if you’re interesting in doing it yourself, but I’d be willing to walk you step by step threw the conversion. I've converted 3 of my own cars (a datsun truck, ford ban, and a vw bug) and a few for neighbors. I've also converted cars to run on hydrogen, ethanol and biodiesel, by far EV is the easiest.

If you’re interested here’s what it would entitle…

- The engine compartment is first cleaned out of any gasoline components.

- Electric components are then installed in exchange.

- A battery bank is built and incorporated.

- Existing starter and driving systems are connected.

- Turn the key, step on the gas pedal sending more energy to the electric motor, & thus more power to the drive system, which in return creates more speed, more acceleration.

- The system has normal automotive top speeds and acceleration, typical to the vehicle your modifying. If your top speed was 85 mph and your acceleration was 1 mile per min, then this will be what your left with after the conversion.

The methods are extremely simple, making the process possible for anyone, everyone, ANYWHERE.

Typical tools, hardware & supplies are used, making access to parts available for all.

Electric Conversions can be easily accomplished in ANY model vehicle, even tractors, Generators, types of machinery, etc.

Project lengths range from 1 day to 1 month.

If you’re interested I wrote a guide on it which is available at www agua-luna com

My last EV conversion ran me about $1400. Everything is available online. I have a how to do it yourself guide available at www agua-luna com that will walk you step by step through the process. If you have ANY questions feel free to contact me through the site. Here’s a list of what you'd need...

Advanced DC Motor

The motor is an 8" Advanced DC series-wound motor. It weighs 107 pounds and is rated at 68 peak horsepower. These motors are available in several sizes.



Adaptor plate

The adaptor plate mates the motor to the transmission. It is constructed of 1/2 inch aluminum and is pre-drilled with bolt hole patterns for both the motor and transmission. An aluminum spacer is also used for proper spacing between the shafts of the transmission and motor. Adaptor plates are available for many cars.

DC Motor Controller

The controller regulates current going to the motor. It is a solid-state device that uses a pulse width modulator (PWM) that sends short bursts of current to the motor at a rate of 15 kHz. Controllers are available from both Curtis and DCP.

Potbox (Potentiometer)

The potbox is a 5K ohm throttle between the controller and the accelerator, similar to the way a sewing machine pedal works. The potbox's lever arm is attached to the existing accelerator cable.

Main Contactor

An electric relay that serves the same purpose as the ignition switch in a gas car. When the key is turned to the start position, the contactor closes the circuit to allow current to flow to the controller.

Circuit Breaker

A safety device that shuts down power for servicing or during an emergency. The circuit breaker is installed under the hood and can be switched both off and on from the drivers seat with an extension or cable.



Main Fuse

The main fuse protect the system from high voltage spikes. A fuse should be installed at each battery box or group of batteries.



Shunt

A shunt is placed in series within the wiring as a means to connect meters. Shunts are available in different sizes for both high and low power configurations.

  

Charger interlock

A relay that keeps the circuit open so nobody will inadvertantly drive off with the charge cord plugged into the car.



DC/DC Converter

The DC/DC converter is similar in function to a gas car's alternator. It charges the 12 volt accessory battery by chopping voltage from the main battery pack down to 13.5 volts.

If you interested I offer several DIY alternative guides to walk you step by step threw EV conversion process at agua-luna com or

www agua-luna com

Hope this helped, feel free to contact me personally if you have any questions if you’d like assistance in making your first self sufficient steps, I’m willing to walk you step by step threw the process. I’ve written several how-to DIY guides available at  www agua-luna com on the subject. I also offer online and on-site workshops, seminars and internships to help others help the environment.

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Answer 2

there is a site where you can go to to check out electric car. check it out below, and i hope it helps. good luck with ur elec car. let me know how it goes:)

Answer 3

http://www.phoenixmotorcars.com/vehicles...

their cars have 100 mile range, recharge in 10 minutes, and travel at highway speeds.

Answer 4

Ask in a year and you'll probably get the same answers--that is, that the car you want will be available next year.  

Note that you're looking for something that can protect you in a highway-speed collision, and that pretty much eliminates most current electric car designs.  They have to be very light because of the weight of the batteries--most of the feeble amount of energy stored in a bank of batteries is used to push those same batteries around.  

Because of Federal certification requirements and all the rest of the minutiae that surrounds the development of a motor vehicle, anything new is likely to remain vaporware for the foreseeable future.  It's very nice that all these different electric cars are about to be marketed, but that's what we heard last year.

Answer 5

here's 2 links below u might like to take a look ..

http://green.yahoo.com/blog/ecogeek/459/...

http://green.yahoo.com/Transportation;_y...

it might help u..

Answer 6

None currently available meet your criteria, but in the next year or two there will be a few options.

Available in California in October 2008, the Aptera typ-1e will cost about $27,000 with a top speed of 95 mph and range of 120 miles per charge.

http://www.aptera.com/details.php

Soon thereafter Aptera will introduce the typ-1h, a plug-in hybrid version of the typ-1e with a 40-60 mile range on purely electrical energy, and a range of over 600 miles total when in electric/gas hybrid mode, for around $30,000.  On a 120 mile trip, the typ-1h will get 300 miles per gallon.  The shorter the trip, the higher the efficiency.

http://www.aptera.com/details.php

Available in 2009, the ZAP Alias will cost $30,000, have a top speed of 100 mph, and a range of 100 miles per charge.

http://zapworld.com/electric-vehicles/el...

Available in 2009, the Miles Javlon will cost $30,000 with a top speed of 80 mph and a range of 120 miles per charge.

http://www.milesev.com/

Phoenix Motorcars will start selling their SUT to individuals in 2009.  It will cost $45,000 and have a top speed of 100 mph with a range of 100+ miles per charge.

http://phoenixmotorcars.com/

Available in 2009, the cityZENN will have a 250 mile range and 80 mph top speed.  The price has not yet been set.

http://greenhome.huddler.com/products/ze...

Answer 7

For 40k you are going to get one that goes faster than 45MPH and goes a lot further than 50 miles.

Answer 8

Check out these wbesites

http://www.zenncars.com/

http://www.milesev.com/

It is very hard to find electric cars on the internet, but this is a start

Answer 9

mysfici, I am sorry no I do not but bless you dear.I am a disabled shut-in and I can not understand why more people are not catching the electic car bug.You should try looking on-line ! Just type in "electric car sales" or somthing like that.

Answer 10

Buy a Prius. You will fill up at $35 and it lasts weeks and sometimes 3 weeks. Do not let these auto manufacturers sell you a gas guzzler. You will really regret it. Gas will go to $5 a gallon real soon! It costs about 22k and seats 5 people. The reason I do not buy anything for GM is they made a pure electric car but they weren't even serious about it. It was a ploy to get people to not want electric cars and buy their gas guzzlers. The people that did that were just plain greedy and conniving. Battery technology is not yet advanced for such a pure electric car. And it may take longer than they say!

Answer 11

get in line.