Electric 1996 Mazda Miata

1996 Miata converted into an electric car. Owner provides a brief overview of the project.
10 (12V) batteries
Total of 120V
105 Horse Power
Approximately $7,000.00 in supplies, most bought at Skycraft located in Winter Park, Florida.
Ten weekends to complete the conversion.
Electric Miata specifications
Updated: July 31, 2008

You Tube video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkzAWzx_lDY

Photos - http://www.flickr.com/photos/78779152@N00/

Specifications Album -- http://evalbum.com/1389

Starting Kit - http://www.electroauto.com/

Best source for electronics - http://www.skycraftsurplus.com/

Vehicle 1996 Mazda Miata
Motor Warfield Impulse 9 Series Wound DC
Drivetrain 5 speed manual
Controller Curtis 1221
Batteries 10 Universal Batteries 12550, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
System Voltage 120 Volts
Charger Zivan NG3
Top Speed 70 MPH (112 KPH)
Range 26 Miles (41 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity 2 adults
Conversion Time 10 weeks
Conversion Cost $ 7,500

Expert Advice - http://www.evdl.org/archive/index.html

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• EV
• Electric
• Car
• Conversion
• Miata
• 12
• Volt
• battery
• alternative
• fuel

[snookumsthacat]

Did you just say that it only goes 26 miles between charges?

[drdianascience]

Yes, 26 miles.. see the specs to the right under video information. Thanks for watching.

[altops]

@drdianascience Did you switch to Lith Ion Batteries yet?

[drdianascience]

@altops I only filmed the project. Please email the individual in the sidebar for that info. thanks for watching.

[proffessorkalkyl]

Nice job there!!

Is the electrical engine connected directly on the transmission or is the clutch in between?

[drdianascience]

Prof, please read the specs on the side, it provides all the details of the process and parts. Thanks, Diana

If you don't find the info. pm me and I will send you contact info. for the engineer.

[johnnynakamurajohnny]

nice..i am going to convert my e 46 bmw to electric,but i want more range,at least 80-100 miles,i start looking from where to buy parts and batteries,but here in my country ( Romania ) it a little bit hard to register electric cars..i will post a video when the car is ready..wish me luck :D

[graexodus]

LOL sorry to be the dick Joe, I like your project a lot ...

Seriously though get a fucking real roll bar.

[bromstock503]

@KeLDTsGuitarist67 What you're talking about is like a perpetual motion idea. Problem is, because of friction and heat, there is always a loss of power. So it would take more energy to turn the alternator than it would produce. Adding an alternator to an electric engine would only drain it faster.

[MrDeliriousGrin]

you managed to find a way to make the Miata MORE gay.

[14omega28ok]

@djhivesdotcom Actually they have electric cars now that get 300 miles to a charge. This guy did a good job. Your the hippy here.not him. He just sees a better potentional for the future

[KeLDTsGuitarist67]

@atomrocketcar Correction, you mean "Idea" not ideal. and what are you talking about? how is what working for the government?

[atomrocketcar]

@djhivesdotcom what crappy junk do you drive? suv?? real fast fat buddy

[atomrocketcar]

@KeLDTsGuitarist67 yes great ideal idiot,.how is it working for the goverment

[KeLDTsGuitarist67]

26 miles is pretty low. but there is a simple solution that i have not seen applied to an electric car yet... why hasn't anyone added an alternator or two to the loop..? gas cars have them so why not electric cars, it makes perfect sense. modify the motor or transmission if you have to.

[duckmannow]

The only problem with electric cars is the impact on the environment. Gas cars should be getting well over 100mpg by now but greed and certain types of regulation prevent it.