Electric Vehicle Mazda Miata 5-speed Convertible on 2040-cars
Lake Mary, Florida, United States
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I am an Electrical Engineer / Professor at the local college and converted this 1991 Miata to an Electric Vehicle five years ago after converting a 1997 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup into an Electric Vehicle. My students also converted a 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier to electric. This Miata is my daily driver. It has been completely restored and rebuilt. Over $20K invested. It is a convertible with a new soft top and a black removable hard top. The DC electric motor will power the car up to 70 MPH and the acceleration is just as good as with a gasoline engine. The most I have driven on a charge is forty miles. . The electric motor drives the original 5-speed transmission through a quiet spider coupler. No clutch is required, just let up on the throttle and shift normally, the synchromesh transmission shifts perfectly up or down. In addition to replacing the engine with an electric motor, the entire suspension and brakes have been redesigned and the car was professionally repainted. The motor controller can be wired for regenerative braking. Included is a battery charger that mounts in the garage. The batteries will last another few years, with a replacement cost of $4K, that is the only maintenance required. I am ready to build another electric vehicle. For more details contact me through my web-site at "evsbyken.com" or go to EValbum.com. The car is located in Orlando, Florida and can be trailered or towed anywhere after purchase.
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