Electric Conversion Chevrolet S10 Pickup 2001 on 2040-cars
West Branch, Michigan, United States
For sale is a 2001 S10 which has been converted to a plug in electric
vehicle. This is a totally electric truck that runs on 12-12volt batteries (144
volt system), it has an onboard charger, so you just plug it in and when it's
charged you can go. The charger works on regular 120volt plugs or can also be
plugged into 220 volts to charge faster. It has a range of about 20 to 30 miles,
but has room to install 12 more batteries which would double it's range. Top
speed is over 70 mph, but the faster you go the less range you have. It runs
and drives great but it could use a few more things like a heater and a
speedometer (I use an app on my cell phone works great). I moved since I built
it and now have too far to drive to work. I've drove it less than 1,000 miles
since the conversion so everthing is basically new. The starting bid is less
than I have in all the parts, let alone all the labor and the price of the
truck. A minimum of $500 is due within 3 days of auction end and the remainder
due when it is picked up. It can set here for a month if needed, its not in my
way and I can help with shipping setup, but don't ask for quotes I'll assist but
I won't do it. I am not a dealer or auto manufacturer so truck being SOLD AS
IS. Equipment includes: |
Chevrolet S-10 for Sale
- 2002 chevy s-10 pick up(US $2,000.00)
- 2003 chevrolet s10 extra cab 4x4 zr2 package(US $4,490.00)
- 1991 chevy s10 truck 4 cylinder great on gas! no reserve
- 1996 chevrolet s10 ss
- Chevrolet s-10 pro street custom hot rod chevy s10
- 1988 chevrolet s-10 reg cab short box bed pro street rod parts project drag race
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