Imiev drivetrain is a good one.
Once the controller and charger etc are in there won’t be any engine bay for batteries and you won’t fit a whole imiev pack in the boot though.
I know of a wrecked imiev that went for less than $2k complete
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- Fri, 10 Aug 2018, 06:24
- Forum: Technical and conversion discussion
- Topic: Total NOOB to convert Classic Mini
- Replies: 45
- Views: 152132
- Sat, 04 Aug 2018, 11:40
- Forum: Technical and conversion discussion
- Topic: Total NOOB to convert Classic Mini
- Replies: 45
- Views: 152132
Re: Total NOOB to convert Classic Mini
Hacking the Toyota hybrid drive systems has been on a lot of people’s radar but has met with limited success due to their unusual specs. I have thought about a classic mini myself. There are some brushless DC motors around now at a not crazy price that are wound for low speed operation, mostly used ...
- Thu, 02 Aug 2018, 18:44
- Forum: Mitsubishi
- Topic: I-MiEVs for sale
- Replies: 37
- Views: 8908
Re: I-MiEVs for sale
No worries.
Realistically I was looking at closer to the end of the year as the most likely time to buy an EV again...but I can’t helo looking because I miss driving an EV so much!
I’m even thinking of buying a Fonzarelli because it will get me back into an EV quicker....
Realistically I was looking at closer to the end of the year as the most likely time to buy an EV again...but I can’t helo looking because I miss driving an EV so much!
I’m even thinking of buying a Fonzarelli because it will get me back into an EV quicker....
- Wed, 01 Aug 2018, 18:43
- Forum: Renault
- Topic: Renault EVs now available in Oz
- Replies: 29
- Views: 10679
Re: Renault EVs now available in Oz
Hi Greg, But aren't you in Qld not NSW, so what NRMA does is presumably not relevant there as you already have AC charging? Or do you want to drive into NSW? I find the NRMA decision unbelievable. I have spent about 50% of the last 8 years in France (and other European countries). Last year, I was ...
- Wed, 01 Aug 2018, 18:28
- Forum: Mitsubishi
- Topic: I-MiEVs for sale
- Replies: 37
- Views: 8908
Re: I-MiEVs for sale
I’ve looked at the 2010...I like the 2010 styling and wheels better than 2012, and the keyless start, and the auto windows and leather steering wheel and LED headlights and a few other things. I prefer the 2012 controller and higher regen. That 2010 is silver just like my old one but those dented do...
- Wed, 01 Aug 2018, 18:21
- Forum: Fonzarelli
- Topic: Fonzarelli X1 - 13 kW motor!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 15703
Re: Fonzarelli X1 - 13 kW motor!
Took the two slower Fonzarellis for a ride today...
8.5 kW hub motors.
Moped model is limited to 55kmh and is pretty gutless.
The unrestricted one goes alright but maxes out at 80.
Good fun, although it doesn’t handle all that well.
8.5 kW hub motors.
Moped model is limited to 55kmh and is pretty gutless.
The unrestricted one goes alright but maxes out at 80.
Good fun, although it doesn’t handle all that well.
- Wed, 01 Aug 2018, 13:24
- Forum: Technical and conversion discussion
- Topic: Toyota Yaris conversion
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3824
Re: Toyota Yaris conversion
Honestly, for running around at 30-50 km per day as a commuter I would not bother with converting today. Get a used imiev or Leaf for the same price or less than converting and have a factory EV...you could even get a good deal on one with higher battery degradation as your range needs aren’t so str...
- Wed, 01 Aug 2018, 12:52
- Forum: Mitsubishi
- Topic: Aftermarket iMiEV battery upgrade project
- Replies: 848
- Views: 628387
Re: Aftermarket iMiEV battery upgrade project
Someonenearlier was saying it is possible to fit 47kWh in the imiev battery space...seeing as they will do 120km on 16kWh that would give a range of around 350km and it would certainly be damn close to 300 even with some hills thrown in.... With CHaDeMo standard and the electric highways now coverin...
- Wed, 01 Aug 2018, 12:49
- Forum: Mitsubishi
- Topic: I-MiEVs for sale
- Replies: 37
- Views: 8908
Re: I-MiEVs for sale
Bummer....shipping from Adelaide might push the cost up a bit....
What kind of price range are you looking at for it?
What kind of price range are you looking at for it?
- Wed, 01 Aug 2018, 12:07
- Forum: Renault
- Topic: Renault EVs now available in Oz
- Replies: 29
- Views: 10679
Re: Renault EVs now available in Oz
I drove both of them a few months ago. Kangoo didn’t feel that fast, but was a good little van. Set up to feel very much like driving a manual, regen felt like engine braking and there was no creep at idle. Zoe felt more like an auto with creep and very little regen until you touch the brakes. I lov...
- Tue, 31 Jul 2018, 17:36
- Forum: Nissan
- Topic: Importing 2013-2017 Nissan leaf from japan
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4881
Re: Importing 2013-2017 Nissan leaf from japan
They are absolutely being imported...at least two guys I know of are bringing them in right now...
- Tue, 31 Jul 2018, 15:08
- Forum: Mitsubishi
- Topic: minicab miev
- Replies: 46
- Views: 17752
Re: minicab miev
Took one of these for a drive the other day...absolute hoot!
Controller felt derated compared to an imiev hatch though.
Controller felt derated compared to an imiev hatch though.
- Tue, 31 Jul 2018, 15:04
- Forum: Mitsubishi
- Topic: I-MiEVs for sale
- Replies: 37
- Views: 8908
Re: I-MiEVs for sale
Offgrid...if you still have it in a few months I might be interested....I’m now up in Brisbane and in the process of changing jobs to one where I don’t need to tow trailers all day...I miss my old imiev like crazy!
- Tue, 31 Jul 2018, 14:57
- Forum: Mitsubishi
- Topic: Aftermarket iMiEV battery upgrade project
- Replies: 848
- Views: 628387
Re: Aftermarket iMiEV battery upgrade project
Personally I would love an imiev that can do 300km plus...but I do rather a lot of driving too.
- Mon, 31 Oct 2016, 02:00
- Forum: General EV Discussion
- Topic: How many ev/phev owners and drivers/riders
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4993
How many ev/phev owners and drivers/riders
The only pre 2015 one I can find for sale is a 2011 with a 4kwh battery.......60km range tops in city traffic.
And that's $9k....
Bit of reading up looks like 2013/14 ones have a decent range and are LAMS approved....but none for sale.
And that's $9k....
Bit of reading up looks like 2013/14 ones have a decent range and are LAMS approved....but none for sale.
- Sun, 30 Oct 2016, 20:44
- Forum: General EV Discussion
- Topic: How many ev/phev owners and drivers/riders
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4993
How many ev/phev owners and drivers/riders
Nice.
The NSW list said only pre 2015 Zero are allowed and the early ones have a small battery with a very limited range.
The NSW list said only pre 2015 Zero are allowed and the early ones have a small battery with a very limited range.
- Sun, 30 Oct 2016, 05:19
- Forum: General EV Discussion
- Topic: How many ev/phev owners and drivers/riders
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4993
How many ev/phev owners and drivers/riders
Vectrix...nice.
I'm looking very hard at the options for learner approved electric two wheels right now.
Vectrix plus mods looks like the best option although not cheap.
Wish the Zero was LAMS legal. I'd find the money somehow!
I'm looking very hard at the options for learner approved electric two wheels right now.
Vectrix plus mods looks like the best option although not cheap.
Wish the Zero was LAMS legal. I'd find the money somehow!
- Fri, 28 Oct 2016, 19:56
- Forum: General EV Discussion
- Topic: How many ev/phev owners and drivers/riders
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4993
How many ev/phev owners and drivers/riders
Used to have an imiev.
Will be driving or riding an again once day....until teethen I'm operating a commercial lawn mowing business using battery powered tools.
Will be driving or riding an again once day....until teethen I'm operating a commercial lawn mowing business using battery powered tools.
- Sun, 23 Oct 2016, 13:31
- Forum: Mitsubishi
- Topic: Minicab MiEV
- Replies: 38
- Views: 7099
Minicab MiEV
There are specialist companies who will buy cars to order, cut up and pack.
Need a dismantlers licence to do it so no go diy.
They can fit8 cars cut up in a container.
Lots of leafs in Japan too...
Need a dismantlers licence to do it so no go diy.
They can fit8 cars cut up in a container.
Lots of leafs in Japan too...
- Mon, 22 Aug 2016, 05:16
- Forum: Members Machines
- Topic: 4Springs' Brumby
- Replies: 336
- Views: 99553
4Springs' Brumby
I was lucky enough o have a short drive in this machine a few days ago.
It was the first DC car I've driven. Also the first with a transmission.
It's an awesome little rig!
You've done a top job mate, full marks!
It was the first DC car I've driven. Also the first with a transmission.
It's an awesome little rig!
You've done a top job mate, full marks!
- Mon, 22 Aug 2016, 05:07
- Forum: General EV Discussion
- Topic: Transplanting running gear from a Leaf to ?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3689
Transplanting running gear from a Leaf to ?
There are also solutions becoming available that will allow the use of a Leaf drive train with a standalone controller.
- Thu, 26 May 2016, 03:06
- Forum: Mitsubishi
- Topic: Hit a Kangaroo at 50kmh
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3792
Hit a Kangaroo at 50kmh
I had two wallaby strikes while i had the imiev...
- Wed, 25 May 2016, 01:49
- Forum: Mitsubishi
- Topic: iMiEV - What to do with a write off
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3944
iMiEV - What to do with a write off
Hi. Yes we did in the end get 8000 for it and it was sold to someone who was getting it repaired at mate's rates and with a few cost cuts like beating out the dented tailgate skin and skimming with filler rather than a new tailgate, and I gave him a slightly damaged but cheaply repairable bumper for...
- Mon, 18 Jan 2016, 05:10
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Electric Line Trimmer
- Replies: 2
- Views: 918
Electric Line Trimmer
I've been researching electric garden tools for a few months....the Stihl and Husky stuff looks nice but high voltage ego gear has grunt. Seriously thinking of getting an ego mower. Echo do a sweet range of 58v stuff but only sell in the us right now. Have a look at pellenc too...but close your eyes...
- Mon, 18 Jan 2016, 05:06
- Forum: Members Machines
- Topic: carnut1100's i MiEV
- Replies: 59
- Views: 13741
carnut1100's i MiEV
Sold the 2010...almost cried but it's going to a lovely couple who are perfect for ev. Did almost 45,000km in it over 2 years and 3 months. Now i can start planning a conversion! Having recently moved house we were in a position where it took more than half a charge to get to town so plugging in was...