The EV West VW Thing Kit is very unique in the fact that it truly is a complete kit. The components were carefully picked out to be the best available for the Thing, and fit and finish have been refined. This kit comes with everything you need right down to the heat shrink tubing, and fuse holders. This complete kit will deliver 90 miles safe driving distance, and will charge to full in a little under 8 hours. The power delivery is about 173 pounds of instant torque, and its top speed is 100 mph, definitely fun to drive. **Battery Boxes not Included** For more information on the battery boxes that we use for the Ghia conversions please contact sales@evwest.com
This kit contains the following: Motor: NetGain HyPer9 120V Motor Controller: SME AC-X1 760 Amp, 120 Volt Instrumentation: Xantrex Link Pro Shunt: Deltec 600 Amp Transmission Adapter Kit: Billet Aluminum Charger: Thunderstruck 2500 with EVCC J1772 Charge: J1772 Inlet Chill Plate: EV West H9 VW Chill Plate Throttle Control: Toyota Prius Hall Effect DC/DC Converter: Elcon DC/DC Converter 1000W Contactor Box: Plastic, Splash Proof Traction Pack Cable: 50 Feet of 2/0 Double Insulated Battery Type: Tesla Model S 22.5V 5.3KwH Battery Voltage: 126 Volts, 5 Cells Battery Capacity: 26.5 kWh This Beetle Kit has already received some good press online: Jalopnik.com Article BBC Autos Article San Diego Loves Green Article
