Volkswagen VW Beetle/Bug Hyper 9 120v 26.5kW EV Conversion Complete Kit, Regen Brakes, Battery Packs 1956-1977

$21,963.44
 In stock

Description:

The EV West VW Beetle Kit is very unique in the fact that it truly is a turn-key kit. The components were carefully picked out to be the best available for the Beetle, and fit and finish have been refined. This kit comes with everything you need right down to the heat shrink tubing, and fuse holders including front and rear battery enclosures. 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.

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