2005 Toyota Echo

Converted EV Sedan

1.5L 4 Cylinder Gasoline Fuel

Unspecified

JTDBT123750352173

Front Wheel Drive

Electric

Adjustable Steering Wheel

Normal 0 This is a professional conversion done on a new Toyota Echo made for the last Tour De Sol in the Spring of 2006 by EV Vermont (EVermont.) This conversion was not done on a worn out gas car but on a new Toyota Echo by a team of professional technicians as part of a demonstration fleet. This particular EV demonstrated exotic ZEBRA batteries. These molten sodium batteries did not prove to be a success, and this EV will need to be converted to Lithium or Deep Cycle Marine batteries. The buyer will need to choose and install a charger appropriate with the selected batteries. Rather than the DC motors used in golf carts, this high performance EV uses the high technology Azure AC-24 3-phase motor mated to the Azure AT 1200 transmission. The three phase motor is controlled by a DMOC 445 Motor Controller with ability to recharge the batteries and slow down the car rather than waste the energy by heating up the brakes. There are two Azure BC750 DC-DC converters to provide plenty of 12 volt power to the accessories including the power steering pump. The cost of these Azure components is more than the starting bid price of this auction. At this price, it is like getting a Toyota Echo car with only 12,750 miles on it, for FREE. This very efficient conversion had a 70 mph top speed and 100 mile range. Do not confuse this high performance EV is not a Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (NEV) which have top speeds of 35 mph. This EV is loaded with expensive options including a $400 Swiss-made MES-DEA RM-4 electric heater to warm your feet and defrost the windshield (email for link.) Since an EV does not have the wasteful gas engine to heat up the cabin, there is also a powerful Espar D5W $1125 kerosene heater for really cold winters (email for link,) This efficient Canadian made heater can produce up to 17,100 BTU of heat that flows directly into the existing Toyota heating system. For easy parking there is a Toyota MR2 power steering pump with Curtis controller for variable assist power steering. Without a gas engine to suck in air, some EV's lack power brakes. To restore the vacuum, this EV has a $300 Swiss-made MES-DEA electric vacuum pump (email for link.) To better equalize the weight, there are welded brackets for batteries in both the front and rear. While several different battery configurations were used by EVermont, this Echo used Swiss made ZEBRA batteries. These two batteries and associated charger will need to be replaced with new batteries, a new charger. The buyer may also want to install a BMS (Battery Management System.) Send me your email address if you wish more information. Without your email address, I cannot send you the information and links. Buyer is responsible for shipping arrangements and costs associated with shipping. I have shipped two electric cars. Email me for the name of the auto transport broker I have used. The buyer is also welcome to pick up the Echo in Vermont with an auto dolly from U-Haul or Ryder towed with a pick-up truck.New and different batteries will need to be integrated into the vehicle. The buyer has a choice of several battery technologies including deep cycle marine batteries, or the light weight CALB or Thundersky brand Lithium batteries. Email me for useful links on batteries. The Digital Motor Controller (DMOC) is set up for 310 volts that could be obtained with about 96 LiFePO4 Lithium cells. The sophisticated electronics in this EV can be reconfigured for 156 volts, which is a common voltage used in older EV’s with Valve Regulated Lead Acid batteries. To obtain 156 volts, the new owner can use 13 Marine Batteries eg. Deka Dominator Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) deep cycle marine batteries (email for link) or about 48 LiFePO4 Lithium batteries (email for link.) It is possible to add a high efficiency electric air conditioner compressor to this Echo as it came with Toyota A/C originally. The genuine Toyota A/C "radiator" and other A/C components will be included with the Echo. There is also a battery box under the trunk floor to accommodate a small 12-volt battery. The interior and body are in great condition although it could use a windshield because of a stone chip on the driver’s side. Interior is fine with crank windows and great heat. Bidders are welcome to come visit Montpelier Vermont for a closer look. Please email me with your complete email address and I will send you additional information including links. Ebay does not allow links or email addresses to be listed in this auction description. Some photos shown in this auction are of this EV, which is Black Sand Pearl. Other photos are stock photos of a gray Toyota Echo. The eBay records for the VIN of this all-electric car show the original 1.5L 4-cylinder gasoline engine, not the new Azure 3-phase electric motor. Of course, as this is an EV, there is no gasoline engine in this Toyota. You may be able to claim some rebates or credits from your power utility, or your State or Federal government. Consult your tax adviser. This EV is listed for sale elsewhere, so the buyer reserves the right to end this auction early.