1985 Mazda

GLC Sedan

4 Cylinder 1.5 Liter

Manual

JM1BD2214F0809458

Electric

You are bidding on a 1985 Mazda GLC that has been converted from gasoline to electric power. I am an engineer and performed considerable research before I designed this conversion in which I performed 100% of the fabrication and assembly work. The vehicle was completed in the fall of 2008, and I have used it sparingly since then. All of the conversion components were new, and most of which were obtained in a package from an electric conversion specialist vendor. The car is powered by 12 each 6 volt deep cycle golf cart batteries for a total of 72 volts. There is an independent 12 volt deep cycle battery that powers the accessories (lights, signals, radio, fan motor, etc.) and two on-board chargers that allows you to recharge the batteries automatically – the 72 volt charger was converted to a smart charger through additional circuitry that continuously monitors voltage during charging. I did not perform extensive range or speed tests, but have driven it 21 miles in mixed speed driving. I have attained a maximum speed on level ground of 53 mph (as recorded by my GPS). This car is best suited, however, for short runs of a few miles to the store or work where speed limits are 40 mph or less. The vehicle transmission is a clutchless 5 speed manual - there no clutch pedal, so you can easily drive the car even if you can't drive a conventional stick shift. You just have to release the accelerator pedal if you need to change gears. Because of the torque of the electric motor, I normally start and run the car up to 25-30 mph in third, then to fourth for up to about 40 mph. I specifically selected the GLC after looking at many vehicles because it was in excellent condition, only weighed about 2000 lbs, and was roomy enough to house all of the batteries in the engine and trunk compartment without intruding on passenger space. The car was repainted at some time, but it still has minor dings and scratches, but it is very solid for a 25 year old car. The car was fully operable and is surprisingly rust free, has newer tires, carpet, headliner, front brake pads, power brake booster, rear springs, and hubcaps. From the outside , it looks like a normal car. The car has manual steering and I have an auxiliary vacuum pump that operates the power brakes, but I generally leave it switched off and operate the brakes without power assist because I don’t like to spoil the quiet electric operation with a noisy pump. You have to press harder on the brake then without the vacuum assist, but it is not too hard to stop from the lower speeds that this car operates. There is a marginal electric heater incorporated in the ductwork that was necessary to pass the Virginia State Safety Inspection last year. I just had it re-inspected last month and now has a current state inspection through June 2011. I will also include photos of the conversion work and a wiring schematic for the installation. This vehicle is pretty bug free, and I was pleased with the result after the conversion, but I have other projects in the wings that I want to pursue. The reserve represents less that the cost of the basic conversion components alone, not including batteries, battery rack materials and fabrication, repairs, and the car itself, so it would be an incredible price for a well-sorted out electric car conversion. Specifics: 72 Volt DC Power System consisting of 12 – 6 volt golf cart batteries 12 volt deep cycle battery for accessory operation (lights, wipers, horn, radio, power brakes) On board 72 Volt and 12 Volt automatic chargers #2/0 Welding cable primary conductors D&D Systems ES-15A Series Motor 40 HP peak – 12 HP Continuous Alltrax 7245 programmable Controller (72 volt DC/450 amp - includes cable and software to connect to your notebook computer) Original 5-Speed manual – now clutchless operation - easy to drive Fabricated transmission to motor adapter plate and coupler - provided by the component kit supplier specifically fabricated for this application Fabricated steel battery boxes - all welded steel angle construction with tie down straps 0-5k ohm Throttle Box - connected to the accelerator pedal Kilovac EV200 Contactor (2000 amp rupture/200 amp continuous) 60-90 volt DC Volt meter 0-500 Amp Ammeter 0-12 volt DC Volt Meter 50 mv 500 Amp Shunt 400 Amp Slow Blow Power System fuse