I need min 200 mile range with heat and defrost running. That's the RT
for most of my mountain activites, where there are few, if any charging
opportunities (and frankly, with a 12-14 hour outing, I don't want to
add 30 minutes for charging). Also I'd like better ground clearance than
the minivan, which is 6.5". I'd like some hauling capacity, but I could
keep the minivan for occasional hauling.
I might have another look at the tesla truck. It would be nice if they
allowed you to take out the back seat and open the back of the cab, for
long loads. It's ugly (in my opinion) but I don't really care. It's also
too long for my driveway, I think. Need to double check.
Peri
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From: "Alan Brinkman via EV" <[email protected]>
To: "Electric Vehicle Discussion List" <[email protected]>
Cc: "Alan Brinkman" <[email protected]>
Sent: 26-Apr-21 11:13:44 AM
Subject: Re: [EVDL] maybe convert odyssey ?
Peri,
At first I thought you meant the Odyssey 250cc off road atv by Honda. You
have a minivan. What about getting a newer Nissan Leaf and installing a tow
hitch. Then purchase a light enclosed or open utility trailer? Not optimal
but?
Alan
On Mon, Apr 26, 2021, 9:27 AM Peri Hartman via EV <[email protected]> wrote:
I need to take a serious look at converting my 2000 honda odyssey. Every
year I throw a little more money into repairs hoping that a suitable EV
replacement will come on the market. So far, nothing that meets my
needs.
I think I am going to have to replace most of the exhaust system, which
could cost a couple $k. Honestly, that's still the cheapest path, but
something like that occurs every year. That plus miscellaneous other
maintenance expenses plus gas, I wonder if I come out ahead, over some
years, converting it. I hate throwing more money into something that
still uses gas.
Here are a few questions on my mind, and surely they will expose more :)
- what are the dims of the tesla model 3 82kWh battery ?
- what is its cost, salvaged (but with near new capacity) ?
- what is the cost of other components I need to salvage - motor,
inverter, BMS, charger ... ?
- what computer support is needed for the motor, inverter, BMS, charger
?
- is anyone willing to do the work ? for what cost ?
I suspect this car is old enough that its existing engine related
computers can be removed. There are some smarts in the window and
ventilation control, but they might operate without any central
computer.
Peri
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