16-07-2023, 10:04 PM
(16-07-2023, 09:13 PM)Colin Morgan Wrote: Although I wasn't expecting to be interested in converting my Seven to an EV, the more I read about possible future restrictions, the more it seems sensible to at least look at the feasibility (and costs) of conversion - in case it becomes the only option around here (Warrington)! (I hope not.)
Looks like about 10kW would be plenty for the motor? In terms of range - perhaps 100 miles would be a good starting point at which to aim? Looking on-line, there is a Citroen Ami light-car being produced in France that takes a 48 volt 5.5KWHr battery costing about £500 - which might give a range of about 50 miles? - so perhaps two would be better? Not sure how much these weigh, or what dimensions they are, but a 10KW motor doesn't weigh much, or take up much space. So, maybe a suitable frame could be installed in the engine bay to carry the batteries where the engine usually sits, with the motor mounted where the clutch and gear box is now?
Colin, I'm struggling to understand what the point would be... An A7 which can only do 50 miles and whines like a milk float would merely serve to remind us of what we will have lost.