Anything near US$35K would be acceptable to 90% ex EV-1 owners. The lease
agreements were based on a car value of US$35K or so, the most common new
EV for ex-EV1ers is the Toyota RAV4 EV at over US$40K. The RAV4, in every
respect with the exception of interior space, is inferior to the EV1.
> From: Victor Tikhonov <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: IN-1 (Insight clone of EV-1) kit thought (was: build proposed...
>
> I'd like listers opinion:
>
> If Insight as perfect EV oriented glider is getting so popular
> especially as EV-1 replacement, would there a high tech
> components kit ("just add the batteries") be popular?
>
> Im thinking of the finest components I'm able to put together
> while fit for Insight, as a turn-key kit (except batteries
> and BMS):
>
> - AC inverter - Siemens Simovert 6SV1 preprogrammed
> - Charger - Brusa NLG5xx preprogrammed, NiCd kit (softw.) optional
> - Ah meter - Brusa BCM220
> (All above hardware networked and talks via CAN)
> - AC motor - Siemens 1PV5105WS12
> - Water pump - Jabsco 59500-0012
> - Vacuum pump - MES 70/6E
> - Adapter plate - fits Insight
> - Shaft coupler for clutchless operation.
>
> Any other suggestions at this point?
>
> All the components are around $15k to $20k depending
> on some options (like 3...10kW charger).
>
> With $10k Insight glider you get $25k to $30k EV-1 clone,
> in some respects even better. Not cheap, but you get what
> you paid for.
>
> How much would you pay for EV-1?
> Is all above worth the effort?
>
> Victor
>
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