Comments on: 2002 Toyota Echo

By: nathan

nathan — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:26:31 +0000

Check it out; let’s say you have a 12v panel pushing 500ma. You would need 10 of them in parallel to push 120v at 500ma. However to charge a 120volt system you need at least 132v meaning 11 panels.

So I charge Sparky at 132v and 15 amps and Sparky can fully charge from flat in 8 hours.

By default solar panels receive 4 hours of sunlight on average every day.

You need at least a 3.5 kW instillation to charge a car

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:30:31 +0000

Hi Nathan, I am very interested in what you have done and was wondering if it could be done with a Mazda Astina 323. If so, would I be able to charge it on a 12v solar system?

By: james

james — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:56:35 +0000

Hi there alex,

I am interested in buying a converted echo to a similar standard as your beauty … i already own the car and just wondering what you would charge for the conversion?

regards
james

By: Matthew

Matthew — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 05:31:14 +0000

Hey Nathan,
Thats a really neat install etc,
with this exact car, what is the range of it and can you give a figure of how much to convert it, in otherwords if you were supplied an identical Echo, so as to make life easier for you as you know the best way of doing it what is the cost for conversion?

I’m still very very new to the idea of EV’s and am in my infancy in research.

cheers Matt

By: Paul

Paul — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:33:56 +0000

Hi, How have you found the Thundersky batteries? I was thinking of buying them for my EV car but have heard realy bad feedback about short lifespans. I’m interested to hear what you think?

By: nathan

nathan — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 01:11:29 +0000

Hi Alex,

A Ute capable of 100kmph is no problem I do 110kmph in sparky all the time. With a Ute you have plenty of space for batteries so a 60km range is easy.

Take a look at the parts section and see what you need. For a basic EV you should look at a controller, motor, and contactor.

Our consultation services vary depending on the level of service. Give me a call and let me know what you need.

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:00:16 +0000

Hi Nathan
I would like to buy a ute double cabin and converted to electric, drive around 60K per charge and be able to do around 90 – 100 km in a freeway or I would like to be able to go to Wollongong.
How much would it cost. and how much you charge for helping and advising?

Alex

By: nathan

nathan — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:32:24 +0000

Hi rob,

Cost depends on how much range you need per charge and the level of sophistication.

nathan

By: Rob

Rob — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:30:26 +0000

Im interested in converting my Echo as well. Since you’ve worked out how to convert the echo’s. How much to convert mine?