Spider Electric conversion

[peggus]

I like the idea of direct drive. 60 mph is a mile a minute. lets assume your tires have a 22" diameter. This gives you a 5.76 foot circumference. this means a direct drive motor would only be turning 917 RPM.

You forgot the differential. What people usually mean by direct drive is elimination of the gearbox,not the final drive.

[SpiderCake]

Electric Lemon!

You my friend were my inspiration. I found your site about a year ago browsing for ideas. I wanted to get another spider and i've got a big interest in renewable energy technologies. Great job on your car. I've got big plans for this conversion that includes buying a parts car to mock up everything. The car I bought a week ago is runs very well and I plan to drive it as long as I can so the parts car will come in handy. I'm lucky that I share space in a shop that gives me access to lifts and every tool under sun.

I will be in touch!

~SC

[SpiderCake]

The Miata is a popular conversion; maybe check the Web for examples of cost, range, etc. in a similarly-sized car.

Now to make an evil grin face and suggest that if you took the $15-20k it will take to build a unique but mediocre electric car ..... and instead build yourself a stunning, sweet-performing, twin-carb, small-bumper wailer. I'm just sayin' ....

Not a big fan of the Miata and I've owned several 124's, the classic look paired with new technology will be a great combination. This will be no mediocre electric car, taking every step to try and outperform stock.

~SC