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Classic Austin Mini 1973 - All Electric Left-Hand-Drive LHD

  • Location: Corvallis, Oregon, United States
  • Condition: Used
  • Make: Mini
  • Model: Classic Mini
  • SubModel: 1000
  • Year: 1973
  • Mileage: 4000
  • VIN: X-A2S1N-994083A
  • Fuel: Electric
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Drive type: FWD
  • Interior color: Black
  • Drive side: Left-hand drive
  • Vehicle Title: Clean

1973 Mini Classic Mini Description

VIN: X-A2S1N-994083A(2 Door, Round nose, Mini 1000, Longbridge)

Left-hand drive

This 1973 Austin Mini 1000 has been converted to a full electric vehicle.It offers the opportunity to drive a true classic that has been modernize.With an all-electric drive train, this fun car offers the nostalgia of the classic Mini with the benefits of an electric car.Currently, odometer shows ~6,500 KM (4,000 miles), which was reset as part of the electrical conversion process, so this represent electric miles.

Drive Train

Transmission

Original 4-speed synchro Rod-change; electronic reverse via dashboard switch, Front wheel drive

Wheels

165x70R10 (spare included)

Brakes

4-wheel drum; rebuilt master cylinder

Regenerative braking

Variable, brake-line pressure sensor

Drive Motor

Controller

Kelly KLS-72701-8080a A/C sine wave BLDC 72V-700A; CANbus & USB interface

Motor

Motenergy ME1306 30kW peak (40 hp), 12kW continuous

Cooling

200 CFM cooling fan, low-noise

Heatsink and fans on controller

Instrumentation

Digital Dash

Arduino Due with touchscreen TFT color display

Interfaces with controller via CAN bus, BMS, and State of Charge

Shows real-time power (KW), time, and temperature

Details available for Controller data (CAN bus) and BMS data

Battery

Cells

27 x CALB CA60FI LiFePO4 (60AH 3.2v)

Approximately 500 charging cycles (life-to-date) 4 KWH @ 80% utilization

Battery Management System (BMS)

GreenBikeKit GBK Smart PCM/BMS for 20S~30S battery (27 cell 3.2v) – primary charger management – High Voltage charge termination (3.4v); Low-Voltage (2.5v); Alarm on Dash and audible buzzer

State of Charge (Fuel Gauge)

Arduino Uno with 600a 75mV shunt

DC-DC Converter

400w

Contractor

ZJW 12VDC Coils 600Amps

Primary Fuse

800A

Charger

BatterySpace 1500w 220v SmartCharger; adapter for J1772 connections

Charge Time – less than 4 hours

Connects through gas cap

12V Battery

Li Ion with backup

Lights

Headlights

LED 7” with Daytime-Running-Lights (DRL)

Interior and exterior lights

LED

Fog Lights

2

Stereo

Amplifier

Pyle Bluetooth 200w (peak) 4 channel

Speakers

Front: 4” Kicker KSC504 (150w peak)

Rear: 6x9” JBL GX963 (300w peak)

Subwoofer

Rockville 600w 8” under driver’s seat RW8CA

Steering Wheel Control

Bluetooth

Body

Windows

Tinted, side and rear

Rear subframe

Replaced 2018

Front End

Fiberglass one-piece front-end, flips-up for easy access to engine compartment

Roof

UV protected Union Jack decal – color matched to body paint color

Mirrors

Chrome left and right-side mirrors.

Suspension

Dampers/shocks

GAZ Adjustable Shock Absorbers LOWERED

Springs

HiLo Adjustable Kit with red coil spring conversion

Front Tie-rods

Adjustable, new 2018

Interior

Dashboard

Walnut veneer dash with original 3 gauge cluster

Fuel Gauge

Reports actual battery charge level

Temperature Gauge

Motor Temperature reported by Kelley Controller

Volts

12V battery monitor

Heater

Ceramic 1500w heater with variable speed fan

Handles

Aluminum door/window controls

Carpet

Replaced 2016, black

Ceiling

Black headliner and new sun visors

Seatbelts

Front: 3-point, replaced 2015

Rear: Lap

Windscreen wipers & washer

2 speed with mist button

Performance

Efficiency

160 WH/Mile (2ndGear); 180 WH/Mile (3rdGear)

Range (Approximate w/ 4KWH 80% of capacity)

~20 miles




Conversion Blog:http://austinmini1973.blogspot.com/

Additional Photographs: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ITLAAJKORBJEFl6G4CyAsfbfw267lhbS?usp=sharing

EV Album:http://www.evalbum.com/4768