1989 Volkswagen Jetta Electric Vehicle

  • Location: Tucson, Arizona, United States
  • Condition: Used
  • Make: Volkswagen
  • Model: Jetta
  • Type: Sedan
  • Trim: Black
  • Year: 1989
  • Mileage: 168,000
  • VIN: WVWTC01G3KW028262
  • Color: Red
  • Engine size: Electric FB1-4000A
  • Number of cylinders: N/A
  • Fuel: Electric
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Drive type: FWD
  • Interior color: Gray
  • Options: Sunroof
  • Vehicle Title: Clear

1989 Volkswagen Jetta Black Description

For Sale: 1989 Volkswagen Jetta (converted to electric in 2008)


This nice little electric car is for sale in Tucson, Arizona. Works great, but I need to sell it before the boss (wife) allows me to upgrade to my next project (Nissan Leaf rebuild). So here’s what’s included in this sale with the car:


  • Batteries were installed fresh in March of 2018.

  • Battery type is AGM – not flooded, no water to add.

  • Car has custom voltage display which monitors the voltage of each battery set.

  • Power source: 144V, 500 amp controller.

  • Max speed 80+ MPH, Max distance per charge 40 miles @ 35 MPH, level ground. Real world range about 30 miles per charge.

  • Car has built in charger, Zivan NG3.

  • Battery set is three 12 volt batteries in parallel for a total rating of 120 Ah at the 10 hour rate. Twelve battery sets in series.

  • Comes with a home charging station which charges and balances the battery string.

  • Drive motor is an FB1-4000A.

  • Comes with extra drive motor brush set and other spare parts.

  • Comes with extra EPC 1000 amp controller.

  • Vehicle suspension has been rebuilt to handle battery weight.

  • No A/C in vehicle. Heater works great.

  • Buyer pays shipping if necessary. Will deliver locally.