1992 Ford Ranger EV conversion 100% electric powered vehicle car truck

Condition:	Used
Make:	Ford
Model:	Ranger
Type:	Extended Cab Pickup
Trim:	XLT
Year:	1992
Mileage:	117,500
VIN:	1FTCR14A9NPA94793
Color:	White
Engine:	Electric 9" DC
Fuel:	Electric
Transmission:	5 speed manual
Drive type:	2wd rwd
Interior color:	Blue-grey
Vehicle Title:	Salvage
Item location:	Eugene, Oregon, United States

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This is a 100% electric, professionally done conversion of a low mileage 1992 Ranger. It gets 25 miles of range and works very much like a normal pickup. By the way, that REAL range. People are always overstating EV range but this is range down to 80% depth of discharge only (below which the batteries won't last their full lives) with real world, every day driving. It's in good condition with new tires and 6-month-old batteries. The paint is okay and the interior is in fantastic shape. It has new Oregon tags (I'll be glad to buy them back if you don't need Oregon plates) and a title in my name that says "Branded-CA". I have no idea why it was branded. The truck shows no signs of accidents/repair work.
This truck would be perfect for someone who has an in town commute, likes the idea of cheap, no co2 transportation and enjoys being able to repair and modify their own car. Can't really do that as much with new EVs. Once these batteries wear out, in 3 or so years, they can be replaced with Lithium ion batteries. There are plenty of Lithium ion battery packs available even now with prices around $1500 includinga battery management systemand shipping! Those batteries would more than double the range, cut the weight by 750 lbs, and eliminate some maintenance. And the truck's charger, controller and motor are already right for the upgrade. 3 years from now, they'll probably be even more choices for less money.
If you know much about EVs, here are the specs:
Advanced DC 9" motor with no clutch
Curtis 500 amp controller
24 Deka flooded lead acid golf cart batteries (144 volt)
Newly rebuilt QuickCharge charger
Rear-hinged tilt bed with 18 of the batteries mounted under the bed.Many of the electric conversion components are in the truck box in the front of the bed. Pros: lots of room to work on everything both there and under the hood. Cons: makes the front of the bed too heavy to lift easily with the gas rams under the bed. I use a prop rod to hold the bed up while servicing the batteries.
If you don't know much about electric vehicles, I'll be glad to explain where this truck fits into the world of EV's and anything else you need to know about it. I used to build these things commercially so I can answer most questions about conversions. I'm at 541-579-3000 any time.
I'm selling it because my wife doesn't like to drive it; no power steering. So it steers about like any other manual steering Ranger but that does mean you have to haul on it when you park.
For sale locally so I reserve the right to end the sale early. Local pick-up but can help with loading and can provide regional transportation at $1.00 per mile one way. $500 deposit within 2 days, balance cash or cashier's check on pick-up.
Allan