Custom VW E-Rat Rod VW Type 1 Bug - One of a kind NEWLY completed project
Features some of the most advanced electric car designs available today. RAW & advanced electric power package. Fast and incredibly easy to drive. The E-Rat bug hides nothing and this car gets lots of thumbs up. All dent's bruises and scratches left intact. This is $25k+ conversion with another $6k of custom suspension. Pan and drive train new and perfect. Can drive as-is or can customize body and interior knowing the base investment is solid.
Specs and Features:
Vehicle Weight: 1830lbs
AC Induction motor (Zero maintenance)
Range: 140 miles per charge (Chargeable at any J1772 Level 1 or 2 Station or direct plug in. $3-4 for a total charge)
Battery: 30kWhr Lithium Ion (Tesla Battery Modules mounted under the seats for low center of gravity)
Charge Time: 2.5 kWhr (upgradable)
Charger: Onboard 110-220v
Regenerative braking
Transmission: Innovative Type 1- 2 speed
Top Speed: 120mph
0-60: 8.1 sec
Electric Conversion: EV West custom (Troy Churchill)
ALL NEW:
4 wheel disc brakes
Custom fabricated lowering plates
Custom narrowed front end
Dropped spindles with German bushings
12v Wiring completely overhauled
2 speed transmission (Custom one of a kind) with coated syncros, super differential and heavy duty racing axles
Powder coated Rally super sport wheels
Stanced tire package
Custom lightweight racing seats
Heavy duty torsion bar suspension system.
Very straight and clean original body
Contact to discuss, test drive, or check it out. One bad ass ride that gets a-lot of attention! No gas, no oil changes, no motor maintenance.
1964 VW E-Rat Bug Tech Specs
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SPECS:
-Vehicle weight complete and wet = 1830lbs
-Average range 130 miles per charge
-System Voltage: 100 volts at bottom and 124 volts fully charged
-Charge time = over night on 220v from empty (upgradeable with 2nd on board charger)
-Gear Box: LOW- 0-60 in 1st gear, HIGH - 60-120mph in 2nd
-0-60 @ 8 seconds
-Battery life estimated 8-10 years
NEW EV West Custom AC50 ELECTRIC DRIVE CONVERSION:
-HPEVS AC50 Brushless AC Motor (feels like 140gas Horsepower)
-Curtis 1238 Controller
-Custom single loom wiring system by Troy
-EV West polished CNC Billet Machined motor adapter
-ELCON 2500 110/220 on-board lithium charger (Plug in anywhere 110/220)
-Custom J1772 Charge port with VW Gas cap cover
-D5 XSPC 2-fan controller water cooling system with pump and res
-DC/DC Converter
-Custom contactor box
-Custom low profile seat mounts and seats
-30kw (10 module) Tesla 18650 Lithium-ION batteries on floor of car (lowest center of -gravity of any conversion)
-Master service switch and custom billet mount by EVdub.com
Custom clutch switch
-Hall effect throttle pedal and custom EV West mounting bracket
-Expert PRO Battery monitor gauge
-Regenerative Braking, Straight Regen, and reverse polarity switches
-Curtis controller gauge mounted in Glove Box
NEW Performance upgrades CHASSIS:
Empi 4 wheel disc brake conversion
Dual master brake cylinder
8" narrowed & adjustable front beam
Brand new steering box
Tie rods
2.5" lowered spindles
German king and link pin bushings
Delrin trailing arm bushings
Inner and outer Urethane spring plate bushings
2" Dropped custom made rear spring plates
Heavy duty racing rear torsion bars
KYB Gas rear shocks
Fender welting
LED Projection headlights
Optima red top 12v gel Battery
Custom optima battery mount
Custom 100% soldered and loomed 12v vehicle professional wiring. All wiring is professionally loomed and 100% soldered for maintenance FREE long life.
All new 12v fuses and relays
New 12v 8-position graphite fuse block
Hi-low tone BMW horn
New Shift bushings and linkages
New Brake lines throughout
New Window rubber
New Ignition switch
Upgraded turn signal lever and relays
New Floor Hi-lo beam switch
Dome light and door switches
Working hazard lights
New bulbs throughout
New 135 tubeless tires front
New 195/50 tires rear
Custom 4" front steel rally wheels powdercoated silver
Custom 7" rear steel rally wheels powdercoated silver
New Wheel studs all around
Sealed rear wheel bearings
Custom built 2speed electric EVdub.com transmission
-Super-diff differential
-Heavy duty aluminum side case saver
-Coated German syncros
-412 ring and pinion
-Heavy duty racing and clearance axles
-German seals and bearing throughout
-Custom EV West aluminum flywheel (w/ Porsche 914 bolt pattern)
-Kennedy stage 2 pressure plate
-Sachs clutch disc and throughout bearing
-New clutch cable
MAINTENANCE:
-Transmission check 80/90 weight fluid check = 5000 miles
-Transmission fluid change = 30,000 miles
-Brakes pads = Stock Available
-Brake discs = Stock Available
-Brake fluid = Per Standard Automotive Use
-Tires = Depends on how you drive and use the power. Stock.
-Controller coolant = Periodic check through via sight window. Occasionally topped off if needed and rarely.
Optional Finishes:
-Interior, The "rat rod" is shell but functional. Can be finished as desired.
-Windshield wipers are intact. Unconnected but functional if needed.
-Driver and passenger door one piece window kits included and can be installed if requested.
-New LED Headlights.
-Stereo ready with a pre-cut DIN-1 slot in dash.