1989 Volkswagen Jetta Electric Vehicle

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.