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    The Australian startup turning old Land Rovers into EVs | CarAdvice

    As someone in the comments section said, have they still only built one car?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Arapiles View Post
    The Australian startup turning old Land Rovers into EVs | CarAdvice

    As someone in the comments section said, have they still only built one car?
    Loved the idea and like the "The motor makes 100kW and 235Nm, which thoroughly outstrips outputs from the 2.25-litre petrol and diesel engines that were fitted at the factory.
    The battery pack has a 52kWh storage capacity that betters what you get in a new Nissan Leaf, and was fitted (along with the motor and other high voltage components) by Melbourne’s-own EVolution"


    Id like to up the specs to 195 hp (145 kW), 440 Nm and either 100kWh batteries or more likely 20kwh battery and H2 fuel cell. That would make my D3 rock in my thoughts.

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    Charging EV

    One of the links from your post was to Evolution Australian which has some interesting information. I have home and work PV. Work PV is almost totally consumed or stored.

    "If you have solar panels at home or at the office, then UK brand Myenergi Zappi is the perfect EVSE charger. It's solar-aware technology links into your solar system to ensure you're never pulling from the electricity grid to charge your Kona - adjusting the charge depending on the amount of power you're pulling in the house so you always get clean, self-generated power behind your driving!"


    This seems to match the victron inverter chargers I have at work.
    Its from the Kona charging guide https://www.evolutionaustralia.com.a...charging-guide

    The ten reasons Ev better the petrol or desile might be worth discussing
    10 Reasons Why Electric Cars Are Better | Australia New Zealand

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    Less Maintenance - All-electric vehicles (EVs) require less maintenance than their petrol/diesel counterparts. As an example, for the first 150,000 miles, the new Chevy Bolt will only need the tyres rotated and the pollen filter replaced.

    Less Energy, More Efficient - In terms of fuel or energy, pound for pound an EV will use less and cost you less to run than a petrol/diesel car. For example, on average an electric car such as a Nissan LEAF will cost $2-3 to fill up with electrons which will give you up to 150 km in range. Also if you take advantage of solar or the many free charging stations popping up around the country then it becomes even cheaper.

    Solar Panels & EVs - are made for each other. If you have solar panels on your roof then an EV will increase their ROI. In many countries, the feed-in tariff used to be great (up to 60c per kWh) whereas now it's simply pitiful (5c per kWh). Instead of giving that surplus energy away for nothing, make the most of it.

    Silence Is Golden - While many of us enjoy the sound of a straight six (Barra) or V8 there's something serene about

    Instant Torque - from zero rpm a motor will deliver maximum torque. From this, you'll gain your EV grin.

    Pre Heating & Cooling – most EVs have this function so you can hop into the car with the perfect cabin temperature.

    Full Tank Of Gas (Electrons) - every time you leave home. Typically EV owners have a charging station at home meaning an electric car usually has a full charge before leaving the house.

    Less Co2 Gasses Than A Petrol Car - even if the electricity is generated by a brown coal power station.

    No Need To Warm Up The Car - in the morning just switch on and go.

    Less Component Wear & Tear - especially in regards to short journeys.

    Could save the day - in the event of a power outage, incredibly many modern EVs are capable of a function called Vehicle to Home (V2H) power. The energy stored in your electric vehicle could be used to power essential devices until the power is restored.

    Save Your Beloved Classic Car - for that relaxing Sunday drive.

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