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NEW 2007 Vectrix VX-1 Electric Motorcycle/scooter

2007 Vectrix
VIN: SZCARRDU7SAA01178
Iconic Vectrix Electric VX-1 Scooter / Motorcycle. Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery Chemistry. This is a rare find and an opportunity to own a Vectrix at a fraction of the cost. 2007 model year with only 85 miles on it. Top speed is 64mph, smooth and quiet. Integrated 110v charger included, reverse, regenerative braking, helmet trunk. Everything is functional. Original Certificate of Origination comes with the bike. Range is ~33 mi on the meter. 2018 model selling for ~$9,500K new at dealers.

Curb weight: 
approx 400 pounds
Drivetrain: 
Brushless DC radial air gap motor in rear wheel
Heater: 
none
Location: 
Chandler, Az Stellar Airpark
Miles as an EV: 
35
Motor: 
Brushless DC
Number of wheels: 
2
Seating capacity: 
two
Top speed: 
65 mph
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The Batt mobile - Aussie Autocross racer

This is a purpose built car for grass roots motorsport including Autocross, khanacross, motorkhana and hill climbs.
It has an Advanced DC FB1-4001 DC motor and weighs 530kg

Batteries: 
Chevy volt 7KWH pack 3p42s
Charger: 
Thundersky
Controller: 
Zeva 1000amp
Conversion time and cost: 
11months $15,000 (including around $3,000 in mistakes)
Curb weight: 
530kg
Drivetrain: 
DC Series - Front wheel drive through a standard 5 speed
Heater: 
none
Lighting: 
None
Method for 12v system: 
Auxiliary bike battery (AGM)
Miles as an EV: 
50
Motor: 
Advanced DC FB1-4001
Number of wheels: 
4
Seating capacity: 
2
Top speed: 
100mph
Typical range: 
10miles
Watt-hours per mile: 
466
Location: 
Brisbane Queensland Australia
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Electric RX-7

Home conversion of 1986 Mazda RX7

http://mhomoney.blogspot.com/

Batteries: 
Calb 100AH 50ea
Charger: 
manzanita pfc-50
Controller: 
Soliton 1
Conversion time and cost: 
180 hours
Curb weight: 
2840
Drivetrain: 
clutch adapter to stock transmission
Heater: 
electric
Lighting: 
stock
Method for 12v system: 
Iota DC/DC 55 amp
Miles as an EV: 
300
Motor: 
Warp 9
Number of wheels: 
4
Seating capacity: 
2
Top speed: 
120+
Typical range: 
40
Watt-hours per mile: 
275
Location: 
Indiana
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Electric RX-7

Home conversion rx7, drives well, lots of power.
Mhomoney.blogspot.com for build

Batteries: 
Calb ce 100, 100AH 50 ea 165v nominal
Charger: 
Brusa NLG-4
Controller: 
Soliton 1 1000 amp controller
Conversion time and cost: 
200 hours 14,000 as it sits
Curb weight: 
2840
Drivetrain: 
Netgain warp 9 CEV adapter using clutch to manual 5 spd
Heater: 
2 ptc element
Lighting: 
stock, led upgrades to dash, HID headlights
Method for 12v system: 
Iota 55a DC/DC to 12v gel battery
Miles as an EV: 
200
Motor: 
Warp 9
Number of wheels: 
4
Seating capacity: 
2
Top speed: 
120
Typical range: 
45
Watt-hours per mile: 
270
Location: 
indy
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Vectrix VX-1

Batteries: 
102 Nimh stock 30ah
Charger: 
Stock
Controller: 
Factory
Curb weight: 
420
Drivetrain: 
Planitary gearbox
Heater: 
El Sol
Lighting: 
led lights, halogen headlamp
Method for 12v system: 
DC-DC converter
Miles as an EV: 
450
Motor: 
3 phase
Number of wheels: 
2
Seating capacity: 
2
Top speed: 
68 mph
Typical range: 
26
Location: 
Indiana
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My Partner

Heater: 
Webasto
Batteries: 
SAFT 27*6V/100Ah
Charger: 
230V
Controller: 
160V 200A
Conversion time and cost: 
5000€ used almost new
Drivetrain: 
DC
Lighting: 
Standard productin ICE Partner equipment
Motor: 
Leroy Somer 16KW
Number of wheels: 
4
Seating capacity: 
2
Top speed: 
60 mph
Typical range: 
50 miles
Watt-hours per mile: 
320
Method for 12v system: 
Yes 162V to12V converter
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My Partner

Heater: 
Webasto
Batteries: 
SAFT 27*6V/100Ah
Charger: 
230V
Controller: 
160V 200A
Conversion time and cost: 
5000€ used almost new
Drivetrain: 
DC
Lighting: 
Standard productin ICE Partner equipment
Motor: 
Leroy Somer 16KW
Number of wheels: 
4
Seating capacity: 
2
Top speed: 
60 mph
Typical range: 
50 miles
Watt-hours per mile: 
320
Method for 12v system: 
Yes 162V to12V converter
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tegs Vextrix

Motor: 
Brushless DC radial air-gap motor
Number of wheels: 
2
Seating capacity: 
2
Top speed: 
65 mph
Typical range: 
35 miles
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My Vectrix

Batteries: 
NiMh
Typical range: 
50KM
Top speed: 
100KM/H
Seating capacity: 
2 persons
Number of wheels: 
2
Motor: 
4KW
Drivetrain: 
in wheel
Curb weight: 
231 kg
Conversion time and cost: 
Standard Vectrix VX-1
Controller: 
Vectrix
Charger: 
Vectrix
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my vectrix

Very Nice to ride and I get plenty of looks when out riding

Lighting: 
led tail light and front parker lamp but quarz halogen h/light
Conversion time and cost: 
stock
Curb weight: 
210 kgs
Drivetrain: 
hub motor
Heater: 
no
Location: 
adelaide
Motor: 
electric
Number of wheels: 
2
Seating capacity: 
2
Top speed: 
100 klms/h
Typical range: 
60 klms
Miles as an EV: 
4000 klms
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