Chris Jones' Mustang EV Conversion

- 40 mile range, mixed driving or at 65 MPH
- No body modifications; <100 lb curb weight gain
- over 13,000 EV miles driven since July 2006
- Charge offset by 6 home solar panels covering only 75 square feet
- $30K for state-of-the-art LiFePO4 conversion plus $3K for solar
Updated 5/30/2010
DISCLAIMER:
An EV conversion project can pose safety, monetary and time risks. Please proceed with caution and seek professional help as needed if you attempt to do something similar. The following information may be inaccurate or misleading -- please verify any information posted here independently before making any decisions based on that information. Contact me at  chris_b_jones@prodigy.net  if you have any questions or comments.
OVERVIEW:
EVDL Photo Album Summary Sheet
Photo Album
Blog
Results
REQUIREMENTS:
Goals
Requirements
Payload Measurements
ANALYSIS:
Gear ratio comparison
Rationale
DESIGN:
Design Decision List
Weight Estimate
EV Parts List (to be updated)
Theory of Operation (to be updated)
Wiring Diagrams (to be added)
Fabrication and Assembly Drawings (to be added)
TEST RESULTS:
4/12/07 baseline performance
efficiency improvement measurements
OTHER DOCUMENTATION:
EV User's Manual
Brusa charger programming procedure
Valence U-Charge BMU monitoring procedure
Troubleshooting guide
LINKS:
Acknowledgements