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Mazda MX-5 Miata (1996)
for sale

Price: US $1,000.00

Description:

Highlights:
Fully operational Electric Vehicle conversion with current Massachusetts registration and inspection stickerBrand new battery pack (14 Deka 8A31DTM AGM batteries) purchased in March 2015Azure Dynamics AC motor/controller (AC24LS motor and DMOC-445 controller) with regenerative brakingOn-board PFC2500 dual-voltage charger (accepts either 120 or 240 volt input)Chassis has all new bushings, ball joints, manual steering rack, tie rod ends, and wheel bearingsEntire brake system is brand new, including master cylinder, rotors, calipers, and all brake linesSeparate Odyssey PC925 battery for 12V systemMeanwell SP-480 40 amp DC/DC converter keeps Odyssey battery chargedMES-70/6E 12V vacuum pump supports power brake vacuum boosterNew KYB adjustable shocks and Ground Control adjustable coil-over springsOriginal 5-speed transmission has been retainedBrand new clutch and lightweight flywheel“Lithium-ready” motor/controller that can handle up to a 336 volt battery packDMOC-445 controller has many programmable parameters that can be configured with a laptopOver $15K spent on parts alone
Background
This is the second EV conversion project completed by the Electric Vehicle Club at Winchester High School in Massachusetts (our first conversion was an S10 pickup that used a simple DC motor and controller). The costs of the donor Miata and the EV conversion parts were funded with grants, while all the labor was performed by students under the supervision of experienced mechanics and engineers from the community. The work was performed over a 5-year period using the space and facilities of the former auto shop at Winchester High School.
Due to a major renovation of Winchester High School, we are losing our work space, so the Miata must be sold. In terms of the EV conversion work, all of the hard work has been done, but several details have not been completed. Following are some things that will be left for the new owner:
No dash gauges have been installed to monitor voltage, current, motor RPM, etc.Motor controller fans need a duct to draw intake air from trunkNo heater currently installed, ceramic heater conversion recommendedTires have good tread but they are old and should be replacedSuspension has not been alignedSeat upholstery is worn (see photos)Convertible top works fine but is in only fair condition (see photos)Body is mostly rust-free but has a lot of small dings, especially in the hood and trunk lidPaint is presentable but probably only rates a 7 out of 10 The ideal buyer for this car would be an EV conversion enthusiast who has considered doing an EV conversion, or has already completed a DC conversion and would like to step up to an AC conversion. This is not a factory EV that you just get in and drive like a Nissan Leaf, with no understanding of how it actually works. This is a “project car” that is not quite complete, and the buyer should have some knowledge of EV conversions and their operation. There is a robust on-line support community for EV conversions and there are interest groups such as the Electric Auto Association that have local chapters.
The actual range of this car has not been tested, but is estimated to be 30 to 40 miles. Top speed has not been tested either, but it has been up to 40 mph on limited in-town driving. The top speed is probably around 50 mph.
Based on what other EV conversions have sold for on ebay, we recognize that this car will sell for less than the cost of just the parts that were used. However, this was an educational project and we are now forced to sell the car because we are losing our space. The car is being auctioned with NO RESERVE, and the sales proceeds will be returned to the organization that provided the bulk of the grant money that funded the project. Serious buyers can call Joe at 781-721-2848 for more details about the car.

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