1973 Mini Classic Mini

This 1973 Austin Mini 1000(Left-hand drive) has been converted to a fully electric vehicle. It offers the unique opportunity to drive a true classic that has been modernized.

With an all-electric drive train, this fun car offers the nostalgia of the classic Mini with the benefits of an electric car. Currently, odometer shows ~7,500 KM (5,000 miles), which was reset as part of the electrical conversion process, so this represents “electric miles”.

Drive Train

Transmission

Original 4-speed synchro Rod-change electronic reverse via dashboard switch, Front wheel drive

Wheels

New Yokohama 165/70 R 10 A 008 Tyre and 4.5" x 10" Ultralite Mini Wheel - Silver wheels - Summer 2021 (less than 100 miles), new chrome lugs

Brakes

4-wheel drum rebuilt master cylinder, new front cylinders

Regenerative braking

Variable, brake-line pressure sensor

Drive Motor

Controller

Kelly KLS-72701-8080 a A/C sine wave BLDC 72 V-700 A CANbus & USB interface

Motor

Motenergy ME 1306 30 k W peak (40 hp), 12 k W continuous

Cooling

200 CFM cooling fan, low-noise

Heatsink and fans on controller

Instrumentation

Digital Dash

Classic Mini Speedo, temperature gauge, and 12 V battery voltage, fuel gauge shows traction battery charge level

Teensy 4.1 with touchscreen color TFT LCD shows real-time power (KW) & time interfaces with Kelley controller via CAN bus and BMS and State of Charge monitor.

Battery

Cells

27 x CALB CA 60 FI Li Fe PO 4 (60 AH 3.2 v)

Approximately 500 full charging cycles (life-to-date) 4 KWH 80% utilization

Battery Management System (BMS)

Green Bike Kit GBK Smart PCM/BMS for 20 S~30 S battery (27 cell 3.2 v) – primary charger management – High Voltage charge termination (3.4 v) Low-Voltage (2.5 v) balancing while charging, Alarm on dash and audible buzzer

State of Charge (Fuel Gauge)

Arduino Uno with 600 a 75 m V shunt

DC-DC Converter

400 w

Contractor

ZJW 12 VDC Coils 600 Amps

Primary Fuse

800 A

Charger

Battery Space 1500 w 220 v Smart Charger adapter for J 1772 connections

Charge Time – less than 4 hours

Connects through gas cap

12 V Battery

Li Ion with backup

Lights

Headlights

LED 7” with Daytime-Running-Lights (DRL)

Interior and exterior lights

All LED

Fog Lights

2

Stereo

Amplifier

Pyle Bluetooth 200 w (peak) 4 channel

Speakers

Front: 4” Kicker KSC 504 (150 w peak)

Rear: 6 x 9” JBL GX 963 (300 w peak)

Subwoofer

Rockville 600 w 8” under driver's seat RW 8 CA

Steering Wheel Control

Bluetooth stereo control Play/Pause/Skip/Volume

Body

Windows

Tinted, side and rear

Rear subframe

Replaced 2018 with new

Front End

Fiberglass one-piece front-end, flips-up for easy access to engine compartment

Roof

UV protected Union Jack decal – color matched to body paint color

Mirrors

Chrome left and right-side mirrors.

Suspension

Dampers/shocks

GAZ Adjustable Shock Absorbers LOWERED

Springs

Hi Lo Adjustable Kit with red coil spring conversion

Front Tie-rods

Adjustable, new 2018

Interior

Dashboard

Walnut veneer dash with original 3 gauge cluster

Fuel Gauge

Reports actual battery charge level

Temperature Gauge

Motor Temperature measured by Digital Dashboard

Volts

12 V battery monitor

Heater

Ceramic 1500 w heater with variable speed fan

Handles

Aluminum door/window controls

Carpet

Replaced in 2016, black

Ceiling

Black headliner and new sun visors

Seatbelts

Front: 3-point, replaced 2015

Rear: Lap

Windscreen wipers & washer

2 speed with mist button new washer fluid container

Performance

Efficiency

160 WH/Mile (2 nd Gear) 180 WH/Mile (3 rd Gear)

Range (Approximate w/ 4 KWH 80% of capacity)

~20-25 miles, depending on driving style

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