Builds Electric TLC FJ-40 Build (2 Viewers)

[charliemeyer007]

I think it was Henry Ford you can have your model A in any color you want as long as its black.

 

[JLawson]

Color is nice! How about recessing the charging port and using the old vent as a door?

 

[70fj40]

I love what you guys have come up with so far. It seems to me like you are trying to keep the appreciation for what these vehicles have always been while building an ultra modern drivetrain. Which seems like it would be an impossible task.
The main question I have is what can someone expect to pay for the crate motor? I understand there are many other associated costs by the time we would have a running driving EV FJ40 but interested in whether you have an idea on crate motor cost.

 

[peesalot]

I agree, the layout and build is well done. Do you guys a battery decline curve for diff batteries or for the one in the 40 ? I ask because my 300 mile range has decreased to 268 in 3 years and I have taken proper care of batt/charging and have very low miles. Just curious what the expected range is ?

 

[TremecElectricGT]

Color is nice! How about recessing the charging port and using the old vent as a door?

Space behind is limited for HVAC plumbing to integrate with the Vintage Air AC/Heat and use the oringal plumbing portal through firewall..... Was a discussion! Good points

 

[TremecElectricGT]

I agree, the layout and build is well done. Do you guys a battery decline curve for diff batteries or for the one in the 40 ? I ask because my 300 mile range has decreased to 268 in 3 years and I have taken proper care of batt/charging and have very low miles. Just curious what the expected range is ?

From someone we know well in the battery dept of a major US EV company the battery settles off the 100% and they were seeing cars at 150K a few years old go strong to 350k+ miles..... We basically use the same chemistry in a VDA format battery ...

 

[TremecElectricGT]

I love what you guys have come up with so far. It seems to me like you are trying to keep the appreciation for what these vehicles have always been while building an ultra modern drivetrain. Which seems like it would be an impossible task.
The main question I have is what can someone expect to pay for the crate motor? I understand there are many other associated costs by the time we would have a running driving EV FJ40 but interested in whether you have an idea on crate motor cost.

We will be updating pricing and have been pusruing production on a scalable basis since 2018... Costs have been high with low volume numbers but we are aiming to get that down as you can bet Tier 1 Automotive manufacturers just are not in the space. Weh ave a 40/50/60/70/80 kWh package and are aiming to get the sysstems starting under $50k and are not far off from releasing updated numbers. Upper end can be @$85K +/- for our systems and full custom systems go much further north (albiet not our target space). We aim for a consist trouble free reliable product backed by a strong manufacturing company! Tariffs have not been helpful we can say that as we manufacture in both US and Mexico. Univerally impactying automotive at the moment.

Thank you for your comments and input! www.electricgt.com for more updates within a couple months!

 

[TremecElectricGT]

Wow awesome work, fit/finish, attention to detail - top notch. Green not my favorite color.

Period correct may have included shag carpet and formica counter tops too... Stuck with the original color on this one and it grows on us for sure..... Not meant to be a "green" driver but rather a daily use performance ride! Thanks for commenting!!

 

[peesalot]

Yeah, we know the batts " Settle" off 100%, thats a dodgey answer, is there an expected range ?