eSmart (Electric Smart Fortwo)

Car properties^(*)

• Driving range: 40 km (with Li-ion pack 100 km)
• chassis: 2 seats city commuter
• Gears: directrive original 3rd gear fixed, gearratio 6,9
• performance: 0-50Km/h 6,4 sec., top speed 94 Km/h
• brakes: car's original + regenerating
• security options: car's original
• color: can be selected
• options: can be selected
• computer: included

Technology (chosen for the proto phase)

• Motor: EVE-M1AC 15Kw AC induction motor
• controller/electronic devices: EVE POWERPAC™15 (includes controller, charger, dc/dc converter, etc.)
• Batteries: lead AGM deep-cycle 85Ah (optional Thunder-Sky (LFP-40 and -60))
• Battery management (Li-ion option): Lithium Balance BMS

Availability

• First prototype will be on the road in April 2009.

Mode of production

Smart Fortwo (W450) is converted to an electric car by removing internal combustion engine and all related parts, replacing them with top-of-the-line electric vehicle technology and AGM deep-cycle batteries (lithium batteries optional). Cars will be produced in series by creating a modular installation kit which allows quick replacement of the ICE technology.

Production progress

1. Initial survey
2. Car type selection
3. Prototype manufacturing (we're here)
4. Selecting the vendors
5. Binding orders
6. Cars complete
7. Cars in use

Useful info

• Range: Range Calculation NEDC: City + Freeway with AGM batteries

Photos & Videos

• Testdrive: The youtube video of the testdrive2
• Motor: AC induction motor
• PowerpAC: powerpAC15 into the trunk
• Socket: recharge socket
• Battery Pack: lead AGM battery pack
• Drivetrain: Motor coupled with original transmission

^{(*) The given values for car properties are desired values. The properties will be refined during prototype tests.}