The second REV plug-in electric conversion project was started in 2009. It is a four-wheel, two-seater high-performance car, based based on a Lotus Elise S2, 2002 model. The car has undergone extensive alteration to accomodate batteries, wiring, motor and associated instrumentation.

Project stage 1: March - Oct. 2009: removal of ICE components, installation of electric motor, controller, batteries, drive system

Project stage 2: March - Oct. 2010: reinforcement of rear vehicles structure to carry 83 batteries, electrical wiring, prototyping of new battery management system and interfacing to automotive PC, engine sound generator.

Specifications:

Base Vehicle: 2002 Lotus Elise S2, manual, 2-seater Drivetrain: 5sp manual. rear wheel drive. Controller: UQM Powerphase75, 75kW Batteries: 83 ThunderSky Lithium Ion Phosphate LFP60AHA 3.2V Voltage: 266 V Capacity: 16 kWh Max continuous current, power: 180A, 48kW Charger: Brusa NLG5 Charging Time: 6 hours (full charge) Range: 100 km (road tested) Top Speed: 200+ km/h (estimate) Seating: 2 passengers, 2 doors Curb Weight 936 kg (780kg petrol car) Computer/DAQ: Automotive PC Instrum./Display: Touchscreen LCD Bat. Management: Neubronner Electronics Black Box: UWA Development

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