Specification: Battery
Capacity: 10 Kwh
Cells: LiFePo4 (lithium iron)
Output: 100 volts
Range: 65 miles (105KM)
Weight: Just 30kg heavier than the original 2cv
Guarantee.
3 year battery guarantee.
2 year guarantee on the rest of the EV components.
2500 charge cycles
The 2cEv incorporates Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePo) batteries. The 2cEv batteries are guaranteed to be at least 80% of their original capacity after 2,500 charge cycles. This means if you fully charge your 2cEv twice a week every week, it will take 24 years to reach the 2500 charge cycles or approximately 175000 miles.
"I think I will wait, as battery Technology is moving so fast."
So you might think this is the case! lets look at Tesla, the leading electric vehicle manufacturer.
Since 2012, when the Tesla model S was launched, until 2020 the battery capacity has increased by 15 Kwh (kilowatt hour). This means it has increased from 85 Kwh (range of 265 miles) to 100 Kwh (range of 405 miles) due to improvement in battery cell Technology. The extra 15 kwh increase will give an approximate range increase of 50 miles.
But… I hear you say, the range has increased by 140 miles!
So where did the other 90 miles come from? The majority of the extra 140 miles range increase comes from the improvements and efficiency of the electric motors, NOT battery improvements.
The electric motor we use in our 2cEv has an average efficiency of close to 90%
Will the cost of batteries fall in price as more EV's are produced?
With economies of scale the battery cost will drop but not as much as you think for the smaller buyers in the battery market like us.
Take the 100 Kwh Tesla battery pack for example, which has enough energy to run an average UK house for 10 days, this battery pack is made up of many battery cells so when the price drops a little bit per cell it will make a larger difference to the sale price of the car.
However as we only use 10 kwh battery packs the price drop will NOT make that much difference.
Also, you need to bare in mind that Tesla manufacture most of their own battery cells, so have no middlemen taking their cut.
We use LiFePo4 (lithium iron phosphate) battery cells. Tesla also uses LiFePo4 battery in their standard range Tesla model 3 which is produced in China and sold in Europe.
So if you are waiting for battery technology to increase the range or lower the cost, you’ll be waiting a very long time.
Buy with confidence
Our EV conversion is made from new components. This means you can buy with confidence knowing that our kit is brand new.
A large number of classic EV conversion kits are assembled using old salvaged electric vehicles…” such as a Nissan Leaf. The problem with salvaging parts from old EVs is the battery will have lost a considerable amount energy density. We say this from our own experience owning a Nissan leaf (model year 2010-2015). Modern EV batteries do not have this problem.
No spare wheel? I need a spare wheel in case I get a flat!
Most modern cars do not come with a spare wheel, but if you would like a spare wheel for your 2cEv we can always supply one.
Can you remember the last time you had a flat tyre? Most flat tyres are due to bad maintenance such as the tyre getting old or bold or rust behind your wheels which leak air.
We can supply you with a tyre repair kit if required just in case you do get a flat tyre. We can also put an anti-puncture gel inside your tyres on request (which a lot of bikers use as motor bikes never carry a spare wheel).