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Recycle an old car to Electric Like this 1979 MGB

Before:

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After:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Before After Change
Horsepower 62 88 Up 42%
Tq (Ft-lb) 88 110 Up 25%

Specs:

  • 110 Mile Range
  • 6 hour charge from empty
  • 88 Horsepower AC motor
  • (48) 160 Ahr Lithium Ion cells
  • 163 Volts
  • 25 KWhr Capacity
  • Before Conversion Wt 2280 lbs
  • After Conversion Wt 2568 lbs
  • Approx. $20K for parts

MGE Project Photos:

  1. Early photos of the MG – before the electric conversion
  2. Battery Boxes