Electric powered Mini. Is this the future?

AGoaty · 18-10-2017, 02:51 PM

The video doesn't give anything away. I also would like to see some performance figures as "Thermal and acoustic performances have been improved compared to the original car" doesn't say much. The idea is good though...

https://www.ian-motion.com/en/

InstantCustard · 18-10-2017, 04:33 PM

The video puts me right off

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gazwad · 18-10-2017, 05:38 PM

yeah the video is trying a bit too hard.
I've been thinking about doing an electric mini for a while but don't think it is worth while until battery technology improves massively as for a decent range the battery pack will be massively heavy and take up far too much space sacrificing boot and passenger space and the weight will ruin handling.

InstantCustard · 18-10-2017, 05:44 PM

I see what your saying Gaz, however, all that will quickly be forgotten about when it’s so easy to pick up guys at the airfield!
Seriously though, battery and motor technology is moving so quickly at the moment, it really would be a waste taking on a conversion now.

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Oz · 18-10-2017, 07:52 PM

I like the idea of an Electric Mini but I'd like to see it with all 4 wheels driven

the instant torque from zero revs and 4 driven wheels would give it monster standing start acceleration

Underhauled · 18-10-2017, 08:53 PM

you might like this then

http://www.irishminis.ie/forum/viewt...hilit=Electric

Add_Gee · 19-10-2017, 01:02 PM

I'd love to build an electric mini just for going to work and back, that link above looks good, would like some more info on the electric motor side of things.

MattG · 19-10-2017, 03:57 PM

me to love to build one ...

need to break a tesla up

Oz · 19-10-2017, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Underhauled

you might like this then

http://www.irishminis.ie/forum/viewt...hilit=Electric

Very nice

Oz · 19-10-2017, 06:37 PM

http://evmini.ca/archive

A nice blog here

Oz · 19-10-2017, 07:15 PM

http://www.everything-ev.com/index.p...roducts_id=521

K series Adapter plate for Electric Motor - could be of interest to K series guys and those using Watson frames

Oz · 19-10-2017, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oz

http://www.everything-ev.com/index.p...roducts_id=521

K series Adapter plate for Electric Motor - could be of interest to K series guys and those using Watson frames

Wasn't the Auto Metro a CVT transmission ? Would that work with an electric motor ? It just seems odd to bolt an Electric Motor to a 5 speed manual box

joltfreak · 19-10-2017, 11:17 PM

I've been looking at this for a couple years now. The easiest route would be to mate the electric motor to a regular transmission. This would keep servicing as close to standard as possible and you can play with the gearing.
I work at an electric lift truck dealer so motors are easy to find! As others mentioned batteries are the draw back. I would like to look further into adding a generator to top up or extend the range (kinda like the Chevy volt).

Need to finish my current build first tho !!

MattG · 20-10-2017, 07:42 AM

hmmm interesting ,

Oz · 20-10-2017, 08:27 AM

I couldn't help thinking more about those K series adapter plates .. MGF frames front and rear, 2 Metro CVT boxes and two e-motors = 4wd electric twini-Mini - only problem is where would you put the cells ?

18-10-2017, 02:51 PM	#1
AGoaty Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Keighley, West Yorkshire Posts: 2,655 Subframe: Watson CC: 1796 Make: Rover ECU: Standard	Electric powered Mini. Is this the future? The video doesn't give anything away. I also would like to see some performance figures as "Thermal and acoustic performances have been improved compared to the original car" doesn't say much. The idea is good though... https://www.ian-motion.com/en/ __________________ If tha does owt fo nowt, olas do it fo this 'en.

18-10-2017, 05:38 PM	#3
gazwad Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: northampton Posts: 1,870 Subframe: Home Made CC: 1796 Make: Rover ECU: standard	yeah the video is trying a bit too hard. I've been thinking about doing an electric mini for a while but don't think it is worth while until battery technology improves massively as for a decent range the battery pack will be massively heavy and take up far too much space sacrificing boot and passenger space and the weight will ruin handling. __________________ my build: http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4887 https://youtu.be/X7O46JmFPh0

18-10-2017, 07:52 PM	#5
Oz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Jersey, Channel Islands Posts: 4,060 Subframe: Other CC: 1595 Make: Honda ECU: DTA	I like the idea of an Electric Mini but I'd like to see it with all 4 wheels driven the instant torque from zero revs and 4 driven wheels would give it monster standing start acceleration __________________ New subframe fitting has begun - slowly Build Thread - Standard Round Nose with K series subframe build begun

19-10-2017, 03:57 PM	#8
MattG Administrator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: West Sussex,UK Posts: 7,215 Subframe: Allspeed CC: 2000 Make: Vauxhall ECU: Megasquirt	me to love to build one ... need to break a tesla up __________________ Mini Restoration on YouTube VW camper in storage , Red hot , www.16vmini.co.uk www.jetblackmini.co.uk Dad's Building K1100 : bmw.16vmini.co.uk , donate to club running costs : paypal@16vminiclub.com

19-10-2017, 06:37 PM	#10
Oz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Jersey, Channel Islands Posts: 4,060 Subframe: Other CC: 1595 Make: Honda ECU: DTA	http://evmini.ca/archive A nice blog here __________________ New subframe fitting has begun - slowly Build Thread - Standard Round Nose with K series subframe build begun

18-10-2017, 08:53 PM	#6
Underhauled Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 148	you might like this then http://www.irishminis.ie/forum/viewt...hilit=Electric

19-10-2017, 01:02 PM	#7
Add_Gee Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 354 Subframe: Watson CC: 1800 Make: Rover ECU: Rover	I'd love to build an electric mini just for going to work and back, that link above looks good, would like some more info on the electric motor side of things.

19-10-2017, 07:15 PM	#11
Oz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Jersey, Channel Islands Posts: 4,060 Subframe: Other CC: 1595 Make: Honda ECU: DTA	http://www.everything-ev.com/index.p...roducts_id=521 K series Adapter plate for Electric Motor - could be of interest to K series guys and those using Watson frames __________________ New subframe fitting has begun - slowly Build Thread - Standard Round Nose with K series subframe build begun

19-10-2017, 11:17 PM	#13
joltfreak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Canada Posts: 237 Subframe: MTB CC: 1800 Make: Honda ECU: Standard-ish	I've been looking at this for a couple years now. The easiest route would be to mate the electric motor to a regular transmission. This would keep servicing as close to standard as possible and you can play with the gearing. I work at an electric lift truck dealer so motors are easy to find! As others mentioned batteries are the draw back. I would like to look further into adding a generator to top up or extend the range (kinda like the Chevy volt). Need to finish my current build first tho !!

20-10-2017, 07:42 AM	#14
MattG Administrator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: West Sussex,UK Posts: 7,215 Subframe: Allspeed CC: 2000 Make: Vauxhall ECU: Megasquirt	hmmm interesting ,

20-10-2017, 08:27 AM	#15
Oz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Jersey, Channel Islands Posts: 4,060 Subframe: Other CC: 1595 Make: Honda ECU: DTA	I couldn't help thinking more about those K series adapter plates .. MGF frames front and rear, 2 Metro CVT boxes and two e-motors = 4wd electric twini-Mini - only problem is where would you put the cells ? __________________ New subframe fitting has begun - slowly Build Thread - Standard Round Nose with K series subframe build begun

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