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Ford Ranger was purchased
After researching DC systems for a year, and attending an “Ampmobile” seminar, this 2004 Ford Ranger was purchased, clean title, 90K Miles, $2800.00. Same body style as 2011. Least expensive Ranger I could find in 8 months of searching. Painter’s truck. Well used. Needed TLC.
Work starts
Truck paint and body work in progress. Truck battery box design in progress. Lesson learned: Interior gutted. Previous owner smoked.
Battery boxes were designed
Designed, and modeled battery boxes with robust strength and factor of safety. All designed to be “bolted in” with grade 8 bolts (or welded).
Integration time
Truck was reassembled after paint. Rear battery box with integrated lift was installed.
DC motor was installed
The 9“ Advanced DC motor was installed with integrated aluminum plate.
Truck at show
We made it to the Lake Oswego EV show as an “In progress EV, 50% complete”. Important milestone.
Dashboard complete
Integrated EV Gauge Dashboard completed with motor over temp light.
Working on the batteries
All 24 dry, SLA batteries were purchased and rear batteries were installed in rear battery box.
Installations
Mid chassis battery weldments, plastic boxes and mid batteries installed.
Control board
Control Board assembled.
Test drive
Finish Integration and first test drive.
“Thank you Richard Donovan for your three days of help and advice. I couldn’t have made this timeline without your help.”
Looking good
Rear bed fabrication complete, sealed up and sprayed with Linex.
BMS Installed
BMS installed, charger and clean up continues.
Packaging complete
Packaging complete with access to all batteries.
Mission complete
Lead Acid 24KWhr Electric Ranger is Complete!!!!
Lead Acid Battery
Lead Acid Battery EV Driven daily 1124 miles no failures.
New Lithium Kit
New Lithium Kit Design Completed at 24 KWHR.
Truck is also designed back to stock weight at 3200 lbs
Ranger Lithium Kit
Our latest developed product is based on the tested release of our upgraded Lithium, 24.3 KWHR, Ford Ranger, Battery Pack and 2K Zilla controller. We always maintain the batteries with an open BMS, battery management system, to ensure safety and battery longevity.
With this Latest system and recommended controller, converted vehicle will be close to stock weight, targeted 17 sec ¼ mile and 75 miles range.
Our Partners
Formerly Rae EV, now Rae’s Electric Garage, was founded under the inspiration of Mike Moore of Ampmobiles LLC. Thank you, Mike, and Ampmobiles, for your excellent technical leadership and client support! Our system is better because of Ampmobiles.
Thank you to all those who have supported Rae’s Electric Garage through the years and its many challenges. Rae’s Electric Garage is a proud supporter of the following companies:
