53 kW
53 kW? Any Herbie fan knows the number, but not the power rating. This beautiful little 1967 Beetle came to reGEN Autowerks with a seized engine, trashed interior, and some faded 53 decals. During the restoration and EV conversion process, a funny thing happened. As Steve Nestel tells it, "The electric motor specification sheet was sitting on my desk one day. I glanced down and noticed that peak power for this motor was 53 kiloWatts. That sealed the deal for restoring its old Herbie glory."
Specifications
Vehicle: 1967 Volkswagen Type I Beetle
Motor: HPEVS AC-50 3-phase AC induction
71 HP (53 kW), 121 ft-lb
Billet aluminum transmission adapter
Drive: Curtis 1238 AC motor controller
650 A peak / liquid cooled
Fuel: Tesla Model S Lithium Ion Battery Modules
5 modules totaling 26.5 kWh
126 VDC max
BMS: Dilithium Design Battery Management System
30 cell voltages, 15 module temperatures
Color touchscreen interface
Gauge: 6V analog fuel gauge showing battery state of charge
Charge: J1772 charge port
Elcon 2500 W dual voltage charger
Power: 300W, 12V Sevcon DC-DC converter
Tranny: 2-speed with heavy duty differential
Aluminum flywheel
Throttle: Toyota Prius Hall-effect pedal
Brakes: Disc front / drum rear
Radio: Custom Autosound 300W AM/FM/Bluetooth
Speakers: Under-seat 250W with 8-inch subwoofer
Range: 80 ~100 miles
Speed: 75 MPH low gear / 143 MPH high gear (yeah right!)