Did you think about how you would build an affordable EV? As I said last month, Virginia Electric Vehicles (VEV) and Electric Vehicles of America, Inc. (EVA) teamed together to build an EV (VEVA “Freedom”) that could get 80-100 miles on a charge. Most EVs are fairly heavy with about 30% battery weight. VEVA “Freedom” should weigh in with ~1000 lbs chassis and 1200 lbs in batteries. Here’s a picture of VEV’s tubular chassis.
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VEVA “FREEDOM” – CHASSIS
At VIRGINIA ELECTRIC VEHICLES (VEV)
At VIRGINIA ELECTRIC VEHICLES (VEV)
Is it starting to make sense? The batteries can be located in the front compartment as well as the back. This is a Reverse Trike! Did I mention that it had a longer wheelbase than a truck. VEVA “Freedom” will have approximately a 3000 GVWR. This will allow it to have ~ 800 lb payload.
VEVA “FREEDOM” – ROLLING CHASSIS
DURING CONSTRUCTION
DURING CONSTRUCTION
You have the “Freedom” to complete this EV the way you want it. VEVA “Freedom” will be released in July for production. VEV will provide the rolling chassis (shown above) with suspension, steering, and brakes for $6000. You can keep it as a sandrail or VEV can finish it off. EVA will provide the drive system to meet your requirements (range, speed, terrain). VEVA can be tailored for you!
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VEVA “FREEDOM” with primary skin
And George Berbari of Virginia EVs
Designer and Builder
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And George Berbari of Virginia EVs
Designer and Builder
Easy access for all people
Control Box over Motor/ Battery Compartment
Next, doors will be added as well as finishing the wiring, instrument panel, and safety features.
Remember last month, we showed the BMW “Gina” – a cloth concept vehicle. The idea is to get people to think outside the box – to evaluate why do we build automobiles the same way we did 100 years ago. Metal bodies, steel frames, heavy engines, four wheels.
Let’s think outside the box. Watch this. You will be amazed.
Remember last month, we showed the BMW “Gina” – a cloth concept vehicle. The idea is to get people to think outside the box – to evaluate why do we build automobiles the same way we did 100 years ago. Metal bodies, steel frames, heavy engines, four wheels.
Let’s think outside the box. Watch this. You will be amazed.
Does this challenge conventional thinking? about EVs? That is what we are doing with VEVA. Encourage risk. Encourage imagination. Create an idea of something different.
The “FREEDOM” will use the T-875 Trojan Battery with T2 Technology. The T2 Technology will provide the same or greater performance (acceleration and range) with 15% more cycle life. Electric Vehicles of America, Inc. has sold Trojan Batteries for 20 years. We have always been pleased with their robustness and long life. They cost more, but doesn’t quality always cost more?
Some question why we are not using lithium batteries. I have always tried to make EVs affordable. With conversions first, then with electric boats, and now a ground up. If we added lithium batteries, the cost would increase the cost $10,000 putting the total over $25,000. Simply unaffordable to most people. Besides we want to prove that you can get 80-100 miles with good Lead Acid technology. Someone could use lithium batteries and double the range – that is their choice.
We see the reduced cost, the lightweight vehicle ,the structural design, the simplicity of the drive system and the 80 mile range as a major selling pont! Now you can have a highway EV for a little more than an NEV! More fun per mile!
The “FREEDOM” will use the T-875 Trojan Battery with T2 Technology. The T2 Technology will provide the same or greater performance (acceleration and range) with 15% more cycle life. Electric Vehicles of America, Inc. has sold Trojan Batteries for 20 years. We have always been pleased with their robustness and long life. They cost more, but doesn’t quality always cost more?
Some question why we are not using lithium batteries. I have always tried to make EVs affordable. With conversions first, then with electric boats, and now a ground up. If we added lithium batteries, the cost would increase the cost $10,000 putting the total over $25,000. Simply unaffordable to most people. Besides we want to prove that you can get 80-100 miles with good Lead Acid technology. Someone could use lithium batteries and double the range – that is their choice.
We see the reduced cost, the lightweight vehicle ,the structural design, the simplicity of the drive system and the 80 mile range as a major selling pont! Now you can have a highway EV for a little more than an NEV! More fun per mile!