Converting a car from gasoline to electric: BMW 330ci (E46)
Originally equipped with a 3-liter V6, this BMW 330ci was converted to an electric car, using components from savaged hybrid cars. It is now significantly faster, with the following specifications:
Chassis
• 2001 BMW 330ci
• E46 generation
• 3,500 lbs
• Limited-slip diff
Battery
• LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2
• 28 kWh
• 621 V
• Sourced from 1¾ Chevy Volts
Motor, Transmission, Inverter
• Three-phase BLDC
• 2-speed transmission
• Regenerative brakes
• 335 HP
• 4,800 lbf⋅ft
• Sourced from a Lexus GS450h
Chassis
• 2001 BMW 330ci
• E46 generation
• 3,500 lbs
• Limited-slip diff
Battery
• LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2
• 28 kWh
• 621 V
• Sourced from 1¾ Chevy Volts
Motor, Transmission, Inverter
• Three-phase BLDC
• 2-speed transmission
• Regenerative brakes
• 335 HP
• 4,800 lbf⋅ft
• Sourced from a Lexus GS450h
David Carrier
During the day, David Carrier has been developing products for over ten years, at Parallax Inc., in Rocklin, California. Both at work, and on his own time, he works on open-source hardware projects, with projects ranging from simple development boards to complex robotics applications. He enjoys operating anything quick and exciting, whether it be a car, boat, motorcycle, or an airplane, but prefers the instantaneous power of electric motors, and he one day hopes to work on electric versions of every type of vehicle.