Just joined to source some info on the Berlingo. 2 of us here in sunny Brisbane Australia are building a Mk1 and a Mk2 Berlingo full electric conversion. Yes we know about the Electric version of the Berlingo.
Both vans will have the same 144volt system with 120Amp 40 lithium-ion Nissan Leaf batteries. The DC electric motor is direct coupled to the grearbox without a clutch which is not the optimal way but a cheap and quick way to get the system up and running.
Range is expected to be 100kms plus and this will be my daily commute which is a easy 50mks plus extra 15kms on school pickup days... so well within the range.
I'm a Sheetmetal Worker by trade and the other Berlingo builder is a Siemens Engineer so we will have it covered pretty much but never owned or worked on a Citroen before... I have already gotten plenty tips like the pesky front bumper clips on the Mk2, for one.
As the project gets done I can do a page for it if there is interest.
FYI... I have a projects site for my race car and previous/future projects including the Berlingo. http://www.ynet.com.au
Both vans will have the same 144volt system with 120Amp 40 lithium-ion Nissan Leaf batteries. The DC electric motor is direct coupled to the grearbox without a clutch which is not the optimal way but a cheap and quick way to get the system up and running.
Range is expected to be 100kms plus and this will be my daily commute which is a easy 50mks plus extra 15kms on school pickup days... so well within the range.
I'm a Sheetmetal Worker by trade and the other Berlingo builder is a Siemens Engineer so we will have it covered pretty much but never owned or worked on a Citroen before... I have already gotten plenty tips like the pesky front bumper clips on the Mk2, for one.
As the project gets done I can do a page for it if there is interest.
FYI... I have a projects site for my race car and previous/future projects including the Berlingo. http://www.ynet.com.au