This ones going to be a bit of a slow burner as I need to get the convertible done first - which is almost there.
The project aim here is to convert my mk3 coupe into an EV using some Mitsubishi bits. Its already been done a couple or so times with minis so I am not breaking new ground here. Albeit probably first time for a mk3 coupe as far as I know.
Heres an example in a mini although there are others:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD71bMxrmD4&t=84s
Using the following components from a Mitsubishi PHEV Outlander mk3 from 2012/2020 models:
- https://openinverter.org/wiki/ZombieVerter_VCU to control the system
- Mitsubishi outlander mk3 Rear drive unit - this incorporates the motor and gearbox/diff into one unit. These arevgood enough to make 94hp (70Kw) so pretty bang on the money for the power I am after.
- Mitsubishi outlander mk3 rear drive shafts and inner CV joints. Will mate these to a set of metro driveshafts and outer VC joints. Probably tubed and welded to begin with before having some made up.
- Mitsubishi outlander mk3 rear Voltage Converter Inverter
- Mitsubishi outlander mk3 battery charging cable (including charge socket) - caveat this for type 1 so needs an adapter for type2 AC charging at home.
- Mitsubishi outlander mk3 dcdc converter/charger. Convert HV to 12v to run ancillaries.
- Mitsubishi outlander mk3 coolant heater.
- Wiring source from donor cars as much as possible
- Batteries TBD (the outlander has a 12kw battery which is ok for town range but need to look at alternatives for a longer range. It would need disassembly and repacking anyway.) Plenty of space on the MK3 Coupe to put batteries in the fuel tank compartment and in the back.