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1995 Griffon / General Motors (Bedford CF Electric Van) electric powered full size passenger van. Imported from England it was the first production electric vehicle GM designed and built specifically as an electrically-powererd cargo carrier.
This collectable 1985 vintage production electric vehicle has less than 17,500 miles and is in average to good condition. Features include. Curb weight of 5,500 lbs, battery weight of 2,000 lbs, payload capacity of 2,200 lbs, and a gross vehicle weight of 7,500 lbs.
There are thirty-six six-volt deep cycle lead acid batteries for a total of 216 volts. Drive motor is mounted at the rear of the vehicle and has a maximum peak output of 50 horsepower, at 40 KW peak power, 216 volts. The motor weighs 302 lbs and has a maximum rated speed of 6,000 RPM. The Traction Contoller is made by Lucas Chloride EV Systems and provides for regenerative braking to extend range.
Manufacturer's Specifications include a daily range of 50-65 miles per charge, maximum speed of 55 MPH, energy usage of 1 mile per 1 kilowatt hour of electricity. Vehicle comes with a Lucas Chloride Spiegel Single Phase 220 Volt Charger with a maximum DC output current of 30 amps. Routine maintenance for the electric drive system consists of topping the battery water levels approximately every three weeks with normal vehicle use utilizing a portable autofil unit.
This vehicle does take a charge and drives well. Sounds like the monorail at disneyland. This item is used and shows signs of normal wear with minior scuffs and scrapes. We do have a number of manuals and many spare parts which we will include.
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This collectable 1985 vintage production electric vehicle has less than 17,500 miles and is in average to good condition. Features include. Curb weight of 5,500 lbs, battery weight of 2,000 lbs, payload capacity of 2,200 lbs, and a gross vehicle weight of 7,500 lbs.
There are thirty-six six-volt deep cycle lead acid batteries for a total of 216 volts. Drive motor is mounted at the rear of the vehicle and has a maximum peak output of 50 horsepower, at 40 KW peak power, 216 volts. The motor weighs 302 lbs and has a maximum rated speed of 6,000 RPM. The Traction Contoller is made by Lucas Chloride EV Systems and provides for regenerative braking to extend range.
Manufacturer's Specifications include a daily range of 50-65 miles per charge, maximum speed of 55 MPH, energy usage of 1 mile per 1 kilowatt hour of electricity. Vehicle comes with a Lucas Chloride Spiegel Single Phase 220 Volt Charger with a maximum DC output current of 30 amps. Routine maintenance for the electric drive system consists of topping the battery water levels approximately every three weeks with normal vehicle use utilizing a portable autofil unit.
