Builds
This page contains a selection of actual, completed (or nearly completed) builds that demonstrate the use of components, software, and methods of the Open Inverter community. The builds listed identify the vehicles, components, and specs to assist users who are looking for an example of a successful installation of a part (or combination of components). The below page is organized by drivetrain. More examples can be found by searching the Forum, specifically the Projects section.
Nissan Leaf
Toyota GT86
by User/Builder: Zapatero
(January 2020 specs and stats unless otherwise noted)
- Motor
- 2014 Nissan Leaf
- Inverter
- *2022 UPDATE* 160kW Inverter, CAN controlled
- Originally a Nissan Leaf Inverter with Johannes Huebner main board, fully CAN-bus controlled
- Batteries
- *2021 UPDATE* 30kWh pack (from pro-LOX?)
- Originally a 24kWh pack (48 modules, 96 cells) from 2012 Leaf
- BMS
- Orion 2, fully CAN-bus controlled
- ECU
- GT86, Arduino based replacement ECU for CAN-communication from Geraldjustprojects.com
- Chargers
- 2x ELTEK Valere 3.3kW Chargers in parallel, fully CAN-bus controlled (6.6kW slow charge)
- CHAdeMO Fast charging Socket and control box. Controlled by Orion BMS 2.
- DC-DC
- First-gen Tesla Model S converter
- Estimated Power
- 140kW, 400Nm torque
- Range
- 200 km (124.27 mi)
- Fast Charging
- 20-80% in 20 Minutes
- 0-100
- 6.7 Seconds (kph or mph?)
- Air Conditioning
- 400V AC compressor, 12V activated by ECU with all parameters as AC pressure, AC switch
- Heating
- 1.2kW PTC heater from Subaru Outback
| Before | After | |
|---|---|---|
| Front | 710 | 680 |
| Rear | 560 | 660 |
| Total | 1270 | 1340 |
| Before | After | |
|---|---|---|
| Front | 56% | 51% |
| Rear | 44% | 49% |
Links:
Forum Project Thread
Webpage
YouTube Video
Lexus GS450h
BMW E39 (The Land Yacht)
by Builder/User: Jack Bauer aka Damien Maguire
In four+ phases and iterations over more than a decade.
- Phase I (2012-2018)
- Motor
- DC motor (forklift)
- Batteries
- CALB CA180FI cells
- 60 cells, 192V, 36kWh
- Phase II (2018-2020)
- Motor
- AC induction motor
- 140V, Liquid Cooled
- Inverter
- ? Liquid Cooled
- Charger
- Tesla Gen2 10kW
- Ancillary
- Opel Zafira power steering pump
- E39 transmission cooler to radiator
- Phase III (2020)
- Motor
- Siemens 1PV 5135 induction motor
- Gearbox
- E39 530D
- Inverter/Converter
- Prius Gen3
- Batteries
- 9kWh 360V pack from 2018 BMW 740e Hybrid
- Ancillary
- V5 board in Tesla charger
- HV junction box with ISA shunt & Lexus GS450h VCU to control charger and allow pre-charge
- CAN control to all systems
- Phase III.5 (2021)
- Battery
- Added a 24kWh pack from Nissan Leaf in parallel with previously installed BMW 740e Hybrid pack
- Phase IV (Late 2022 - Early 2023)
- Motor
- Lexus GS450h Transaxle
- Inverter
- Lexus GS450h
- Ancillary
- Gearbox swap from Manual to Automatic (E39 shifter)
- Stats (Dyno test 2023)
- 225hp @ 120kph in high gear
- 140.5hp @ 63kph in low gear (NOTE: low gear test not successful/accurate due to wheel torque on dyno roller)
- Ancillary
- 360V nominal
- Zombieverter VCU with version 1.11 software
- CHAdeMO fast charge
Links:
Youtube page
Youtube playlist of this build (starts on vid 21 of Phase I for some reason)
Damien's Website