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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 [https://openinverter.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=11 Projects] section.
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 [https://openinverter.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=11 Projects] section.


== Nissan Leaf ==
== [[Nissan Leaf Motors|Nissan Leaf]] ==
 
Toyota GT86


'''<big>Toyota GT86</big>'''
by User/Builder: [https://openinverter.org/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=419 Zapatero]
<br>
(January 2020 specs and stats unless otherwise noted)
(January 2020 specs and stats unless otherwise noted)
 
<br>
Motor: 2014 Nissan Leaf  
;Motor  
 
: 2014 Nissan Leaf  
Inverter: *2022 UPDATE* 160kW Inverter, CAN controlled. (Formerly: Nissan Leaf Inverter with Johannes Huebner main board, fully CAN-bus controlled)
;Inverter
 
: *2022 UPDATE* 160kW Inverter, CAN controlled  
Batteries: *2021 UPDATE* 30kWh pack (from pro-LOX?) (Formerly 24kWh pack [48 modules, 96 cells] from 2012 Leaf)
: Originally a Nissan Leaf Inverter with Johannes Huebner main board, fully CAN-bus controlled
 
;Batteries
BMS: Orion 2, fully CAN-bus controlled  
: *2021 UPDATE* 30kWh pack (from pro-LOX?)  
 
: Originally a 24kWh pack (48 modules, 96 cells) from 2012 Leaf  
ECU: GT86, Arduino based replacement ECU for CAN-communication from Geraldjustprojects.com  
;BMS
 
: Orion 2, fully CAN-bus controlled  
Chargers:
;ECU
:1 - 2x ELTEK Valere 3.3kW Chargers in parallel, fully CAN-bus controlled (6.6kW slow charge)
: GT86, Arduino based replacement ECU for CAN-communication from Geraldjustprojects.com  
: 2 - CHAdeMO Fast charging Socket and control box. Controlled by Orion BMS 2
;Chargers  
DC-DC: First-gen Tesla Model S converter
: 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.
Estimated Power: 140kW, 400Nm torque
;DC-DC  
Range: 200 km (124.27 mi)
: First-gen Tesla Model S converter
 
<br>
Fast Charging: 20-80% in 20 Minutes
;Estimated Power
0-100: 6.7 Seconds (kph or mph?)
: 140kW, 400Nm torque
;Range
: 200 km (124.27 mi)
<br>
;Fast Charging
: 20-80% in 20 Minutes
;0-100
: 6.7 Seconds (kph or mph?)
<br>
;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
<br>
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Links:
[https://openinverter.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=326 Forum Project Thread]
[http://www.weltreisewerkstatt.de/?page%20id=317 Webpage]
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Bj9X9sHXDQ YouTube Video]


== [[Lexus GS450h Drivetrain|Lexus GS450h]] ==
'''<big>BMW E39 (The Land Yacht)</big>'''


Interior
by Builder/User: [https://openinverter.org/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=49 Jack Bauer] aka Damien Maguire
 
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
 
User/Builder: [https://openinverter.org/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=419 Zapatero]
 
[https://openinverter.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=326 Forum Project Thread]


[http://www.weltreisewerkstatt.de/?page%20id=317 Webpage]
In four+ phases and iterations over more than a decade.
 
<br>
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Bj9X9sHXDQ YouTube Video]
;Phase I (2012-2018)
;Motor
: DC motor (forklift)
;Batteries
: CALB CA180FI cells
: 60 cells, 192V, 36kWh
<br>
;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
<br>
;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
<br>
;Phase III.5 (2021)
;Battery
: Added a 24kWh pack from Nissan Leaf in parallel with previously installed BMW 740e Hybrid pack
<br>
;Phase IV (Late 2022 - Early 2023)
;Motor
: Lexus GS450h Transaxle
;Inverter
: Lexus GS450h
;Ancillary
: Gearbox swap from Manual to Automatic (E39 shifter)
<br>
;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
<br>
Links:
[https://www.youtube.com/@Evbmw Youtube page]
[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPHK4T9kKEyYRhPQJPOvSGyibmyiA26bj Youtube playlist of this build (starts on vid 21 of Phase I for some reason)]
[https://www.evbmw.com/index.php Damien's Website]

Latest revision as of 23:04, 7 February 2025

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


Weight (in kg)
Before After
Front 710 680
Rear 560 660
Total 1270 1340
Weight Ratio
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