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

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.