Entries by Rod Dilkes

Business For 75

We are a small business and our contribution is not much, but it’s worth saying that we support the mission to reduce pollution and build a clean energy economy in Australia. This is the fight we need to have, a positive one, for the future of our kids and grandkids. https://www.businessfor75.com.au

Yet another Mitsubishi iMiev Battery Upgrade

Recently completed battery replacement on this Mitsubishi iMiev 2009. The range was previously around 70km. After the battery swap and firmware reflash the range estimator is now showing 260km after a full charge. The little car has a new lease on life!

Polaris Ranger EV Lithium Batteries

Another Polaris Ranger EV rolls off the production line with Lithium Batteries. We installed 200Ah LFP batteries (80kg total) as a direct replacement for the 8 x US Battery 12V 155Ah (200+ kg). Effectively the same usable capacity but with much reduced weight and increased performance. One big advantage of LiFeP04 (LFP) batteries is they […]

Mitsubishi iMiev Battery Upgrade

Rod recently completed a battery replacement on this Mitsubishi iMiev Minicab. The range was previously around 70km. After the battery swap and firmware reflash the range estimator is now showing 225km after a full charge! All this for <$10,000.

Polaris Ranger EV Lithium Batteries

Another Polaris Ranger EV is converted by EV Power to Lithium Batteries. We installed 200Ah LFP batteries (80kg total) as a direct replacement for the 8 x US Battery 12V 155Ah (200+ kg). Effectively the same usable capacity but with much reduced weight and increased performance.