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Lotus Elon

1969 Analogue Lotus Elan reborn without noise & smells. Same weight to keep handling balance

Brothers from the same mother !
(a Tesla model x donated 1/3 of her battery modules to produce #LotusElon )

Size matters - Less IS More.

#ThankYouTesla4Loaner
#electricrestomod
#ElecticClassicCars
#ForTheDrivers
#LotusElan
#Narrow

Yessss .. Instruments mobile phone, Bluetooth Stereo, all playing nice

#ElectricClassicCars
#electricrestomod
#FortheDrivers
#LotusElan
#lotusElon
#amped
#650kg

Almost ready to install ..

#simpBMS
#bluetoothRadio
#kWh #Volts #Amps
#TeslaModule #Temps
#StateOfCharge #Display

About to print new instrument panel for 'radio hole'. Includes, Drive, Neutral Reverse, 2 stages of regen: overall and with braking, #simpBMS display, Volts, Amps, kW, kWh, and Bluetooth radio and phone connection.

#lotusElon
#LotusElan
#ElectroMod
#electricrestomod
#ElectricClassicCars
#digitalAtadSmallerThan1960s

Gentlemen, Start your Engines
Errrr it's already on 😎

Good to meet up with and old friend, Martin Brown, and his super well sorted Elan. Had A LOT of fun sharing and comparing.

#LotusElan
#IgetTHEappealOFaTwinc
#HearRevsDontneedATacho
😎

More Power Egor 🔋

#ForTheDrivers
#electricrestomod
#ElectricClassicCars
#ElectroMod
#LotusElan
#650kgEV

Hanging like a bat from boot roof 😆
Elcon 7Kw / 32A charger, controlled by simpBMS, with switchable charging rates and AVC2 charging interface.

#electricrestomod
#ElectricClassicCars
#LotusElan
#lotusElon
#evclassiccar
#simpBMS
#teslamodules
#watercooled
#type2handshake

MOT'd #LotusElon even tho a 50 yr old classic, it's necessary (and prudent), as its had a ’major change to the power train' 😆 yep - fossil Gobbler into a quiet , forceful type.

Power, signal coolant conduits replace a low hanging exhaust.
#NeedsAtidy #nomoresparks #LotusElan

Good Progress Today: Got brilliant #netgainmotors Tau software to simulate clutch with gear knob button, for on-the-move gear changes and 2 levels of regen: normal and e-brake. #cuffed

#ElectricClassicCars
#electricrestomod
#ElectroMod
#LotusElan
#Lighter
#650kg
#Elon
#EV

”It's going to be a clutch, Jim. But not as we know it”

It's a #Regen cutoff switch, on the front of the gear knob. This allows easier, clutch-less gear changes, as the synchro only has to match the low inertia motor core.
#netgainmotors
#3LevelsofRegen
#ElectricClassicCars
#LotusElanEV
#LotusElan
#lotusElon

Sharing a slice of Elon Pie
With Josh

#ElectricClassicCars
#electricrestomod
#FortheDrivers
#cockpitview
#LotusElan
#DadnSon
#llight
#EV

Father and Son, in old car with a new electric heart. Driving through even older (Roman) town of Wareham .... in silence.

#NoiseBugs
#LoudExhaustsRLikeFarts
.... #weloveourown #NotSoOthers
☺️
#ElectricClassicCars
#electricrestomod
#electricvehicle
#electriccar
#lotuselan
#lotuselon
#650Kg
#Light
#EV

Bleeding @tesla modules 😆

Using a windscreen washer pump to suck out any air pockets. Non found in the battery packs, but 200ml in the heater matrix.
#BatteryHeatingAndCooling
#DriverHeatingAndCooling
#electricrestomod
#ElectricClassicCars
#electricvehicle
#LotusElanEV
#LotusElan
#lotuselon
#lotus

I get most flack defending Elon 😆 ......

#LotusElon, not from bike folk, but from car and lotus enthusiasts 🤔
Most are critical about EV's generally and specifically 'spoiling a historic' car, and that electric is soulless without noise and smell. My reply 'over my dead body' comments, in this case on the lotus forums:
__________________
Until Lotus go electric, with their own EV's with added lightness.
I humbly suggest you drive
a) a new Mini e (fun hot hatch category)
b) Tesla model 3

And then reflect on what a lightweight, sharp steering electric lotus could be like.

I understand glorious noises from v12's and steam trains on full chat, which on occasions, raise hair on back of neck. But generally smells and noises are like farts ..we like our own but not others 😆 AC motors don't spark so no ozone.

In my humble opinion, The benefits of electro magnetic power over exploding dead animal juices way outway any perceived negativity, even without going into which is better for the future...

Instant, smooth 'go' at any speed.

When I get back into any ice car I find the lag between pedal and actual go, horrible ..
imagine what lotus steering with 2 inch free play at the wheel would feel like, and you get the contrast.

Not having to slip the clutch and adjust gears, but still having smooth razor sharp response ( unlike any ice slush box ) from the right foot gives wonderful dynamic control in favourite corners at the limit.

The advantage of this in a 60's Elan Vs a modern grip monster or SUV, and say a Porsche Taycan, is you get to experience this on public twisty b roads at sensible speeds without bugging anyone, (as well as on track).

Snag is most of us and especially motoring journos with a lifetime of skills and experiences are afraid of change.

It's just my opinion, but I have a positive feeling that a love of Lotus, and early lotus can continue for another 50 years.

Mr Blue Sky

Just did 41miles using only 4.8KWh ! .. loads of people enjoying sun after lockdown kept speed under 50mph, that and only having to push 650Kg with 4' wide minimal CdA along.
At that rate potential range is 239 miles !

#dontMissNoise
#dontMissSmells
#dontMissHassle
#dontMissNoInstantTorque
#PoweredBytheSun
#ElectricClassicCars
#ForTheDrivers
#LotusElan

#LotusElon chasing 'the brave little Toaster' down a Dorset lane.

#Tiny #Light #electriccars are #fun the #vaccine to big heavy SUV's especially the #FossilGobblers 😆

#ForTheDrivers
#TeslaRoadster
#ElectricClassicCars
#AddedLightness
#650kgEV
#LotusElan
#poweredbythesun
#noiseFree
#PolutionFree

Vaccinator Delivery System

#pharmacists
#poweredbythesun
#Roofon
#heateron
#happyPax
#LotusElan
#DoorFits
#FortheDrivers
#electricrestomod
#ElectricClassicCars

Heating System up and running. Pre-heating cabin and batteries is fab. The heater is turned on by pulling the Elans ... errr *Heater* knob, and the *choke* knob now chokes the flow of water through the Tesla battery modules. Also finally calibrated @tom_evnut 's brilliant #simpBMS, Amp readout. It was easy with fixed heater and charger current set points.... But must simplify the dash next ..it currently (!) has a total of 4 SOC readouts including the original petrol gauge :-)

Yessss ... wet heating and cooling system works ! (toasty toes from original #Lotus /MG heater and happy temperature controlled #tesla battery modules). Now to add some safety cutouts, labels and tidy up.

#WannabeOctovalve
#scienceexperiments
#LotusElanEV
#LotusElan
#LotusElon
#ForTheDrivers
#electricrestomod
#ElectricClassicCars

Bleeding System 😆

#WannabeOctovalve
#LookingAfterBatteryAndFeet
#LotusElon
#LotusElan
#ForTheDrivers
#electricrestomod
#ElectricClassicCars
#ElectricClassicCar
#scienceexperiment 😆

Science experiment 😎
Heating and cooling with real bits ! Water heater and 2 'bonsai' mixing valves. To heat water and mix hot and cold water via pump, inverter cooling plate, front and rear battery modules, reservoir and a lightweight formula ford radiator.
#Tesla #Battery #module #Spa 😆 It likes to be at 25c all the time, especially charging and discharging ... Driver likes that too, in winter 🤞
#alwaysAjob on a
#restomod 😆
#LotusElan
#ElectricClassicCars

Heat and cooling circuit

https://youtu.be/TmIN1ltTmmE
Really chuffed to see this video @littlejameslittle and his crew from @collectingcars made a super video of #LotusElon ... It was an honour to be the first EV that James has ever driven, hopefully not the last, and good to show we can relax a silent clean future need not be boring

#lotuscars
@lotuscars
#ForTheDrivers
#electricclassiccar
#fearnotagreenfunfuture
#ColinChapman
#Approval ?

Water heater build - for both my feet and the batteries. Wet system with various valves to direct flow/heat/cooling. As usual #tesla got here first and now with octovalve and HVAC systems, are smashing it. #respect

Water heater build - for both my feet and the batteries. Wet system with various valves to direct flow/heat/cooling. As usual #tesla got here first and now with octovalve and HVAC systems, are smashing it. #respect

Water heater build - for both my feet and the batteries. Wet system with various valves to direct flow/heat/cooling. As usual #tesla got here first and now with octovalve and HVAC systems, are smashing it. #respect

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