Porsche 550 Spyder replica electric conversion

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The Porsche 550 Spyder replica electric conversion is a kit car replica of a 1950s model Porsche Spyder hand assembled and converted to an battery electric vehicle by MendoMotive[1].

The base model Porsche 550 Spyder electric conversion produces 136 peak horsepower (100 kW) from two FB1-4001 Advanced DC 8 inch (200 mm) motors operating at 192 volts total. These motors accelerate it from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 8 seconds and reach a top speed of 112 mph (180 km/h). The range per charge is between from 40 to 100 miles (160 km) and can be charged within 2 hours.

The base price for this vehicle, including batteries, is US $17,000.