Electric Vehicles

Detroit EV works exclusively with Fran Hall of Superlite Cars to build and sell the Electolite Roadster and more Superlite cars. Fran's cars have been featured on the cover of Kit Car Magazine’s March 2008 issue.

Video of the Electrolite Roadster at Power of DC 1-June-08

Photos of the Electrolite Roadster at Power of DC race weekend 30-May-08

Photos of the roller chassis were taken at the Carlisle Kit Car Show 17-May-08

Order your Electrolite Roadster Kit Now – Sale price $34,999, deposit required, 8-16 week delivery depending on component lead times. Call 248.568.7107, info@detroitev.com

Electric Vehicles

Electrolite Roadster Track & Road Data:
0-60 mph: 4.5 seconds
Range: 30-50 miles, depends on driving syle and batteries
Charge Time: 6 hours for full charge, plug in anywhere to top off

Electrolite Roadster EL-R, DC Electric Vehicle Components:
Motor: WarP 9, approx. 200 hp at 100rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual transaxle
Controller: Zilla Z1K
Charger: Manzanita Micro
Instrumentation: E-meter & vehicle digital dashboard gauge package
Valet mode: switch between fast and “valet” modes
Batteries & Balancer system: See below
Installation Manual covers installing batteries, wiring the vehicle, and component manuals

Batteries:
Batteries are NOT included. We have packaged for a quantity of 24, Genesis XE-40 batteries, which can be purchased for an additional cost. Customers can choose other brand or size batteries for their custom applications.
Balancer system is not included and requirements depend on battery choice. Solutions are available and can be discussed prior to purchase.

Superlite Roadster Features on Electrolite Roadster:
Racing Features:

  • Race bucket seats
  • Pair race harness seat belts
  • Quick disconnect steering wheel
  • Collapsible steering column
  • Stainless steel triple pedal assembly with master cylinder and brake bias

Wheels & Brakes:

  • 17 inch Aluminum wheels
  • 4 piston calipers at each wheel
  • 12 1/5 inch drilled rotors

Frame:

  • CNC bent steel chassis tubing - Tig welded D.O.M.
  • Tubing suspension steel - Tig welded D.O.M.
  • Chromoly teflon rod ends for suspension
  • Powder coated chassis
  • CNC billet uprights
  • Corvette wheel bearings
  • CV joint stub axles

Vehicle Wiring Kit features:

  • Digital dashboard gauge package
  • Labeled/color coded vehicle wiring harness

 

Upgrades available:

  • Batteries, sealed AGM batteries in vehicle not wired
  • Lithium Batteries, prices depend on vendor and assembly
  • AC Drive System - available when ordering mulitple vehicles.
  • 18 inch Aluminum wheels
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Order your Electrolite Roadster Kit Now –

248.568.7107, info@detroitev.com