ELI_ICE_MAN
1 mW
The Polaris ranger EV is a side by side ATV, or UTV, with fully independant suspension front and rear. The vehicle weighs 1700 lbs and has a gasoline twin that weighs 650 lbs less. it is true on-demand 4 wheel drive. Is anyone familiar with the motor and controller used on the Polaris Ranger EV? The motor is an ABM Type DLGF112200-4 3-Phase AC High-Efficiency Induction Motor with 8.3 kW rated power. Polaris is claiming peak of 30 HP. I believe ABM is a German manufacturer? Also, the Controller is a SEVCON GEN 4 G4865. This is a 48volt, 650A RMS burst controller and the battery pack is a group of 8 lead acid 100 A/hr with two groups of 4 in series to make up 48V with a 200 A/Hr rating. I am interested in this unit as i have recently been infected with the EV virus. I have ATVs and have been wanting to upgrade to the Polaris Ranger and this makes sense as a first EV project. Anyway, new to the site, trying to take it all in, and wondering about possible modifications that might include converting the system over to 72 or 96 volts to increase the top speed from 25 mph to possibly 40mph. I know SEVCON makes a 80 volt version of this controller with the same physical layout and 550amp vs 650 amp RMS burst capability. Anyone familiar with the controller? I know EV mods are an expensive hobby, but I see future potential with knowing more about this technology and that makes it worth it to me. Anyone familiar with the motor and controller used here?