Expense Log

This page tracks the $ I’ve spent in this project.

Budget: I’d like to stay under $10k

Car General ($150)

EV Specific (target <$10,000)

$4,705 : Advanced DC Motor, Curtis Controller, Raw Adapter plate, 2/0 Wire, etc [via EVAmerica]
$55 : Towing Glider back from Engine Removal (I gave ICE & CO2 parts to Leo)
$700 : Adapter, Spacers, meters [via EVAmerica]
$0 : Donated MDO board from neighbor’s construction site
$30 : Various bolts for motor + transmission union
$160 : MR2 Power Steering Pump
$1,980: 12 Trojan J150 batteries ($165 each) [via EVAmerica]
$65: Steel L bracing (cut)
$1,005: Zivan NG3 220 VAC-144VDC charger [via EVAmerica]
$135 DC/DC Astrodyne SD350D-12 converter
$30: Primer & Bolts
$45: More Paint, Vacuum parts, misc hardware
$80: Wire and misc parts
$22: more paint & bolts
$70: 12 VDC Fans and wiring connectors
$309: 250 Amp DC fuse, more Anderson 350 connectors (www.evparts.com)
$100: 2/0 wire, high voltage plugs & outlets
$40: More misc. hardware including plexiglass cover
$30: Yet more misc electrical switches, fuses, and connectors
$80: 10 LED lights for brakes, turns, flasher, and running lights
$75: air springs
$9,640 TOTAL TO DATE

Delayed Purchases

Books & Equipment for EV work:

$40 : RAV4 manual and Convert It book from Amazon
$55 : Jack stands & jack
$175 : Drill Press
$60 : Blindingly bright halogen work lights, socket set, hand cleaner
$150: Grinder (replace stolen loaner), bits, bolts, paint, more hand cleaner, etc
$50: Bits & Hex wrenches (some bolts too)
$15: Come-along pulley set
$100: Shop Vac, welding helmet & book
$60: 2/0 wire cutter
$50: Soldering iron & wire strippers

Unfortunately, Laura tells me that this is a NOT TAX DEDUCTIBLE project To qualify an EV must be from a certified manufacturer or vendor.

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