Description

Traction EV is proud to offer complete Beetle kits here in Australia.

Kits in stock!

The VW Type 1 Beetle Kit is very unique in the fact that it truly is a ‘turn-key’ kit. The components were carefully picked out to be the best available for the Beetle, and fit and finish have been refined. This Beetle kit comes with everything you need, and we mean everything, right down to the heat shrink tubing, and fuse holders. Just order the kit, give yourself some spare weekends, and you’ll be on the road.

This complete Beetle kit will deliver 225+ km safe driving distance, and will charge to full in a little under 6 hours. Optional DC FAST Charging available via CHAdeMO providing 16 kW charge rate! The motor power delivery is 100kW and 240 Nm of instant torque, and its top speed is over 160 km/h, definitely fun to drive.

Follow the link here to our build page to see some of our Volkswagen Beetle and other vehicle EV conversions.
https://tractionev.com/in-house-builds/

The Traction EV NetGain HyPer 9 Beetle kit contains the following:

Motor: NetGain HyPer 9 SRIPM Motor 100kW 240Nm with regenerative brakes

Controller: AC-X1 fully user programmable with Windows PC or Laptop

Instrumentation: AC-X1 Compact Display allows you to view controller information and also control regenerative braking profiles on the fly.

Transmission Adaptor Kit: Traction EV Billet Aluminium

Brake Pressure Transducer: Regen Brake Signal Sensor – High Quality Amphenol Unit

Charger: TC Charger 6.6 kW CAN controlled. Optional DC FAST Charging available which provides 16 kW charge rate!

BMS: DiLithium Design. This BMS communicates with the on-board charger while monitoring cell groups in the Tesla battery modules to keep all cells balanced during charging and driving.

Portable Type 2 Charge Cable: Take your charge cable with you anywhere so you can opportunity charge anytime anywhere from 10 amp, 15 amp or J1172 outlets.

Type 2 Charge Port Inlet: Type 2 Standard Inlet connects to the Thunderstruck Master Control Unit MCU for safe charging of your vehicle and prevention of drive-away whilst charge cable is plugged in.

Chill Plate: Traction EV designed to suit NetGain AC-X1 and has integrated mount.

Cooling System for AC-X1: Pump, Reservoir, Radiator and Fans. These are essential to keep the AC-X1 controller cool and safe. Very High quality name brand Dash-AN fittings and hose used through out.

Cooling System for Tesla battery: Pump, Reservoir, Radiator and Fans. These are essential to keep the Tesla battery pack cool and safe. Very High quality name brand Dash-AN fittings and hose used through out.

1000 Watt DC/DC Converter: Provides 12 Volt out-put to keep all of your 12 Volt systems running

Battery Box: 5mm Aluminium – Powder Coated Black

Contactor Box: Splash-Proof Sealed IP68 Rated

Traction Pack Cable: 15 meters length, 70 mm² Double Insulated

Battery Voltage: 130 Volts, 32 Cell

Battery Type: 300 Ah CALB Liquid Cooled

Battery Capacity: 35 kWh

Traction Pack Fuse: Ferraz Shamut

Inertia Safety Switch: This is a mandatory component to pass safety inspection in all Australian states. This switch will disconnect HazV in the event of a collision.

HazV Labeling Decals: These decals are for all enclosures and visible conduits i.e. battery boxes, contactor box and cable routes to the rear of vehicle. Also a requirement for safety inspection.

Battery Hardware: M8 Stainless

Other Included Hardware in our Beetle kit: Gland Nuts, Conduit Tube for Main Cable, Controller Harness extension, Firewall Backing, Engine Compartment Mounting Plates, Heat Shrink Tubing, Battery Terminal Rings, Battery Box Mounting Hardware. 12 Volt fuses, relays.

Please Note: Some special tools required
Windows Lap-Top/PC for setup
3/4 inch drive socket set with 36mm socket (1/2″ drive breaker bars will bend). Used to remove flywheel from engine and install on electric motor. 3/4″ socket sets are much bigger than most home workshops have. It may be possible to borrow this tool for the one off job.
VW Clutch Alignment Tool
Soldering Iron (if that’s your thing) we prefer crimp tools
Heat Gun – used on heat shrink and can also be used to heat and fit the Flywheel Coupler to the electric motor which is an interference fit.
Digital Multi-meter -An absolute must have tool!
Hydraulic Cable Crimp Tool – In Stock! Can be found here – Hydraulic Cable Crimp Tool 16 mm² – 240 mm²
Copper Cable Shears – In Stock! Can be found here – Copper Cable Shears 600 mm / 24 Inch
Non-Insulated Terminal Crimp Tool – In Stock! Can be found here – Non-Insualted Terminal Crimp Tool 10 – 22 AWG