VW Bus Electric Conversion Part 3: EV Wiring Schematic and Component Buying - A Complete Guide
Part 3 of a longer series on my 1978 Volkswagen Bus electric vehicle (EV) conversion. in this video, I go over the COMPLETE EV Wiring Schematic discussing the type and purpose of all EV components from the Motor and Controller to the relays and fuses. In addition, I explain my rationale for why I am choosing the components I have, what components I recommend buying if I didn't already own them, and where to buy these components.
Links to products:
EV Schematic and General Conversion Information (EV4U Custom Conversions): https://ev4unow.com/diy-cost-estimator/
Netgain Hyper9 144v AC Induction Controller/Motor: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=482
Curtis/HPEVS AC-51 AC Induction Controller/Motor: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=172
Netgain Warp9 Series-wound DC Motor: https://evsource.com/products/warp-9
Prius Hall-effect Throttle Pedal: https://tractionev.com/product/toyota-prius-throttle-pedal-with-plug-78120-47050/
EV West Billet Aluminum VW Transmission adapter: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=228
Elcon 3.3kW Charger: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=510
AVC2 J1772 port control: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=107
J1772 32A Recepticle: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=433
Elcon DC-DC Converter (72A): https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=545
Compact/Rotary Vacuum Pump: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/leb-vp002
Albright 400A (Continuous) Contactor: https://www.amazon.com/Albright-SW200-Style-Contactor-Solenoid/dp/B00K1JXUZ2
Tyco Sealed Contactor: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=102
Main Disconnect Switch: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=538
500A Fuse: https://www.amazon.com/Cooper-Bussmann-FWX-500A-Buss-Speed/dp/B00HKISV5Q
High Voltage/Low current relay: https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/te-connectivity-potter-brumfield-relays/KUEP-3D15-12/1127844
High Voltage/Low current SS relay: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GNSPCND
12V automotive relays: https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-0332019110-Relay/dp/B004Z0WGZS
High Voltage/Low current fuses (DC-DC Input): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009KBNMTG
High Voltage/Low current fuse holder: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DO2LBIA
12V/High current fuse (DC-DC Output): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FF8TDSS
Current Shunt (for instrumentation): https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=112
JLD404 Programmable Battery Display: https://www.thunderstruck-ev.com/jld404-programmable-battery-monitor.html
TBS EV Display: https://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=138
Inertia Switch: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RBK4873
12v Red and Black Terminal Blocks:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KVW7F5X
Terminal Strips: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0084LH4ZG
12V 6-fuse Block: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GBV2MHN
Audiopipe 18 Gauge, 8-wire 15ft wire harness: https://www.ebay.com/itm/273605863675
Single-post terminal studs (High-voltage fuse or busbar mounting): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LLZF7DW