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Toyota RAV4 EV Technical Specification

Excerpts from Technical Specification for 1988 Toyota RAV4-EV with NiMH Batteries 

This document was prepared with the support of the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) Award No. DE-FC07-96ID 13475. Full version of this specification is published by U.S. Department of Energy – Idaho National Laboratory @ http://avt.inl.gov/pdf/fsev/eva/toyrav98.pdf (Accessed 4/19/09)

   

PURPOSE-BUILT VEHICLE 

Base Vehicle: 1998 Toyota RAV4 

VIN: JT3GS10V0W0001009 

Seatbelt Positions: Five 

Standard Features: 

AM/FM Stereo Radio 

Tilt Steering Wheel 

Air Conditioning (Gas Injection Heat Pump) 

Heater (Gas Injection Heat Pump) 

Front Wheel Drive Dual Air Bags 

Power Steering (Rack & Pinion, hydraulic) 

Power Brakes 

Four Wheel Disc Brakes 

Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes 

Regenerative Braking Power Windows 

Space Saver Spare 

Aluminum Wheels 

Low Rolling Resistance Tires 

  

BATTERY 

Manufacturer: Panasonic Type: Nickel Metal Hydride

Number of Modules: 24 

Weight of Module: 18.75 kg 

Weight of Pack(s): 461 kg 

Pack Locations: Underbody 

Nominal Module Voltage: 12 V 

Nominal System Voltage: 288 V 

Nominal Capacity (C/3): 95 Ah 

  

WEIGHTS 

Design Curb Weight: 3480 lbs 

Delivered Curb Weight: 3507 lbs 

Distribution F/R: 52/48% 

GVWR: 4266 lbs 

GAWR F/R: 2138/2 128 lbs 

Payload: 786 lbs [1] 

Performance Goal: 600 lbs 

  

DIMENSIONS 

Wheelbase: 94.6 inches 

Track F/R: 57. 6/56.9 inches 

Length: 156.6 inches 

Width: 67.1 inches 

Height: 65.0 inches 

Ground Clearance: 6.7 inches at GVWR
Performance Goal: 5.0 inches at GVWR 

  

CHARGER [2] 

Location: On-board w/Off-Board PCS Type: Conductive 

Input Voltages: 90 to 264 VAC 

  

TIRES 

Tire Mfg: Bridgestone 

Tire Model: Ecopia EPO2 Radial Tire Size: 195/80R16 

Tire Pressure F/R: 44/44 psi Spare Installed: Yes 

  

PERFORMANCE STATISTICS 

ACCELERATION 0-50 mph 

At 100% SOC: 12.8 sec 

At 50% SOC: 12.9 sec 

Max. Power: 57.3 kW 

Performance Goal: 13.5 sec at 50% SOC 

  

MAXIMUM SPEED @ 50% SOC 

At 1/4 Mile: 63.5 mph 

At 1 Mile: 78.8 mph 

Performance Goal: 70 mph in one mile 

  

CONSTANT SPEED RANGE @ 45 mph 

Range: 110.9 miles 

Energy Used: 23.34 kWh 

Average Power: 9.55 kW 

Efficiency: 210 Wh/mile 

Specific Energy: 50.8 Wh/kg 

  

CONSTANT SPEED RANGE @ 60 mph 

Range: 86.9 miles 

Energy Used: 27.47 kWh 

Average Power: 18.81 kW 

Efficiency: 316 Wh/mile 

Specific Energy: 59.6 Wh/kg 

  

DRIVING CYCLE RANGE [3],[4] 

Range per SAE J1634: 94.0 miles 

Energy Used: 23.01 kWh 

Average Power: 6.88 kW 

Efficiency: 245 Wh/mile 

Specific Energy: 49.9 Wh/kg 

Performance Goal: 60 miles 

  

BRAKING FROM 60 mph 

Controlled Dry: 157.0 feet 

Controlled Wet: 183.2 feet 

Panic Wet: 200.1 feet 

Course Deviation: 0.0 feet 

  

HANDLING 

Avg Time @ 90% SOC: 59.8 sec 

Avg Time @ 50% SOC: 58.8 sec 

Avg Time @ 20% SOC: 58.8 sec 

Avg S-10 ICE Time: 59.8 sec 

  

GRADEABILITY (Calculated) 

Maximum Speed @ 3%: 75.4 mph 

Maximum Speed @ 6%: 63.6 mph 

Maximum Grade: 30.2% 

Time on 3% Grade: 21 min 37 sec3 

Performance Goal: 15 Min from 50% SOC 

  

CHARGER 

Max Charger Ground Current: <0.01 mA 

Max Battery Leakage Current: 0.01 MIU 

Max DC Charge Current: 14.51 Amps 

 Max AC Charge Current: 26.25 Amps 

Pwr Factor @ Max Current: 0.828 THD(I) @ Max Current: 8.26% 

Peak Demand: 4.45 kW-AC 

Time to Recharge: 6 Hrs 47 min Performance Goal: 8 hours 

 

This vehicle meets the following EW America Minimum Requirements: 

  • Vehicle has a payload of at least 400 pounds.
  • The OEM GVWR has not been increased.
  • The OEM GAWRs have not been increased.
  • Seating capacity is a least two (2) occupants.
  • A battery recycling plan has been submitted.
  • The OEM passenger space has not been intruded upon by the electrical conversion materials.
  • The vehicle has a parking mechanism or parking brake as required by 49 CFR 571.105.
  • The vehicle has a minimum range between charges of at least 50 miles when loaded with two 166- pound occupants and operated at a constant 45 mph.
  • The vehicle manufacturer has certified that this vehicle complies with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) applicable on the date of manufacture.
  • The vehicle manufacturer has certified the batteries and battery enclosures comply with SAE J1766 and 49 CFR 571.301.
  • Batteries comply with the requirements of SAE J1 718 and NEC 625 for charging in enclosed spaces without vent fans.
  • The vehicle manufacturer has certified that concentrations of explosive gases in the battery box do not exceed 25% of the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) during and following normal or abnormal charging and operation of the vehicle.
  • The battery charger is capable of recharging the main propulsion batteries to a state of full charge from any state of discharge in less than 12 hours.
  • The vehicle manufacturer has certified the charger is capable of accepting input voltages of 208V and 240V single phase 60 Hertz alternating current service, with a tolerance of 10% of rated voltage. Charger input current is compatible with the requirements for Level II chargers and complies with the   requirements of SAE J1 772. Personnel protection systems are in accordance with UL Proposed Standards 2231-1 and 2231-2.
  • The charger has a true power factor of .95 or greater and a harmonic distortion rated at < 20% (current at rated load).
  • The charger is fully automatic, determining when “end of charge” conditions are met and transitioning into a mode that maintains the main propulsion battery at a full state of charge while not overcharging it, if continuously left on charge.
  • The vehicle does not contain exposed conductors, terminals, contact blocks or devices of any type that create the potential for personnel to be exposed to 50 volts or greater.
  • The vehicle will be accompanied by non-proprietary manuals for parts, service, operation, maintenance, interconnection wiring diagrams and schematics.
  • The vehicle has a state of charge indicator for the main propulsion batteries.
  • Propulsion power is isolated from the vehicle chassis and battery leakage is less than 0.5 MIU under static conditions.
  • Charging circuits are isolated from the vehicle chassis such that ground current from the grounded chassis any time the vehicle is connected to a charger does not exceed 5 mA in accordance with UL Proposed Standards 223 1-1 and 223 1-2.
  • Replacement tires are commercially available to the end user.
  • The vehicle is interlocked such that:
  • The controller does not energize to move the vehicle with the gear selector in any position other than “Park” or “Neutral”
  • The start key is removable only when the “ignition key” is in the “Off” position, with the drive selector in “Park”
  • The controller does not initially energize or excite with a pre-existing accelerator input, such that the vehicle can be moved under its own power from this condition
  • The vehicle manufacturer has certified that the vehicle complies with the FCC requirements for unintentional emitted electromagnetic radiation, as identified in 47 CFR 15, Subpart B, “Unintentional Radiators.”
  • The vehicle manufacturer has certified failure of a battery or battery pack has deemed to have occurred if the actual battery capacity is not at least 80% of the nominal ampere hour capacity.
  • This vehicle is equipped with an automatic disconnect and a manual service disconnect.
  • The charging system is compatible with the Personnel Protection requirements of SAE J1 772.
  • Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) have been supplied for all on-board batteries.
  • The level of charge below which the batteries should not be discharged and how the controller automatically limits battery discharge below this level have been identified by the manufacturer.
  • The vehicle manufacturer has verified that the method(s) of charging the propulsion batteries and the charging algorithm have been reviewed and approved by the battery manufacturer.
  • The charger is capable of meeting the requirements of Section 625 of the National Electric Code (NEC).
  • The vehicle complies with the requirements of 49 CFR 571.301 for fuel fired heaters.
  • The vehicle has an on-board Battery Energy Management System (BMS).
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    [1]  Design payload value; value as delivered (and tested) was 759 lbs. 

    [2]  This vehicle requires a Power Control Station (PCS), which cannot be used with a GFCI protected circuit. 

    [3]  All testing was terminated upon receipt of the Flaching SOC telltale. 

    [4]   Total range achieved until vehicle could not maintain profile was 116.9 miles.

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