200PR005: Escape '05-'07
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This product converts a Ford Escape HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle), '05 through '07, to PHEV (Plug-in HEV).
This conversion allows you to charge your Escape from a wall outlet and then approximately double your mileage for approximately 50 miles.
The conversion is geared for the early adopter and is performed by Hybrids Plus in Boulder, CO.
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Brochures
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 Escape PHEV conversion
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Specifications
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| Driving |
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Pure EV range* |
~25 miles |
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PHEV range** |
~50 miles |
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PHEV fuel efficiency** |
~60 mpg |
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Electrical energy stored in battery |
12.0 KWh
roughly equivalent to 3/4 gallon of gasoline |
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Additional mass |
56 kg (124 lb) |
| Charging |
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Charge voltage |
100 to 125 Vac, 50-60 Hz |
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Charge current |
0-15 Aac, adjustable |
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Charge power |
1800 W max |
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Charge power factor |
>= 0.99 |
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Full charge time |
~12 hours |
| Conversion |
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Placement |
- Drop-in replacement of original battery, 1.5" taller than original battery.
- State Of Charge display replaces coin holder to the left of steering wheel
- Mile-per-gallon display added above the dashboard, on the left side
- Charge plug in rear hatch
- No other modifications to vehicle
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Conversion time |
~24 hours |
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Upgrade |
May be upgraded to Smart Charge or V2G |
*Theoretical range if able to drive without making the engine come on.
**After full charge, conservative driving, your mileage may vary.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Images
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Technology
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- Original traction pack and Battery ECU (Electronic Control Unit) removed
- New traction pack:
- Electronics:
- Charger:
- Non-isolated from AC-line (traction pack is isolated from rest of vehicle during charging)
- Power Factor Controlled Step-up
- Proprietary custom design
- BMS (Battery Management System)
- One module per set of parallel cells, with charge current bypass shunt
- A BMS controller, powered by vehicle aux 12 V, isolated from traction pack
- Proprietary custom design
- Controller
- Interfaces to BMS, charger, vehicle
- CAN interface to the vehicle
- Powered by vehicle aux 12 V
- Proprietary custom design
- RS232 terminal interface
- For optional RS232 terminal, or computer running a terminal application
- Reports details of battery conditions and system status
Block diagrams of original Escape battery (left) and of converted system (right)
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