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1989 Volkswagen Jetta Electric Vehicle

1989 Volkswagen Jetta Black for sale in Tucson, Arizona, United States

Condition: Used
Item location: Tucson, Arizona, United States
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Jetta
Type: Sedan
Trim: Black
Year: 1989
Mileage: 168,000
VIN: WVWTC01G3KW028262
Color: Red
Engine size: Electric FB1-4000A
Number of cylinders: N/A
Fuel: Electric
Transmission: Manual
Drive type: FWD
Interior color: Gray
Options: Sunroof
Vehicle Title: Clear
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Description for Volkswagen Jetta 1989

For Sale: 1989 Volkswagen Jetta (converted to electric in 2008)


This nice little electric car is for sale in Tucson, Arizona. Works great, but I need to sell it before the boss (wife) allows me to upgrade to my next project (Nissan Leaf rebuild). So here’s what’s included in this sale with the car:


  • Batteries were installed fresh in March of 2018.

  • Battery type is AGM – not flooded, no water to add.

  • Car has custom voltage display which monitors the voltage of each battery set.

  • Power source: 144V, 500 amp controller.

  • Max speed 80+ MPH, Max distance per charge 40 miles @ 35 MPH, level ground. Real world range about 30 miles per charge.

  • Car has built in charger, Zivan NG3.

  • Battery set is three 12 volt batteries in parallel for a total rating of 120 Ah at the 10 hour rate. Twelve battery sets in series.

  • Comes with a home charging station which charges and balances the battery string.

  • Drive motor is an FB1-4000A.

  • Comes with extra drive motor brush set and other spare parts.

  • Comes with extra EPC 1000 amp controller.

  • Vehicle suspension has been rebuilt to handle battery weight.

  • No A/C in vehicle. Heater works great.

  • Buyer pays shipping if necessary. Will deliver locally.

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