[ausev] Installing A/C?

[Mark Farver]

Claire Sorenson wrote:
> Does anyone have experience installing air conditioning in an EV?  
> Since I bought my EV ready to go, I think this will be my first project.
>  
Oddly enough, I don't know of anyone in Austin that has actually done 
it.  We have one certified AC technician in the group, who would 
probably be happy to charge and test the system once it is installed.  I 
assume that since you have a JET Electrica, it probably has none of the 
parts for an AC system.

You'll need to basically purchase the entire system, probably from a 
retrofit company like VintageAir http://vintageair.com. Expect to pay 
around $1000 plus installation. Their "universal" system will need to be 
fitted under the dash somewhere.  I think the Jets came with no heat or 
cooling, so there is probably space under the passenger side.  
(Actually, some had gasoline fired heat, how weird is that?)  The only 
"EV" part you'll need is a small motor matched to your system voltage 
which can be obtained from eBay.

Otherwise, you can find the same model car as your EV is built on, and 
try to salvage what you need.. this will be cheaper, but difficult 
because of the age of your vehicle.

I can help you measure for the system if you can spare some time this 
weekend.  I left my number on your voicemail.