[ausev] Batteries not included... Ouch! :(

[Moe Pitman]

Hey Vern,

I found a place called eBatteries to Go, that has the Trojan 30XHS for
$186.95.  They're here:

http://www.ebatteriestogo.com/Trojan_GEM_Car_Battery.htm

They're motor freight shipping only, but they come from Keller, TX so it
might not be too bad...

--Moe

On Mon, 2008-12-08 at 19:03 -0600, Vern Graner wrote:
> Ok, so I guess I should have done a bit of research before I took 
> delivery on a "batteries not included" EV. :) Seems the GEM E4 car 
> requires six of these puppies:
> 
> http://solardyne.stores.yahoo.net/trojdeepcycb3.html
> 
> at $279.00 times six, that's $1674.00 plus shipping! wow. :(
> 
> So, two quick questions:
> 
> 1) Anyone know if I can get these cheaper (maybe local)?
> 
> 2) What would happen if I just put six 12v wal-mart/costco car batteries 
> in there?
> 
> As far as question #2 above, the intended use of the GEM car is to be a 
> run-about for around our property here in Dripping Springs.
> 
> We envision using it for stuff like running to the end of the fairly 
> long driveway to fetch the mail, run the trash cans out to the curb, let 
> the kids drive it around for fun, maybe taking it out to a MAKER FAIRE, 
> a local parade or DORKBOT on occasion, that sort of thing. :)
> 
> Since I don't foresee us using it as a "commuter car", do we really need 
> the pricey batteries?
> 
> Vern
>