EV Miata provides detailed plans for your Electric Miata Conversion
Our kit plans provide you with all the information you need to create your own Electric Miata. Plans are based on our award winning Miata conversion.
Kits are designed specifically for the first (NA) generation.
Design Criteria
Configuration
Battery Racks
- 1 - The Nose Rack sits in the nose of the car and holds 4 Group 34 AGM batteries, or a number of Lithium cells either off-the-shelf options or from a donor electric/hybrid vehicle.
- 2 - The Top Rack sits above the motor and holds 4 Group 34 AGM batteries, or a number of Lithium cells either off-the-shelf options or from a donor electric/hybrid vehicle. It also provides the mounting points for the vacuum pump, DC/DC converter and High Voltage Enclosure bracket.
- 3 - The Trunk Rack sits below the trunk floor so that trunk space is optimized. The Trunk Rack holds 5 Group 34 AGM batteries, or a number of Lithium cells either off-the-shelf options or from a donor electric/hybrid vehicle.
Mounts and Brackets
- A - The Motor Mounts firmly mount to the stock motor mounts.
- B - The Controller mounts on the Controller/Charger bracket above the Nose Rack and will support a number of different controller options. This bracket will provide a secure mounting point for a number or different controller and charger options.
- C - The front mounted Charger also mounts on the Controller/Charger bracket above the Nose Rack. For larger chargers or controllers, the charger could be mounted in the trunk - see item E below.
- D - The High Voltage Enclosure mounts on the HVE bracket on driver side of the Top Rack. It contains the Contactor, Controller Fuse, Auxiliary Relay and Ammeter Shunt.
- E - The charger port replaces the fuel cap under the fuel door. A J-1772 connector (recommended) or other electrical connector can be used in this location.
How did we do?
EV-Miata
Components (2023)
- Warp 9" DC motor + Zilla 1K Controller
- 48 100ah CALB LFP cells
- Orion BMS 2
- Thundersky 3.3 kwh Charger
Weight
- Curb weight 2421 lbs
- 369.6 lb Battery Pack
Performance
- 191 peak HP
- 303 lb ft torque
- 40-50 miles/charge
- 5 hr charge time (0-100)
- 0-60 time 8.2
- 48/52 weight distribution
Tailpipe Emissions
- 0 grams/mile CO2
Stock Miata
Components (2023)
- 1600 DOHC ICE engine
- 11.9 gallon gas tank
- Multiport fuel injection,
- Distributorless ignition system
- Catalytic Converter
Weight
- Curb weight 2116 lbs
- 71.4 lb gas (full tank)
Performance
- 116 hp peak
- 100 lb ft torque
- 24 mpg (combined)
- n/a
- 0-60 9.2 sec
- 52/48 weight distribution
Tailpipe Emissions
- 370 grams/mile CO2
Make It Your Own.
Need to go farther or faster?
Have a line on a wrecked EV you want to use?
Have ideas for something truly revolutionary?
Do it. Break the Rules.
Our Installation Guide will help you integrate your ideas to the Miata and
the Fabrication Diagrams can be used as is, or as the score for your improvisation.
Deliverables
Fabrication Diagrams
- Detailed diagrams for welding the EV Miata Nose, Top and Trunk Battery Racks; Motor Mounts, High Voltage Enclosure and Controller/Charger Bracket.
- Give them to a local welder or fabricate them yourself as is, or as a starting point for your own creation.
- Please note: Our diagrams are sold under a single use license agreement.
Installation Guide
Illustrated, detailed step-by step instructions for building your electric Miata.
Contents include:
- Selecting a donor vehicle
- Removing the engine
- Preping the engine compartment and trunk
- Installing the Adapter and Motor
- Installing the Trunk Rack
- Installing the Nose Rack
- Cabling the Motor
And much more...
How much will a project like this cost?
Assuming you have a 1st or 2nd generation Miata that you plan to convert and you plan to do the work yourself, this project will cost about $20,000 or more.
For details, please download the EV-Miata Cost Estimate:
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