gtd2000 Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 I bumped into an old school pal of mine the other night in the local Tesco. We got chatting and get tells he's just scrapped a Berlingo EV... I was surprised something so "recent" would be scrapped - he runs around in an ancient Zafira with different coloured panels... Anyhooo, it turned out he has another three of them. Never heard of them? Me neither.... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citro%C3%ABn_Berlingo_%C3%A9lectrique Went for a look and they are severely low mileage..the one that peaked my interest is on a Y plate and has a mere 5000 miles on it!!! Now there's obviously been some issues with these vans and there's not a great deal of information on them - there is a local business that had one of those Renault EV vans but he got rid of it after a few short months....I need to ask hime why - I suspect range was the actual reason. Anybody have any experience with such things? I can get one for scrap money and I must admit the thought of free road tax and no mot's does appeal greatly/ That said, fucking around endlessly with electrical gubbins does not... Bwrlwm, gadgetgricey, anonymous user and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tul66 Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 More info would be appreciated on these, I might be up for buying one. gtd2000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Got to be worth a shot for scrap money! I'd have one for that if he wants to sell me one! gtd2000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 IIRC correctly with the 1st gen PSA EVs the batteries need maintenance(water topping up) and if it's ignored they get fucked quickly, and the electrickery(traction battery charger, inverter, etc) is not terribly robust and mostly unobtainium. Battery maintenance aside not that different from my one really, by current EV standards they're orphans and therefore properly shite. Naturally my first reaction is how much and 2ndly why haven't you already GIB? gtd2000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 I'm near sure there's already one being run on this very forum, I'll see if I can find the thread Sent from my TA-1012 using Tapatalk AMC Rebel, gtd2000, egg and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtd2000 Posted December 14, 2018 Author Share Posted December 14, 2018 What passed though my mind was that there's a few videos of people on Youtube who are converting regular cars to electric and here's something that already done but could possibly be brought up to day with improved equipment or even something along the lines of better batteries. With one of these, the presumably more difficult part of conversion has essentially taken place but it's possible that's just not seeing the bigger picture yet... There is a 10 plate for sale on eBay at £600 right now up in Falkirk - seems to have duff batteries but for some reason - despite being pre March 2015 seems to require an MoT. I can get one for £100 but would rather do some research into what may well be a bottomless pit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtd2000 Posted December 14, 2018 Author Share Posted December 14, 2018 Here's some decent info: http://www.berlingo-e.co.uk/ There's a bunch of links on the bottom left margin. Aston Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 GIB! I'll have it for that price, the motor alone is worth that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 PLEASE buy it, it has to be worth if it you can afford it/it's not stupidly expensive to purchase. Just seen it's £100, it's an absolute no-brainer, chief. Even just to toy with and see if you can either get new batteries, refurb the old ones or find another type to use it must be worth a bash.Appreciate it's probably an unpopular thing on a car forum, but electric vehicles are the future and if they're available at 'our' sort of money they should be encouraged, imho. Plus if you end of roffling it, the queue will go round the block twice. Psycho Charlie Knobcheese, Aston Martin, somewhatfoolish and 21 others 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston Martin Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Roffle the other 2!!! LightBulbFun, tapir, Kringle and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 I would love to try one at that price... Seriously. loserone, Cavcraft and LightBulbFun 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 What passed though my mind was that there's a few videos of people on Youtube who are converting regular cars to electric and here's something that already done but could possibly be brought up to day with improved equipment or even something along the lines of better batteries. With one of these, the presumably more difficult part of conversion has essentially taken place but it's possible that's just not seeing the bigger picture yet... There is a 10 plate for sale on eBay at £600 right now up in Falkirk - seems to have duff batteries but for some reason - despite being pre March 2015 seems to require an MoT. I can get one for £100 but would rather do some research into what may well be a bottomless pit SRSLY if you don't want the £100 one I'll ask my mate with a recovery truck how much he'll want to get it back here. Mrs6C, cobblers, UltraWomble and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 I'm near sure there's already one being run on this very forum, I'll see if I can find the thread Sent from my TA-1012 using TapatalkAre you thinking ofhttp://autoshite.com/topic/31291-Batteries-not-included*;-adventures-in-potential-difference. Which is somewhatfoolish's Partner? (as in Peugeot, not significant other) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Are you thinking ofhttp://autoshite.com/topic/31291-Batteries-not-included*;-adventures-in-potential-difference. Which is somewhatfoolish's Partner? (as in Peugeot, not significant other)Yes that's the one. Pretty much the same van? Sent from my TA-1012 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Me and a mate were looking into buying a very cheap electric Blingo a few years back but were put off by the cost of batteries. I think it's still in the barn where we used to work. Mrs6C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kringle Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Get them all, roffle and sell to us! I'll have a multitude of tickets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 At £100 worth getting home then look into options later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kringle Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Actually for 100 smackers I'll buy one although I think you've already got a queue ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtd2000 Posted December 14, 2018 Author Share Posted December 14, 2018 I'll get some further information on the Vans. From what I understand, one Van was running up until fault recently but had been revamped with a load of car batteries in the rear. The battery's are normally stored under the car in trays. This one might have only covered 24,000 miles. One Van has had the electric motor and gubbins removed but has only covered a mere 5000 miles... The other Van was vandalised by the pals nephew and has a broken windscreen and other internal damage. One of the problems with these Vans, is that when the power runs out, they can't be towed, supposedly it's done sort of safety precaution. The one that was recently running has a Jerry rigged generator in the back, beside the batteries. Supposedly the Van did run out of charge on a few occasions but I've no idea how effective the generator is in getting the van moving again. I'll see if I can get more information this week but he can be hard to get hold of. somewhatfoolish, gtd2000, Cavcraft and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Yes that's the one. Pretty much the same van? Sent from my TA-1012 using TapatalkSimilar but totes different; the Electrique is a Mk1 Berlingo/Partner, mine is a Mk2 and is the bastard offspring of a drunken threesome between PSA, Glasgow City Council and Allied Vehicles. The most important difference is probably the batteries, rather than NiCads it has LiFePo which are maintenance free. The operator's manual for mine does advise against towing at over 10mph because ZOMG! electricity! but nothing bad has happened yet despite one tow reaching the heady heights of 15 em pee aich. The obvious reason is that towing backdrives the motor which feeds power back into the inverter with unpredictable consequences, but they're designed to deal with this when going downhill as that's how regenerative braking works; chin itchy, there's potential for the smoke inside escaping but touch wood it's not happened yet. They_all_do_that_sir and AMC Rebel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Probably an ideal buy for dollywobbler, most of the gubbins could be transferred to the reliant van...... Sent from my TA-1012 using Tapatalk egg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbaldy Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 If the one that's been gutted is available I would be interested as the fither in laws Berlingo is starting to look rather rough and needs a back axle And some doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 In order of preference; From what I understand, one Van was running up until fault recently but had been revamped with a load of car batteries in the rear. The battery's are normally stored under the car in trays. This one might have only covered 24,000 miles. The other Van was vandalised by the pals nephew and has a broken windscreen and other internal damage. One Van has had the electric motor and gubbins removed but has only covered a mere 5000 miles... Cavcraft, Partridge, omegod and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Worth £100 all day! Sell electric motor and batteries, shove an XUD in it and get some cheap motoring! In the unlikely event you get a tug then just tell them you put the engine in yesterday and the paperwork is in the post. But put an MoT on it so it doesn't ping the anpr then you will be fine* UltraWomble 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayts450 Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 You're all doing this wrong. Rip out the electrics and stick a Mustang V8 in there. Twiggy and AMC Rebel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floatylight Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 You're all doing this wrong. Rip out the electrics and stick a Mustang V8 in there.Nah 2x Suzuki Hayabusa Engines in the back.. Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk clayts450 and drivewaymyway 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Genuinely interested on learning about reviving something like this. Better start learning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 I wish I had the funds, buy one of these, and shove in a 200k XUD FTFY Floatylight and timolloyd 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Only on Autoshite would there be a thread on converting an electric car to a gas guzzler Sent from my TA-1012 using Tapatalk somewhatfoolish, Iamgroot, Twiggy and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kringle Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Can I recreate a Pat Mustard moment with one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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