EV Conversion Toolbox
Charging
CAN
Existing tools
SavvyCAN is a free, open-source Qt tool that captures CAN frames and loads DBC files so raw data becomes named signals.
A CANable is an open-source USB-to-CAN adapter. Stock firmware is slcan (virtual serial; SocketCAN via slcand). candleLight makes Linux see a native CAN interface (can0, gs_usb).
SocketCAN is the Linux CAN stack (CAN devices as network interfaces). can-utils is the CLI: candump to display, filter, and log; cansend to send one frame.
OpenInverter is open-source inverter firmware plus a conversion wiki and forum. It is not a fifth CAN GUI.
Range Calculator
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Motor Sizing Calculator
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Battery Capacity Calculator
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Cable Sizing Calculator
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Fuse Sizing Calculator
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Charge Time Calculator
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Weight Distribution Calculator
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Cost Per Mile Calculator
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Component Database
Cable
| Manufacturer | Model | AWG | Ampacity | Voltage | Datasheet | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champlain Cable |
EXRAD 150FX-AWG 2/0
Unshielded EXRAD 150FX-AWG (EXRAD-FX-2/0XX). Champlain table: 1000 V, ampacity 390 A at 40 °C free air. EV West CABLE-2/0-150FX reprints that 390 A / 40 °C free-air figure.
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2/0 | 390 A | 1000 V | Datasheet | Buy |
| Champlain Cable |
EXRAD 150 HVFX-XLE 1/0 shielded
Shielded EXRAD 150 HVFX-XLE (EXRAD-HVX1/0X). Champlain Jun-18 sheet: 1000 V row, ampacity 339 A at 40 °C free air. EV West EXRAD-1/0.
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1/0 | 339 A | 1000 V | Datasheet | Buy |
| Champlain Cable |
EXRAD 150 HVFX-XLE 2/0 shielded
Shielded EXRAD 150 HVFX-XLE (EXRAD-HVX2/0X). Champlain Jun-18 sheet: 1000 V row, ampacity 390 A at 40 °C free air.
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2/0 | 390 A | 1000 V | Datasheet | Buy |
Connector
| Manufacturer | Model | Family | mm² | Ampacity | Voltage | Datasheet | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amphenol Industrial |
SurLok Plus 8.0 mm 50 mm² (1000 V)
SurLok Plus 8.0 mm RADSOK, 1000 V DC. IC-10 catalog labels the 8.0 mm / 50 mm² crimp 200 A. EV West SUR-CONO-1/0 is that 200 A / 50 mm² / 1/0 size.
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SurLok Plus | 50 | 200 A | 1000 V | Datasheet | Buy |
| Anderson Power Products |
SB175
APP SB®175 datasheet DS-SB175 REV06: UL current rating 175 A, UL voltage 600 V AC/DC. Thunderstruck SB175 housing with pins.
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SB | 175 A | 600 V | Datasheet | Buy | |
| Anderson Power Products |
SB50
APP SB®50 datasheet DS-SB50 REV04: UL current rating 50 A, UL voltage 600 V AC/DC. Thunderstruck SB50 housing with pins.
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SB | 50 A | 600 V | Datasheet | Buy |
Contactor
| Manufacturer | Model | Ampacity | Voltage | Precharge | Datasheet | Buy | Learn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altran Magnetics |
AEV250
Altran AEV250 datasheet (02-Oct-2024): 500 A continuous carry at 85 °C, rated operating voltage 12–900 VDC. EV West AEV250-M.
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500 A | 900 V | Datasheet | Buy | Learn | |
| Sensata Gigavac |
GV200
Sensata GV normally-open table: GV200 series 800 V / 500 A. ampREVOLT stocks GV200 coil options (MA/PA/QA).
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500 A | 800 V | Datasheet | Buy | Learn | |
| Sensata Gigavac |
GX14
Sensata GX14 product page: 350+ A, 12–800 Vdc. ampREVOLT lists GX14BA / CA / FA at that rating.
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350 A | 800 V | Datasheet | Buy | Learn | |
| TE Connectivity |
KILOVAC EV200AAANA
KILOVAC EV200 catalog section 5-1773450-5: 500 A typical continuous carry at 85 °C with 400 mcm conductors, rated operating voltage 12–900 VDC. Thunderstruck sells the EV200AAANA with internal economizer.
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500 A | 900 V | 80% min / 90% nominal | Datasheet | Buy | Learn |
J1772 inlet
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