OSCar eO is the World’s First Electric Off-Road Race Car

OSCar eO is world’s first electric car to finish three of the world’s toughest off-road rallies covering 18,000 km — “Dakar” and “Silk Way Rally” in 2012, and “Africa Eco Race” in 2013.

OSCar eO Specification

  • Gross weight 2800 kg
  • Autonomy up to 1000 km (terrain dependant)
  • OSC tubular spaceframe & suspension
  • Donerre shock absorbers, 2 per wheel
  • Hydraulic disc brakes
  • Hydraulic power steering
  • Water/oil, oil/air and oil/water heat exchangers
  • 6-speed sequential dog-engagement gearbox
  • Limited slip axle drive differentials
  • Permanent Magnet Synchronous Drive Motor with 2 power inverters
    • Torque 440 Nm nominal / 800 Nm peak
    • Power 150 kW nominal / 335 kW peak
    • Recuperative braking
  • Winston Battery Li-ion battery pack with BMS
    • Nominal voltage (160 cells) 512 VDC
    • Nominal capacity 100 Ah
    • Total energy 51.2 kWh
  • Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator with 1 power inverter
    • Nominal output 80 kW
    • Driven by Nissan VQ35DE IC engine
    • 240 litre safety fuel tank
  • OSC vehicle CAN control
  • 10 kW off-board battery balancer / charger

Photos

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