About the Eiata

The KleenSpeed Eiata is a development prototype for the KS LITE SYSTEM, a technology package developed for EV conversions in vehicles with gross weight under 2,500 lbs.

The Eiata is based on a 1990 Mazda Miata, which was fitted with the first generation KleenSpeed LITE EPS Electric Power System in 2010.  The Eiata has been driven over 10,000 development miles at this point. It was entered in a race event for the first time at this year’s ReFuel EV Challenge, taking 1st Place in the EV conversion class.

To date, no issues or problems have surfaced with the KleenSpeed EV conversion in over a year of day-to-day operation. Typical range is 60-70 miles per charge, and power and acceleration are more than adequate to handle brisk freeway travel. Top speed is in excess of 95 MPH.

The KS LITE SYSTEM is offered as a complete system for converting the Mazda Miata sports car to a practical, real world EV, and also can be fitted to many other suitable conversion vehicles. The KleenSpeed LITE SYSTEM is priced at $14,990

“We believe the Eiata is the perfect electric sports car with total reliability, good performance and range. Expect to see new electric powered sports cars like the Eiata in the future. A car as good as the Miata or Eiata needs to be reinvented every generation.” Tim Collins, KleenSpeed president

“The KleenSpeed Eiata is very practical EV conversion, proven in over 10,000 miles of real world testing, including Mr. Collins commuting from San Francisco to Mountain View and back every day. The fact that the Eiata also is capable of winning its class on a challenging race track is an additional validation of KleenSpeed’s position as a leader in EV R&D.”
Dante Zeviar, KleenSpeed CTO

 
SPECIFICATIONS

KleenSpeed Eiata EV ReFuel 2011 Winner
EPS ; KleenSpeed Power & Drivetrain / Motor Controller
ESS : KleenSpeed Energy Storage System & Control Interface
KleenSpeed Lithium Ion Battery Packs
110 Volts
21.0 kW/hrs
BMS : KleenSpeed V3 Battery Management System
EVI : KleenSpeed Electric Vehicle Integration Systems
Motor ; AC induction 50 HP
Weight : 2.395 lbs
Weight Distribution 50/50 front/rear
Wheelbase : 89.2”
Wheels : 14 x 4.5″
Tires : Pirelli P Zero Low Rolling Resistance
Range : 70 – 100 Miles
Top Speed : 95+ MPH