Jeep EV Conversion

In high school, I rebuilt a junkyard 2001 Jeep Cherokee into a fully functional electric vehicle. It took me a year and a half working on the weekends while following online blogs, youtube videos, and going to great lengths to source used components on a tight budget. I designed the entire high-voltage architecture including the powertrain, custom 135V / 26 kWh lithium-ion battery pack, main contactor stack, and protection/fusing systems. I assembled the battery pack from salvaged Nissan Leaf modules and integrated a CANbus BMS for monitoring, balancing, and safety. I also fabricated custom motor and battery mounts, handled all mechanical and electrical packaging, and performed full system bring-up and debugging. The Jeep achieves roughly 80 miles of range, a 70 mph top speed, supports J1772 charging, and operates at up to 500A peak current.