The 1978 Daihatsu Wildcat F20 is a compact, lightweight 4×4 utility vehicle known for its simple mechanical design, excellent off-road capability, and legendary reliability. Originally equipped with a 4-speed manual transmission and a two-speed transfer case, it was built to tackle rugged terrain and remains a favorite among classic Japanese off-road enthusiasts.
Converting the Wildcat F20 to electric power is an excellent way to preserve its iconic character while bringing it into the modern era. By retaining the original manual transmission and transfer case, the conversion maintains the vehicle’s authentic driving feel and low-range off-road performance while minimizing mechanical modifications. The electric motor provides instant torque, smoother acceleration, lower maintenance requirements, and zero tailpipe emissions, making the vehicle more efficient and enjoyable to drive.
With a carefully designed EV conversion kit, the 1978 Wildcat F20 can become a practical, reliable, and environmentally friendly classic suitable for daily driving, recreational off-roading, or vintage vehicle events. Electrification not only extends the vehicle’s service life but also demonstrates how classic 4×4 vehicles can embrace sustainable mobility without sacrificing their original charm.
When converting your Daihatsu Wildcat F20 Jeep to electric, our 65kW 144V PMSM liquid cooling type motor-controller delivers authentic driving dynamics while replacing the air-cooled flat-four. Engineered for rear-engine compatibility, this system enables:
⚡ Peak 65kW Power (0-60mph in 7.2 sec)
⚙️ High efficiency
❄️ Liquid cooling – no compromised rear vents
| Item | Specification | ||||||
| Motor | Rated power | 40kw | |||||
| Peak power | 65kw | ||||||
| Motor model | TZ 210 XS 2 | ||||||
| Battery voltage | 144Vdc | ||||||
| Rated speed | 3200RPM | ||||||
| Max. speed | 6500RPM | ||||||
| Rated torque | 105 N.m | ||||||
| Max.torque | 252N.m | ||||||
| Ambient temperature | -40℃~85℃ | ||||||
| Cooling mode | Water cooling | ||||||
| Protection grade | IP67 | ||||||
| Insulation grade | H | ||||||
| Duty | S9 | ||||||
| Size | Φ260*342.1mm | ||||||
| Net weight | ≤ 38±0.5kg | ||||||
| Packing | Wooden box | ||||||
| Controller assembly (Including controller, key switch, stall switch, accelerator, and wire harness) |
Rated voltage | 144Vdc | |||||
| Working voltage range | 105~190Vdc | ||||||
| Rated working current | 200A | ||||||
| Maximum working current | 500A | ||||||
| Efficiency | ≥94.5% | ||||||
| Protection grade | IP67 | ||||||
| Ambient temperature | -25℃~65℃ | ||||||
| Cooling mode | Water cooling | ||||||
| Control mode | Vector control | ||||||
| Size | 319(±2)*250(± 2)*127(±2) |
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| Overvoltage protection (V) | 180 | ||||||
| Undervoltage protection (V) | 108 | ||||||
| Overheat protection(℃) | 95 | ||||||
| Net weight | 6.5±0.5kg | ||||||
| Communication mode | CAN | ||||||
In electric conversions of 1978 Daihatsu Wildcat F20 Jeep, the DC-DC converter silently powers your 12V ecosystem. Stepping down 144V battery power (per SYT-65kW system) to stable 12V output, it replaces the generator while preserving:
⚙️ Manual transmission integrity: Clutch switch, reverse lights
🚘 OEM driving experience: Analog gauges, turn signals
🔋 Battery safety: Overvoltage/isolation protection
Preserve your 1978 Daihatsu Wildcat F20 Jeep’s iconic dashboard while gaining essential EV insights with our ultra-compact battery meter. Designed specifically for vintage cabins, this discrete display:
🔋 Monitors 144V LiFePO4 packs (SYT-65kW compatible)
⚡ Delivers real-time SOC/voltage/temp
🛠️ Zero dashboard modifications required
Power your electric 1978 Daihatsu Wildcat F20 Jeep with a space-optimized 144V 20A on-board charger (OBC) delivering 3.3kW – the perfect balance for vintage sports cars. Engineered for:
🔌 Single-phase home charging (16A socket compatible)
⚡ 0-100% in 9 hours (28kWh pack)
🧰 Discreet installation in frunk or rear engine bay
✅ Preserves Classic Lines:
Smaller than original spare tire – zero exterior modifications
More options are available: 6.6kw OBC/ 10kw OBC
Power your electric1978 Daihatsu Wildcat F20 Jeep with 144V LiFePO4 battery systems engineered for classic sports cars. Our modular solutions deliver authentic driving range while preserving iconic aesthetics:
🔋 153.6V 122Ah Standard (18.7kWh) → Daily elegance
🔋 144V 230Ah Performance (33.1kWh) → Spirited touring
✅ Weight Distribution Mastery: 38/62 front/rear balance matching original flat-four
Pls contact with our saleperson for the detailed Green Motor Tech ‘s EV conversion manual on a similar car like 1978 Daihatsu Wildcat F20 Jeep, generally includes below steps:
Disassemble related parts from the original vehicle
Yes, we provide all electronic parts for conversion. We also provide wire diagram system, each part user manual, so you will have no obstacles for installation and connection of the system.
Yes, we provide motor spline coupler and adapter plate to install motor to original transmisison. But the original transmission’s clutch need to get removed. If you want to keep clutch, you need modify the spline coupler to clutch a bit. Because we do not have car in hand, so we bought a old transmission without clutch to make the coupler and adapter kit.
We provide two years for battery, and one year warranty for other parts. We only use top grade quality products. If any parts failure from manufacturing issues, we provide repair parts for replacement.
If we have stocks ready to go, the lead time is one weeek after order confirmed. if we have no stocks, lead time might be 4 weeks after order confirmed.
After you have discussed with sales manager all details of the order, he or she will make proforma invoice with all details and bank accounts for payment, normally payment is through bank to bank T/T. Other payment ways are also flexible to accept after discussion.
We only use top brand of cells in China, like EVE, like Gotion etc, most of the case we use EVE brand pure new and A grade cells to make pack. And in our battery pack we surely use real automobile grade BMS, not simple protection board.
We care about reputation more than our customers!
We are real manufacturer, not sales trade office/company, we started our motor production from 1995 in China. In conversion we now have more than 10 year experiencee. In the whole drive systems, we do not produce all parts, but motor we make, controller we provide CAN BUS and technical requests to our partner, same as lithium battery pack and wire hanress of the system, the design and CAN BUS are from us. other accessories like gas peda, meter etc we get from reliable partners.
Except motor and drive train solution, we also owns our own low speed electric vehicle assembly factory, its website/brand is www.gmtlsv.com
In short, we are EV expert with decades experience in China!
Yes, our key electronic components are with CE certificate for Europe markets, so at the moment, we ship to Europe like France, UK, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Belgium, Turkey etc.
We also have ISO9001 quality manage certificate.
For our EV products, we also have WMI (World Manufacturer Identifier) certificate, each vehilce has its VIN number.
To some particular countries, they have requests in import or tax reduces policy such as for Africa countries and Middle East, COC or SABER might needed for import. For some countries, certificate of origin: FORM A, FORM E etc are requested. We all have experience to make for customers.
Yes, of course, our engineers who can speak English directly, video talk/email/Whatsapp they can communicate and serve customers without obstacles.
No matter before-sales or after sales, we all request in time response 24 hours and 7 days as long as we see the requests.
For necessary project, we can also send engineers to customers’ company for guide or training.
We also welcome customers to send engineers to us for onsite learning and training!
Yes, no problem, we support that. We hope customers can do longterm business so customization of his logo is OK
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