The doubled battery capacity has made driving a lot nicer by keeping the battery voltages higher under load on these coldening autumn days. Increased driving range also gives new possibilities, such as visiting Tampere city (24 km away from home) without having to find a charging place ;) The functionality of the battery update has now been flawless so I am ready to cover the pack to regain a nice and clean trunk.
First a simple cover was made from 12mm plywood. It is mounted to the battery pack housing with 4 30mm M8 bolts.
A new removable floor was made from 18mm plywood. A handle was cut in the middle of the plywood so that it can easily be lifted off to gain access to the spare tire space.
The battery pack cover was finished using black felt that was glued on top of the plywood and secured with staples from its sides.
Same felt was used to cover the spare tire space floor.
The spare tire space now works as a place for all the necessary items that I want to keep in the car but hopefully never have to use :)
The new plywood floor covers up the spare tire space with its items.
The original trunk floor felt was cut to fit on its place with the battery pack installed. It was glued to the new floor plywood for easier handling. Now the trunk looks usable again, with still quite a good space left for shopping bags.
Corolla eFX's first annual inspection will need to be done soon. I think the car is ready for that now!
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