Owner | Toby Ricco |
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Owner's Other EVs | Custom Electric kart Indoor Electric Kart (Made for Rick Gaan) Custom Electric Shifter Kart Custom Electric Scooter Version 2 Lithium-Iron-Phosphate High Output Scooter |
Location | Los Gatos, California United States map |
Vehicle | Goped Bigfoot Frame |
Motor | Currie 24 Volt 600 Watts (times two) Permanent Magnet DC Two 600 watt motors running in series gives me 1200Watts and a 48 volt system. |
Controller | Kelly KD48200 Programmable 48 volts, 200amp controller. This controller is overkill for my two currie motors (It can put out 9600 Watts) but I plan on upgrading the motors sometime. |
Batteries | 4 Panasonic 12-18, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM I have four 18 AH batteries on this scooter which gives it plenty of power and range. This batteries are capable of putting out 450amps. |
System Voltage | 48 Volts |
Charger | I am using a cheap 1.5 amp, 48volt scooter charger and it works fine. |
Top Speed | 23 MPH (37 KPH) Its geared for about 23mph, but I will gear it for higher speed eventually. |
Acceleration | Fast for an electric scooter, and it can wheelie on occasion. |
Range | 20 Miles (32 Kilometers) |
Seating Capacity | At least two people standing |
Curb Weight | 130 Pounds (59 Kilograms) I don't know exactly how much it weighs but I'm sure it's over a 100 lbs. |
Tires | 10" by 3" wide |
Conversion Time | Many hours |
Conversion Cost | Metal: $140 Rolling chassis and disk brakes: $200 Controller: $200 Motors: $95 (X2) Batteries: $220 Hardware and cutting tools: $100 Wiring, Throttle, and other accessories: $150 Total: $1200 |