Owner | AtomicZombie |
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Owner's Other EVs | Sparky Sparky 2 Megatron Kyoto Cruiser The LongRanger The CycleBully E-Style BMX DeltaWolf EV |
Location | Thunder Bay, Ontario Canada map |
Web | WebPage |
Vehicle | 2007 Homebuilt from old BMX parts Built using a scrap BMX bike and a hubmotor kit. Designed to keep up to city traffic for an hour. |
Motor | Wilderness Energy BL36 Brushless DC |
Drivetrain | Hubmotor direct drive |
Controller | Part of the kit |
Batteries | 4, 12.00 Volt, Gel batteries from the department store |
System Voltage | 48 Volts |
Charger | 48 volt charger |
Instrumentation | Low battery indicator |
Top Speed | 30 MPH (48 KPH) |
Acceleration | Very good. Easily competes with all but the most impatient drivers. |
Range | 30 Miles (48 Kilometers) Always depends on wind + hills. |
Seating Capacity | Can carry two with the longer seat and rear pegs. |
Curb Weight | 75 Pounds (34 Kilograms) |
Tires | 20 inch BMX tires |
Conversion Time | 2 weekends |
Conversion Cost | About $500 total using a new motor kit, batteries and tires. |
Kudos to all those thinking about building an EV! |