Owner | Marc Erkens |
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Owner's Other EV | E-Tracktor |
Location | Schinnen, Limburg Netherlands map |
Web/Email | WebPage |
Vehicle | 2009 Choppa Tricycle I have made this EV Trike from several parts. First the Choppa Tricycle where I replaced the plastic wheels with rubber ones on steel rims. Then the Currie 24 Volts 600 Watt motor kit and several small parts like Voltmeter and headlight. |
Motor | Currie DCM-160 Permanent Magnet DC Currie DCM-160 Permanent Magnet DC 24 Volt 600 Watt motor at 2600 Rpm |
Drivetrain | Drivetrain is direct drive with a ratio 1:4 resulting in a maximum speed of 38Kmh |
Controller | Currie |
Batteries | 2 BSOL BFX 12-18, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM Make BSOL German company. |
System Voltage | 24 Volts |
Charger | 24 volt |
Heater | none |
Instrumentation | 1 voltmeter and headlight |
Top Speed | 25 MPH (40 KPH) This was a bit of a surprise to me. When I saw my daughter speeding away I decided to reduce the speed, but still have no idea how to do this. |
Acceleration | Brisk |
Range | 5 Miles ( 8 Kilometers) |
Seating Capacity | 1 child |
Curb Weight | 40 Pounds (18 Kilograms) |
Tires | Rubber tires on metal rims |
Conversion Time | 3 weeks |
Conversion Cost | 375 Euros |
Additional Features | WebPage |