| Owner | Dylan Martin |
|---|---|
| Location | Seattle, Washington United States map |
| Web | WebPage |
| Vehicle | 1986 Honda Spree 50cc scooter |
| Motor | Briggs and Stratton Etek Permanent Magnet DC 48 Volt 7/8" keyed shaft |
| Drivetrain | belt to original reduction gears |
| Controller | Curtis 1206 12-36 Volt, 275 Amp, rebuilt |
| Batteries | 3, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM 36 Ah deep cycle |
| System Voltage | 36 Volts |
| Charger | one battery at a time with cheapo automotive charger |
| DC/DC Converter | tap on main pack |
| Instrumentation | Speedo and Amp |
| Top Speed | 7 MPH (11 KPH) argh! |
| Acceleration | Ha ha ha ha ... |
| Seating Capacity | 1 adult |
| Tires | original (and I mean ORIGINAL) |
| Conversion Time | 2 months |
| Conversion Cost | Approx $700 |
| I built this to get familliar with building an EV. Someday I hope to build a real car, but for now, I'd like to get this thing to go 30-35 so I can commute with it. I live 7 miles from work, so I should be able to pull this off once I get a reasonable gear ratio. | |
1986 Honda Spree Scooter
Last Updated 09-03-2003
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