E-ScooterDude
10 W
- Joined
- Nov 25, 2016
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My E-Scooter Upgrade Project
Hello E-Scooter enthusiasts. I wanted to share my project with you all because I have learned so much from the other posts here. I would like to give special thanks to ElectricGod (https://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=75177).
Here are the project goals as of today:
1. At least 20 miles range averaging 25-30 mph.
2. 40+ mph top speed.
3. No less than 25 mph going up the steepest hills in my area.
4. Keep costs reasonable.
Here is the platform: HyperPowerSports (http://www.hyperpowersports.com) 2017 48V/1600W with SLA batteries.
Planned upgrades that must happen ASAP:
1. Street tires (taller and wider as well), better wheels, better brakes, 219 drivetrain.
2. 72V/20Ah battery, 72V Kelly Controller, 72V 3KW Motor.
Some background: I got started with E-Scooters back in 2009 with my Currie e-Zip 1000. The top speed was only 15 mph and the range was about 7 miles. I enjoyed the scooter and it had nice hill climbing ability but the other limitations were a little tough to deal with.
I decided to go with an E-Bike and have been riding it for four years now. The E-bike is wonderful to ride and you even get some good exercise. Everything was great while I was living in my relatively flat town, but now I’ve moved. The E-bike has some trouble with the really big hills I live around now, and 250W feels very small now. I looked at upgrading the components and found that I could build a high performance E-Scooter for less.
So now here I am…. Back to E-Scooters, and I’ll keep the posts coming with every upgrade.
Hello E-Scooter enthusiasts. I wanted to share my project with you all because I have learned so much from the other posts here. I would like to give special thanks to ElectricGod (https://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=75177).
Here are the project goals as of today:
1. At least 20 miles range averaging 25-30 mph.
2. 40+ mph top speed.
3. No less than 25 mph going up the steepest hills in my area.
4. Keep costs reasonable.
Here is the platform: HyperPowerSports (http://www.hyperpowersports.com) 2017 48V/1600W with SLA batteries.
Planned upgrades that must happen ASAP:
1. Street tires (taller and wider as well), better wheels, better brakes, 219 drivetrain.
2. 72V/20Ah battery, 72V Kelly Controller, 72V 3KW Motor.
Some background: I got started with E-Scooters back in 2009 with my Currie e-Zip 1000. The top speed was only 15 mph and the range was about 7 miles. I enjoyed the scooter and it had nice hill climbing ability but the other limitations were a little tough to deal with.
I decided to go with an E-Bike and have been riding it for four years now. The E-bike is wonderful to ride and you even get some good exercise. Everything was great while I was living in my relatively flat town, but now I’ve moved. The E-bike has some trouble with the really big hills I live around now, and 250W feels very small now. I looked at upgrading the components and found that I could build a high performance E-Scooter for less.
So now here I am…. Back to E-Scooters, and I’ll keep the posts coming with every upgrade.