Best controller for Cyclone 3000w in 2025

[sviatpizdat]

Hey everyone,

I've been running Cyclone 3000W with a 48V Kelly controller for the past five years, but it died now. I'm looking for a modern replacement, ideally compact and light, that supports a future 72V battery upgrade. I need around 60A (continuous DC current).

Any recommendations? Maybe VOTOL, Sabvoton, or Yuyang King (YKZ), or other brands? Your experiences and insights would be great!

Thanks!

 

[AdR]

Have you looked at open source VESC controllers.
I have had good results at those requirements

 

[sviatpizdat]

Have you looked at open source VESC controllers.
I have had good results at those requirements

I've heard of them. However, I'm not ready to deal with their programming at the moment. I want to connect a new controller and immediately drive without any hassle.

 

[rob1981]

all new controllers ( far driver , vesc, Kelly , etc) they all require some programming , I'd just get the identical Kelly if it was plug and play

 

[rob1981]

or something basic like this , but the wiring will need modification https://www.amazon.com/Brushless-Ebike-Controller-3000W-Electric/dp/B072HTG4MP

 

[sviatpizdat]

all new controllers ( far driver , vesc, Kelly , etc) they all require some programming , I'd just get the identical Kelly if it was plug and play

I don't want Kelly anymore

or something basic like this , but the wiring will need modification https://www.amazon.com/Brushless-Ebike-Controller-3000W-Electric/dp/B072HTG4MP

But these controllers are too big.
I tend to Votol EM50-4 now.

 

[E-HP]

Hey everyone,

I've been running Cyclone 3000W with a 48V Kelly controller for the past five years, but it died now. I'm looking for a modern replacement, ideally compact and light, that supports a future 72V battery upgrade. I need around 60A (continuous DC current).

When is the future? In another 5 years? 60A @ 48v is only 2880W
What other requirements do you have? Is a throttle and 3 speed switch enough, or do you need a display, etc?
Kelly makes a lot of controllers, so hard to tell what too big means.