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Post by Stiggy on May 14, 2010 21:34:14 GMT
Charger 240v in 48-96v out 4amp(spec when ordering) £150
Pair headlights, 2 pairs indicators, one rear stop tail £125
PMAC brushless motor/controller/contactor £1000
GRP one pice body £250
Front bones/shocks/ball joints/bushes/drum brakes £150
All plus VAT
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Post by newtrikebuilder on May 15, 2010 18:31:27 GMT
You should update your build guide because it says that the charger is only 72V. What is the current at 96V, is it 4 Amp like the build guide says?
What exactly does bone/shock/brake kit come with (bushes etc.?), or more importantly what other parts would I need to get for the front? Are these shocks adjustable too?
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Post by Stiggy on May 17, 2010 11:20:20 GMT
I have modified the post re prices of parts.
I have also looked at other posts re the E-trike and I cannot say that this vehicle is suitable for motorway use.
An electric version of the ECO-EXO may well be the way to go for higher speeds. It has disc brakes, a wider track and is more stable at speed.
Make it go 65 though and the range will be very limited, probably about 20 miles depending on the amount of Pb or very expensive with LiFe. Anyone wishing to commute on motorways needs deep pockets or a petrol engine in my opinion.
I forced my battmobile to do 65 but I would not recommend it for road use, just for fun on the track.
The E-trike can be built for under £2000. It's a cheap EV. It's not to be compared to anything costing more like a Tesla at £87k. I guess they would do M1 trips quite well but I ain't about to buy one thats for sure.
A cheaper way to travel is a 50cc version of the E-trike. I am surprised no one has done it yet. Very easy to attach the engine to the frame and some very high petrol miles no doubt on something you can't fall off. Mummys would like the idea of some form of protection for their 16 year olds.
Stiggy
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Post by newtrikebuilder on May 17, 2010 16:48:57 GMT
I have modified the post re prices of parts. I have also looked at other posts re the E-trike and I cannot say that this vehicle is suitable for motorway use. An electric version of the ECO-EXO may well be the way to go for higher speeds. It has disc brakes, a wider track and is more stable at speed. Make it go 65 though and the range will be very limited, probably about 20 miles depending on the amount of Pb or very expensive with LiFe. Anyone wishing to commute on motorways needs deep pockets or a petrol engine in my opinion. I forced my battmobile to do 65 but I would not recommend it for road use, just for fun on the track. The E-trike can be built for under £2000. It's a cheap EV. It's not to be compared to anything costing more like a Tesla at £87k. I guess they would do M1 trips quite well but I ain't about to buy one thats for sure. A cheaper way to travel is a 50cc version of the E-trike. I am surprised no one has done it yet. Very easy to attach the engine to the frame and some very high petrol miles no doubt on something you can't fall off. Mummys would like the idea of some form of protection for their 16 year olds. Stiggy Unfortunately I can't really build anything much bigger than a etrike because I need it to fit through a narrow door after I have built it. I thought I would have enough battery capacity for a range of 60+ miles. I was looking at the new Elecsol batteries, and was going to get 8x105Ah. The specs suggest that it would be able to last for around 2hrs drawing over 200Amps continuously. These would cost me just under £1500 (for 8). I was going to get the D135RAG motor too. I did think about petrol engines, but I thought that it might raise the centre of gravity and give upset the handling a bit? I suspect that a 50cc engine wouldn't perform great either. A 125cc would probably be ok, but then it would still have the same stability issues at high speeds. For a town trike the PMAC motor would probably be good. |
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