New member few questions...

[cdrskull]

Hello, I'm Steve and I'm thinking about building an eTrike but if possible could someone answer a few questions first before I buy the plans. I'm not a newbie by any means to the kitcar world. I've built a DNA360 and I'm now on with a Extreme Lambo. I also run both the owners clubs / forums for DNA/Extreme. This however appeals to me as it's something very different.

The idea would be to use it to travel to work and back... (round trip of 15 miles) so;

1. Would this pass the IVA or whatever it's called now?
2. Insurance? normal footman james etc provide cover?
3. Do you need a helmet?
4. Will it go backwards (reverse polarity)?
5. Has anyone made a road legal one yet?
6. Is it free to Tax it?

I would be able to manufacture the frame without a problem :-) I have access to batteries and love playing.

Many thanks,

Steve

[cdrskull]

32 views and no reply.... come on guys :-)

[Scott]

Hi Steve,

Probably not been answered as people would not want to give the wrong answers / Incorrect Information,

Stiggy really needs to reply which I'm sure he will asap, if not email him direct [e-mail]

If its similar to the Eco-Exo then it will be MSVA test, Insurance through Adrian Flux / Bikesure, no helmet needed but sometimes advised!!
thats all i can tell from what i know,

Cheers Scott

[cdrskull]

Hi Scott, many thanks for the info. I went ahead and purchased the plans this afternoon and they were soon received :-)

I've had a good read through them and I'm now searching bits / prices to see if I can get an overall build cost. I already have some batteries but unsure if they would be suitable. There 12v gel type about 28kg each and have a 92amp rating from memory. Big backup UPS ones, I have 6 of them so thats 72v.

Motor / Controller I'm looking at £600 - £700 from the states through eBay. I'm unsure if I'm going to design everything from scratch on Inventor at work or go with the parts recommended. I need to justify it's going to be worth it when I can buy an electric scooter for £800 all in.

cheers

Steve