Comparison with 800w micro scooter
OwnerAdam
Owner's Other EVs800w Razor-style Scooter
800 Watt Brushless Scooter
LocationMansfield, England United Kingdom map
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Vehicle2003 Funrider Sport 250w
modified electric scooter, bought in 2003, used daily.mods include: strengthened frame, custom made deck, custom made battery box, custom motor mount, front disc brake, changed drive ratio
MotorUnite Motor my 1050 Permanent Magnet DC
huge (10lbs in weight) motor rated speed 2400rpm. brush timing adjusted for max power, around 78% efficient
Drivetrain500w motor chain driven 11t-55t 5:1 ratio
Controller
Chinese ebike/scooter controller 30A 36v
Batteries3 Yuasa np 12-12, 36.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Gel
Heavy!!
System Voltage36 Volts
Charger
Generic 36v 2A e-bike charger
Instrumentationnone
Top Speed21 MPH (33 KPH)
21 mph, and gets there pretty quick too, as stock notor did around 12 mph, and about 4 mph uphill
AccelerationQuite good 0- 20 mph in around 2 seconds
Range6 Miles ( 9 Kilometers)
flat out around 6 miles, if ridden more sedately it'll do about 12
Watt Hours/Mile50 Wh/Mile
3x12v 12AH =432 Whr capacity assuming 70% usable capacity this drops to 302Wh as lead acid don't give their fill capacity unless discharged slowly.
302/6 miles = 50.4Wh per mile at 20mph
EV Miles
Current: Miles (0 Kilometers)
 
    As of 2/26/2008
Seating CapacityCan carry three people!!
Curb Weight0
Heavy!
This big brute of a scooter has good speed and range, but the heavy lead acid batteries, and >80% efficient motor hardly push the boundaries of technology, check out my 800w brushless scooter at 4kg minus batteries!!

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