Electric KartTop down view of Etek Motor and boost swFront battery mountTop down view
OwnerToby Ricco
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LocationLos Gatos, California US map
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Vehicle Custom Electric kart
MotorBriggs and Stratton The old Etek (brushed) Permanent Magnet DC
This motor can put out about 15-20hp peak
ControllerAlltrax 48volt400amp AXE
Batteries8 B and B EVP 20-12, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
Two sets of four batteries are wired in series to give me 48volts at 40ah
System Voltage48 Volts
Charger
Cheap 48volt scooter charger
Instrumentationnone
Top Speed40 MPH (64 KPH)
AccelerationVery fast... Read the additional features for more information.
Range20 Miles (32 Kilometers)
The batteries will last for about 45 minutes of neighborhood driving.
Seating Capacity1 adult
Curb Weight300 Pounds (136 Kilograms)
The batteries are 120 lbs, the motor is 22 lbs, and the chassis is under 30 pounds. Motor Mount, wheels, controller, wire, etc. account for the other 100 lbs or less.
Tires8" wide slicks in back, 6" wide in front
Conversion Timea lot of hours spread over a few months
Conversion Cost$2500 + labor
Additional FeaturesThis kart has extremely fast acceleration. I recently added a new feature that's fun but dangerous: a controller bypass switch. It's an 800 Amp solenoid that disconnects the batteries from the speed controller and connects them directly to the motor at the push of a button. If the tires are inflated they spin before the kart starts to move. If they are a little flat the kart wheelies and the front gets about a foot to a foot-and-a-half off the ground––very fun, scary, but a little dangerous. The set-up has had no major problems (surprisingly). However, the first solenoid that I purchased was not functioning, but since its replacement everything has worked fine. The kart also has a 2000 Amp kill switch for safety.
Feel free to email me if you are interested in this go kart or any of my projects at: tobyricco@comcast.net

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