OwnerAAEV
Owner's Other EVs1995 Daihatsu Charade
Gisborne SC & AAEV Racing LEV
Electric Bicycle - for Promotions & Testing
LocationMelton, Victoria Australia map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle2009 Jen-32 - customised upgrade
One-off, custom upgrade, for off-road only (private property) use, specially optimised for steep climbs and distance capabilities ... also used to test-evaluate human-hybrid racing bicycle design-performance concepts ;)
Motor Brushless DC
Custom built 48V 800W DC Brushless permanent rare earth magnet motor
Controller
Custom designed and built 48V 800W 25A. Designed with both PAS-Pedalec (Soft start) functions and granular Throttle control (Immediate Start). 50% speed limiter (-Thrust & Acceleration(-Current))(selectable) as well as over-current temporary boost (+ Thrust & Acceleration)(+Current))(selectable).
Optimised for hill climbs, not top speed ...
Batteries4 14Ah @ 20hr, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
4x12V 14Ah SLA AGM VRLA Deep Cycle Maintenance free in two (2) strings to provide a total of 28Ah capacity @ 48V.
Periodically charged with advanced PWM charger to achieve 115% capacity
System Voltage48 Volts
Charger
48V DC 3-stage automatic charger with standby-maintenance mode. Charger is inbuilt, vibration and weather protected, integral to the bicycle-scooter. Pull the cord out from under the seat, and plug in, just like a vacuum cleaner ;)
HeaterWarm pants or better yet, bike leathers ;)
DC/DC Converter
48V - 12V MilSpec 5.5A DC-DC Converter matched to a 12V Cigarette lighter socket. Powers Navman, Ipod, recharges mobile phone, Cardo-Scala Headset, 240Vac 100W inverter, etc via standard socket adapters :)
InstrumentationSpeedometer (GPS calibrated), Tripmeter, Odometer, Battery gauge (Calibrated voltmeter), Console backlighting, Headlight (high & low beam), Front and Rear turn indicators, Taillight and Stop light, Horn, turning hazard alarm.
Top Speed19 MPH (30 KPH)
Will only do 31Kmh top speed, however, will climb very steep grades (hills) at up to 28Kmh !
AccelerationExceptional thrust and acceleration for this type of bike ... a 120KG 'braced' adult cannot 'hold' the bike from a standing start ...
Range60 Miles (96 Kilometers)
97km range at 30-31 kmh speed on the 'flat', sustained ... when consistently climbing steep inclines (hills)(especially at speed) range can be reduced by up to 60-80%, i.e. as little as 18-40 Km ... distance whilst hill climbing reqires rider technique and discipline ...
Seating CapacityTwo (2), rider and pillion with formed pillion seat, pillion hand rail and steel pillion foot pegs ... easily hauls an off-road bicycle cargo trailer with 40Kgs+
Curb Weight141 Pounds (64 Kilograms)
TiresRear 16x3.0
Front 16x2.5
Conversion TimeCustom component design and manufacture (Motor & Controller) - 60 hours.
Labour for Customisation and upgrade only - 16 hours
Conversion CostAll up, new bike, including customisations, $2,900.00(AUD)
Additional FeaturesDual front and rear shockers, pivot swing-arm, rear storage topbox, drum brakes front and rear with electronic brake assist (automatic motor cut-off via brake lever micro switches) ... regenerative charging when coasting or downhill (with motor cut-off) ... bike computer also tracks total runtime, total distance, hours of operation, fastest speed and longest runtime, etc ...

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