Owner | Jack Waddell |
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Owner's Other EVs | 1980 Renault Le Car 1980 Comuta-Car |
Location | Wilmington, Delaware United States map |
Vehicle | 1980 OKY Pedal Power German Electric Scooter |
Motor | Bosch Permanent Magnet DC 24 Volt |
Drivetrain | 1 Serpentine belt and 2 chains |
Controller | Bosch original PWM controller |
Batteries | 2, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM 33 Ah |
System Voltage | 24 Volts |
Charger | Chargetech 500 dual 12 Volt fully automatic charger |
DC/DC Converter | 6 Volt 15 Watt DC/DC converter built into controller |
Instrumentation | Speedo and RadioShack Pocket Voltmeter |
Top Speed | 16 MPH (25 KPH) |
Acceleration | 0 to 16 in 4 seconds |
Range | 20 Miles (32 Kilometers) |
Seating Capacity | 1 adult |
Tires | 2 1/4 12 |
Conversion Time | 2 days to install charger, batteries and rewire |
Chargetech battery charger has 2-12 volt outputs and was designed for boating. Manufacturer claims that charger can be used while submurged and stays pluged in when not being ridden. The Guardian 33AH batteries, installed four years ago, have given excelent service. This scooter is a pleasure to ride. |