OwnerLawrence Rhodes
Owner's Other EVs1997 Ford Aspire
EMB Lectra
Vego 600 SX
1980 Jet ElectraVan 750
Schwinn Stingray
1987 Honda VT700 Shadow
2007 I-zip Electric Chopper
LocationSan Francisco, California US map
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Vehicle2001 Lepton
Moped class scooter
MotorLafert 1800 watt Brushless DC
Very powerful and controlled motor. Seems to be computer controlled. It has amazing torque.
DrivetrainCovered belt
ControllerLafert 1800 watt
Works well with the OEM motor.
Batteries4 Hawker Genesis 26 AH, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
Got them from an ups system upgrade. I have about a 12 mile range with these old batteries. Stock AH is 50.
System Voltage48 Volts
Charger Bad boy Variac
Just a variac with a bridge. 220 VAC
HeaterNot on a moped
DC/DC Converter OEM
OEM inside.
InstrumentationSpeedo, Battery, calculated range, eco/Rabbit modes.
Top Speed28 MPH (45 KPH)
It has a top speed governed to EU standards. Down a hill it will go faster.
AccelerationIn Rabbit mode it keeps up with traffic. In eco mode 25 mph comes very sloooooowwwwllly. 40 seconds or so.
Range12 Miles (19 Kilometers)
This is with old 26 AH batteries. With the 50 AH batteries that are stock 40 miles is claimed. I believe it.
Watt Hours/Mile72 Wh/Mile
It would be easy to enter 50 AH and 40 miles. 1.25 ah per mile.
EV Miles
Current:50 Miles (80 Kilometers)
 
    As of 10/24/2006
Seating Capacity2 adults
Curb Weight242 Pounds (109 Kilograms)
Feels very light
TiresMichelin VM100S
Conversion Time3 hours at electromotorsports.
Conversion CostConfidential. New cost is $2,250.00
Additional FeaturesRack
This is the best electric scooter I've owned. As a stock vehicle it will take me up the steepest hills in San Francisco. I weigh 250 pounds and with batteries half the AH of stock it will still take me 12 miles.

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