This is absolutely amazing. Bravo! One thing though: put chains on those orange bolts because I guarantee they're going to be dropped in the water and lost forever. 😅
Fantastic. I can see why you have so many pre-orders, but you missed a trick by not making that key fob a float. As a yachtsman, one of the biggest pains is dropping keys in the water..
One of the coolest things I've ever seen. If you want it to be energy self-sufficient, then maybe consider installing flexible solar panels. Maybe as a form of roll-down blinds on the windows.
The design does incorporate flexible solar panels already, but as a paid additional addon I think that would be an incredibly good idea. It would have to be done through a 3rd party as I don't believe this company has anything to do with solar panels they only used some that fit their build from some other company much like the batteries
@@HayesHaugen thanks for clarifying this. Most people underestimate how much power is needed to get this moving. Small solar panels can light you a cigarette but that’s about it. Having said this - we are working on a different cabin design with much larger top surface area and will make it work. We don’t need to be a solar panel company to offer solar panels. We will have a third party manufacturer so it’s all coming. Just need time to develop all these ideas
Looks great but I have a few questions. What happened to the solar panels that were in V2? What are you using as an anchor? Can you, in your next video, demonstrate how you row the vehicle should you lose power? Other than the weight, what are the other specs? What is the expected U.S. price and the shipping costs? Does this come with a shop/mechanic's maintenance/repair manual? Finally, where do you get parts for this vehicle? A nice feature would be to have the vehicle recharge the batteries while coasting. You might want to contact Sono Motors, a Munich based Solar EV startup company. They incorporate solar panels on the various surfaces of the Scion EV. I believe they also sell solar panel kits to attach to vehicles. You may also want to check out the folks in the Netherlands who made the "Stella Vita", their solar camper van. You may get some ideas from or want to collaborate with this startup solar EV group. You can check out both on RUclips.
Nothing ruins boats faster than "bigger" Not to say that applies to these specifics. Sure, more headroom, more length, because for sure if you make those changes there will be less wave action and wind.
I genuinely see the bigger cabin as a win-win: it's not as claustrophobic for users (I'm 6'1"), and the rigid cabin simpler to for them to build, not to mention lighter. But Drinking Star raised excellent points: where are the solar panels, and what kind of anchor will be included for boat mode?
This is brilliant, it really is. If this would have been out 20 years ago when my family and I were younger, I would have bought two. so we could travel Europe together, or even further, instead of a SUV and a Caravan. What a great idea to enjoy life and preserve nature, I love it.
I loved the idea from the get go, but for that price there should be 200+ km od range, automatic water transformation without having to get off or get wet. Faster speeds are needed too. A lot of space for batteries. O yeah, where did the solar panel go? Why not charge it up while you are in the sun?
V2 was fantastic and too good to be true. When I first saw it, I thought (as an engineer) how on earth they can produce this intricate details without huge investment or at a sensible price point. V3 now makes much more sense in terms producibility. And the good news is that original design feeling is still there and strong. Regen, reverse gear and walk assist are all nice additions and will be very very useful in real life scenarios and tours.
I love the betriton, my only issue (which isn't a real issue) is i wish it had some ability to sail or otherwise be powered by the wind in it's boat mode. I understand sailing isn't as user friendly as a motorboat but it would be nice to have a sort of kayak style sail made for betriton and have it as an add-on
Looking better every time. Love how the govt speed limits bikes but not cars... which one kills people on a daily basis again? Would you ever consider a narrower one, that is within the 80cm width allowed on cycle paths?
I love this "Bike" a lot, but wouldnt it be better if it would use a belt instead of a chain? Especially bc of the water aspect. Would love to see them irl and having the opportunity to buy one xD Wish you all luck!
I wish I was involved in the creativity of your BeTron. I still see so many improvements that could be made with your working model. Like you and so many others, I always think out of the box. You've really accomplished quite a task!
should include 2 cables or modify it that u can charge both batteries at same time without reducing charging power. No one wants to wait 16 hours. Also why not do window zipper so u can pull from inside add a little hook and a hole so no one can pull it from outside it would be a sturdy lock
Any considerations for a solar canopy? I can see the benefit especially for the driver on a sunny day. If not a solar canopy than perhaps a little umbrella slot or something of the sort. But Solar would be rad.
This needs some modifications before I can justify buying. - From a security standpoint I really dislike that my valuables can be accessed by someone with a pair of scissors / knife (that window cover looks easily defeatable). Good to see you've since integrated blinds as that's an essential too. - Key and pins need to be bouyant (fiddly stuff in and around water will get dropped at some point). - The charging situation is a real concern for me. 8 hours to full on just one of the batteries? With the slow charge times, I don't even know if solar can help? If you can juice it back up through pedaling + solar + faster charging battery tech we could be on to something. But if you wanted to do long cross country trips you may be away from a charger for some time. - A less cumbersome way to convert to boat mode. - Belt driven makes more sense than chain for the water - Some heating and cooling solution Other than that you're on to something! .
Really nice improvements, I agree with the points made about the solar panels and solid doors with locks, my issue is with the inflatable pontoons. The only thing I can think of is to add flip down pontoon skids like a seaplane but that would add unnecessary weight and expense. It got me thinking about your self build option adding an outrigger would add stability to the boat. A solid roof that could flip down transforming into an optional sidecar or a stabilising pontoon would allow you to also add a sail to your boat version ( a kite sail is worth testing but probably too dangerous). All optional extras but the original design would have to incorporate built in attachment points. I started with a base model radrunner cargo bike that allowed me to add accessories over time that added practical storage.
Would be good to have the option to link them all together so that only the one in front has to drive or sail Then however many are linked together behind ( like train carriages) they can sit back and relax
21k$ is not that much for a small scale production. A handcrafted road bike (made in EU) get easy over 10k€. Without this size, without motor, without light, without suspension, without nearly anything that the BeTriton has.
The previous iteration was arguably a bit overengineered and leaning hard into the whole tech-bro aesthetic, but this is looks just nice and practical.
I’d prefer not locking it with pad lock it should lock like a door. Also I wouldn’t mind being able to paddle the motor in water manually incase the battery ran out or failed. Seeing that it’s a boat, weight shouldn’t be an issue if the design can handle heavy loads it should have more battery. Would you be willing to also sell these cheaper if we build it ourselves as a kit? I don’t see why also that we couldn’t use it as a commuter bike. Lastly British canals are steep so it would be difficult getting in and out, I wish there was longer versions of the boat so you could just jump in and out. Lastly, submarine version ???
I would give anything to get my hands on this thing. Sadly it's way to expensive for me. But I would unlock the full power maybe even a battery or controller upgrade that motor should do around 1500-2000 watts peak no? Add a solar setup some led strips it would be awesome 😎
I'm considering to buy it since I love it. There are 2 things I'd miss: solar panels and a cruise control function. Can we expect to get that as an option in future?
We will offer fold-out solar panels as an extra but currently not planning to integrate on the body of the product because there is not enough surface area. Regarding cruise control. We hear this request for the first time. We’ve never thought about it since you need to be alert while boating on lakes, rivers and canals. It’s not a boat to cross seas but this is well noted and if there will be more interest then will be considered in future iterations
Cool idea but for 20k I can get a motorized kayak, a bike, backpack, and tent and Id have 10k left and they would be a better version of all 3 elements. There are so many options for cheaper that are better individually, you'd just have to figure it out how to arrange them. You can buy a small house for this price.
@@betriton alright thanks! Also I really love this new version I’ve always wanted to live in a mobile homey thing so with a few mods and Addons I could prob live in ths
How much do you think cars costed 100yrs ago? I think personally this product is meant to be for rent at popular tourist locations. Cars are made in millions, this is almost handmade (for now)
Where did you read that? We will eventually ship worldwide, currently focused on Europe. We have a few preorders from Brazil already. There is no reason to wait, best to preorder asap and we will ship asap. Just need to find a good local partner first - for rentals and distribution
@@betriton I hadn't seen all your videos, and I realized that you really send them to everyone, I want to purchase a complete model soon! Thank you very much for the information!
@@betriton I hadn't seen all your videos, and I realized that you really send them to everyone, I want to purchase a complete model soon! Thank you very much for the information!
Might take a couple of years before we start shipping to Nepal but feel free to pre-order. We'll be taking on the entire world ;) my.betriton.com/p/betriton-ready-made
I already pre ordered but when i look in this video i ask: Can it be locked safe...I mean if I want to park it somewhere and go...can i lock it so no one enters easley?
can you imagine wasting your hard earned cash on the first versions?? why invest now? i would want a sevice manual and links to every single replacement part before even thinking about this thing. super creative, and super dodgy. a rich kid's toy. not a serioud machine. as a mechanic, i would dread servicing this beast.
I dont knwo man... ZERO insulation and not even a single solarpanel? Why? Theres so much surface that has been wasted for windows and this whole boat could have been preppered with solarpanels, even at the side, because when your on water, the sun is been reflected. There are even solarpanels out there, that are so robust, that you can walk on them. An to cruise around the world i would wish to have insolation. The best thing I've seen so far was a construction with extremely thin carbon on the outside and insulating foam on the inside. But then of course the windows have rigid and double-glazed. You could find a way to make it hinged.
dude, take a look at our models, variations and specs on our website. Of course, we have a cabin version with a large solar panel - betriton.com/etrailer/
@@betriton Thats not large at all. In could easy fit a 100Watts more on the roof alone. And theres much more surface that couldve been paved with panels, there are such robust panels today you can even walk on. And there is way too much glass on this model, what makes bad insulation uns less surface for solar panels. And because the sun is reflecting at the water surface it could even have panels at the side.
This is absolutely amazing. Bravo!
One thing though: put chains on those orange bolts because I guarantee they're going to be dropped in the water and lost forever. 😅
Fantastic. I can see why you have so many pre-orders, but you missed a trick by not making that key fob a float. As a yachtsman, one of the biggest pains is dropping keys in the water..
I first saw the BeTriton on the Fully Charged show, its going really great with this version, I'm starting to really want one now :)
One of the coolest things I've ever seen. If you want it to be energy self-sufficient, then maybe consider installing flexible solar panels. Maybe as a form of roll-down blinds on the windows.
The design does incorporate flexible solar panels already, but as a paid additional addon I think that would be an incredibly good idea. It would have to be done through a 3rd party as I don't believe this company has anything to do with solar panels they only used some that fit their build from some other company much like the batteries
Not enough space. A small panel for maintenance levels is about it. There are many solar calculators out there where you can run the numbers yourself.
@@HayesHaugen thanks for clarifying this. Most people underestimate how much power is needed to get this moving. Small solar panels can light you a cigarette but that’s about it. Having said this - we are working on a different cabin design with much larger top surface area and will make it work. We don’t need to be a solar panel company to offer solar panels. We will have a third party manufacturer so it’s all coming. Just need time to develop all these ideas
Have you seen the 2.0
Dude that is not energy-efficient compared to the 2.0
Looks great but I have a few questions. What happened to the solar panels that were in V2? What are you using as an anchor? Can you, in your next video, demonstrate how you row the vehicle should you lose power? Other than the weight, what are the other specs? What is the expected U.S. price and the shipping costs? Does this come with a shop/mechanic's maintenance/repair manual? Finally, where do you get parts for this vehicle?
A nice feature would be to have the vehicle recharge the batteries while coasting.
You might want to contact Sono Motors, a Munich based Solar EV startup company. They incorporate solar panels on the various surfaces of the Scion EV. I believe they also sell solar panel kits to attach to vehicles. You may also want to check out the folks in the Netherlands who made the "Stella Vita", their solar camper van. You may get some ideas from or want to collaborate with this startup solar EV group. You can check out both on RUclips.
Lots of improvements over v2, but the thing I like the most is the bigger cabin size.
but why not make it even bigger? there is still space towards the driver seat
Nothing ruins boats faster than "bigger" Not to say that applies to these specifics. Sure, more headroom, more length, because for sure if you make those changes there will be less wave action and wind.
I genuinely see the bigger cabin as a win-win: it's not as claustrophobic for users (I'm 6'1"), and the rigid cabin simpler to for them to build, not to mention lighter.
But Drinking Star raised excellent points: where are the solar panels, and what kind of anchor will be included for boat mode?
This is brilliant, it really is. If this would have been out 20 years ago when my family and I were younger, I would have bought two. so we could travel Europe together, or even further, instead of a SUV and a Caravan. What a great idea to enjoy life and preserve nature, I love it.
I loved the idea from the get go, but for that price there should be 200+ km od range, automatic water transformation without having to get off or get wet.
Faster speeds are needed too. A lot of space for batteries.
O yeah, where did the solar panel go? Why not charge it up while you are in the sun?
Thank you so much for persevering through the development and marketing of this amazing product. Absolutely amazing that you did all this.
Well Done Aigars, great vehicle and huge improvements!
Wow, the improvements are incredibly impressive and obviously well-thought out!!! Amazing!!!
V2 was fantastic and too good to be true. When I first saw it, I thought (as an engineer) how on earth they can produce this intricate details without huge investment or at a sensible price point. V3 now makes much more sense in terms producibility. And the good news is that original design feeling is still there and strong. Regen, reverse gear and walk assist are all nice additions and will be very very useful in real life scenarios and tours.
I love the betriton, my only issue (which isn't a real issue) is i wish it had some ability to sail or otherwise be powered by the wind in it's boat mode. I understand sailing isn't as user friendly as a motorboat but it would be nice to have a sort of kayak style sail made for betriton and have it as an add-on
Looking better every time.
Love how the govt speed limits bikes but not cars... which one kills people on a daily basis again?
Would you ever consider a narrower one, that is within the 80cm width allowed on cycle paths?
Yes, DIY self-assembly kit will be narrower ;)
@@betriton Oh cool!
I like the improvements but would prefer some type of solid door or hatch instead of the slide in pieces
Sliding windows?
oh oh, i see the safty-pins lost in the water...
A 3 wheel drive version with 2 hub motors on the side would be its ultimate form!
I'm in love with this thing. Such a great design! I NEED one!
Would be nice if you could charge from tesla stations and other EV stations
Option for blackout blinds in the cabin for overnight? Otherwise it looks amazing! Crazy but amazing
Yes, we just installed blinds. Might share as an insta post before a video here but will be sharing either way.
I love this "Bike" a lot, but wouldnt it be better if it would use a belt instead of a chain? Especially bc of the water aspect. Would love to see them irl and having the opportunity to buy one xD Wish you all luck!
I wish I was involved in the creativity of your BeTron. I still see so many improvements that could be made with your working model. Like you and so many others, I always think out of the box. You've really accomplished quite a task!
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That's some really cool engineering. I hope you do well. I know I'd love to have one. Need to get a nice windfall from somewhere first!
Your project is amazing. Great you implemented Revonte ❤❤❤
Super awesome! Definitely gonna purchase one in the future (when I actually have some money).
Oars that convert to a small mast and a stowaway sail might be the next upgrade target
super cool. but those bolts that you are changing in the water... they need to be attached
Your "steep hills" and my steep hills in Vancouver area are a bit different, but it would be fun to try around here!
should include 2 cables or modify it that u can charge both batteries at same time without reducing charging power. No one wants to wait 16 hours. Also why not do window zipper so u can pull from inside add a little hook and a hole so no one can pull it from outside it would be a sturdy lock
I love this development and would also like to buy it
Any considerations for a solar canopy? I can see the benefit especially for the driver on a sunny day. If not a solar canopy than perhaps a little umbrella slot or something of the sort. But Solar would be rad.
I would really want doors with a lock but other then that this is amazing!
Only problem is if you sleep in this as a boat and you need to use the bathroom in the middle of the night; you're kind of stuck.
Is it necessary to get wet when converting into boat mode? How is it to get into the boat once it's in the water?
I love what youve done with the 3.0 i just have one important question what happend to the solarpanels?
This needs some modifications before I can justify buying.
- From a security standpoint I really dislike that my valuables can be accessed by someone with a pair of scissors / knife (that window cover looks easily defeatable). Good to see you've since integrated blinds as that's an essential too.
- Key and pins need to be bouyant (fiddly stuff in and around water will get dropped at some point).
- The charging situation is a real concern for me. 8 hours to full on just one of the batteries? With the slow charge times, I don't even know if solar can help? If you can juice it back up through pedaling + solar + faster charging battery tech we could be on to something. But if you wanted to do long cross country trips you may be away from a charger for some time.
- A less cumbersome way to convert to boat mode.
- Belt driven makes more sense than chain for the water
- Some heating and cooling solution
Other than that you're on to something!
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Really nice improvements, I agree with the points made about the solar panels and solid doors with locks, my issue is with the inflatable pontoons. The only thing I can think of is to add flip down pontoon skids like a seaplane but that would add unnecessary weight and expense. It got me thinking about your self build option adding an outrigger would add stability to the boat. A solid roof that could flip down transforming into an optional sidecar or a stabilising pontoon would allow you to also add a sail to your boat version ( a kite sail is worth testing but probably too dangerous). All optional extras but the original design would have to incorporate built in attachment points. I started with a base model radrunner cargo bike that allowed me to add accessories over time that added practical storage.
Kite sails are not as insane as they sound. However there is lots of specialized hardware compared to a regular sail which can be rigged very simply.
your team has been busy. I like the updates.
Вещь интересная. Но в велосипедном режиме, сдается мне, очень тяжело ехать с такой массой
I would like to see a recumbent version. Sitting upright is hard on the spine.
You could make this so much more compact with the same size boat
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Would be good to have the option to link them all together so that only the one in front has to drive or sail
Then however many are linked together behind ( like train carriages) they can sit back and relax
You should offer a recumbent mesh seat for the bike part as an option, then it would be perfect.
21k$ is not that much for a small scale production. A handcrafted road bike (made in EU) get easy over 10k€. Without this size, without motor, without light, without suspension, without nearly anything that the BeTriton has.
Really good but where are the solar panel?
nice idea but i feel the price and likely market are at odds, any idea of units actually sold and in use?
Would this be simple for an owner to maintain? Like the wheels and tires and brakes?
The previous iteration was arguably a bit overengineered and leaning hard into the whole tech-bro aesthetic, but this is looks just nice and practical.
I’d prefer not locking it with pad lock it should lock like a door.
Also I wouldn’t mind being able to paddle the motor in water manually incase the battery ran out or failed.
Seeing that it’s a boat, weight shouldn’t be an issue if the design can handle heavy loads it should have more battery.
Would you be willing to also sell these cheaper if we build it ourselves as a kit?
I don’t see why also that we couldn’t use it as a commuter bike.
Lastly British canals are steep so it would be difficult getting in and out, I wish there was longer versions of the boat so you could just jump in and out.
Lastly, submarine version ???
Do the solar panels charge the main batteries?
I was looking on the website and it says solar panel 100W does the 3.0 version have solar?
I would give anything to get my hands on this thing. Sadly it's way to expensive for me. But I would unlock the full power maybe even a battery or controller upgrade that motor should do around 1500-2000 watts peak no? Add a solar setup some led strips it would be awesome 😎
I'm considering to buy it since I love it. There are 2 things I'd miss: solar panels and a cruise control function. Can we expect to get that as an option in future?
We will offer fold-out solar panels as an extra but currently not planning to integrate on the body of the product because there is not enough surface area. Regarding cruise control. We hear this request for the first time. We’ve never thought about it since you need to be alert while boating on lakes, rivers and canals. It’s not a boat to cross seas but this is well noted and if there will be more interest then will be considered in future iterations
Is there no heat or a/c?
Cool idea but for 20k I can get a motorized kayak, a bike, backpack, and tent and Id have 10k left and they would be a better version of all 3 elements. There are so many options for cheaper that are better individually, you'd just have to figure it out how to arrange them. You can buy a small house for this price.
I will drive arround Kap Hoorn, how many replacement Batteries should i buy for this Swimmingtrip?
have you considered a sail for boat? can i live in it in four season weather?????
Where can I buy the electric bike boat camper?
we need a mini sailboat version for salt water lol 😁
Very nice . I Love Biboat Can order and sent to Thailand?
from Roger Moore? James Bond?
3 questions:
Price?
How to order?
Delivery to U.S?
Thank you in advance if you are able to answer.
Jen❤
Hi, all info regarding your questions & more: betriton.com
What no place for a fish finder?
Just missing some wing ...
Is the gear box above the wheel waterproof?
Yes, of course!
@@betriton alright thanks! Also I really love this new version I’ve always wanted to live in a mobile homey thing so with a few mods and Addons I could prob live in ths
Looks nice until you need it serviced or repairs
I want one so bad
Price? Let me guess. Like a new small car, which has 5x more expensive parts and components like glass, 5 seats etc
How much do you think cars costed 100yrs ago? I think personally this product is meant to be for rent at popular tourist locations.
Cars are made in millions, this is almost handmade (for now)
21,000 AUD. Are you trying to make me laugh?
I'm sad to know that there are no imports to Brazil 😢
Where did you read that? We will eventually ship worldwide, currently focused on Europe. We have a few preorders from Brazil already. There is no reason to wait, best to preorder asap and we will ship asap. Just need to find a good local partner first - for rentals and distribution
@@betriton I hadn't seen all your videos, and I realized that you really send them to everyone, I want to purchase a complete model soon! Thank you very much for the information!
@@betriton I hadn't seen all your videos, and I realized that you really send them to everyone, I want to purchase a complete model soon! Thank you very much for the information!
can the person going to the ocean with this vehicle?
I think you know the answer😂 maybe yes but you have to be REALLY careful
Sir can't i have it in Nepal???
Might take a couple of years before we start shipping to Nepal but feel free to pre-order. We'll be taking on the entire world ;) my.betriton.com/p/betriton-ready-made
@@betritonwhen are you going to start shipping to Denmark and Holland?
@@clairemeyer1851 in 3 months! To reserve yours, pre-order here my.betriton.com/p/betriton-ready-made
I already pre ordered but when i look in this video i ask: Can it be locked safe...I mean if I want to park it somewhere and go...can i lock it so no one enters easley?
It's a shame how much this exciting startup is losing customers and money by neclecting us at the comment section. Zero engagement.
Need solar-powered
Too bad you lost the solar
can you imagine wasting your hard earned cash on the first versions?? why invest now? i would want a sevice manual and links to every single replacement part before even thinking about this thing. super creative, and super dodgy. a rich kid's toy. not a serioud machine. as a mechanic, i would dread servicing this beast.
I dont knwo man... ZERO insulation and not even a single solarpanel? Why? Theres so much surface that has been wasted for windows and this whole boat could have been preppered with solarpanels, even at the side, because when your on water, the sun is been reflected. There are even solarpanels out there, that are so robust, that you can walk on them. An to cruise around the world i would wish to have insolation. The best thing I've seen so far was a construction with extremely thin carbon on the outside and insulating foam on the inside. But then of course the windows have rigid and double-glazed. You could find a way to make it hinged.
dude, take a look at our models, variations and specs on our website. Of course, we have a cabin version with a large solar panel - betriton.com/etrailer/
@@betriton Thats not large at all. In could easy fit a 100Watts more on the roof alone. And theres much more surface that couldve been paved with panels, there are such robust panels today you can even walk on. And there is way too much glass on this model, what makes bad insulation uns less surface for solar panels. And because the sun is reflecting at the water surface it could even have panels at the side.
Waste. Of. Time.
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