What people want to know is 1) how far can it go on a single charge, 2) how many seconds to 60 mph, 3) what is the top speed, and 4) what does it weigh?
Should build all cars like this, and put maximum 30 hp motors in them. Much more efficient even with ICE. Could use a 2 cyl motorcycle engine in any car then. I, for one, don't need doors, windows, or a body on a car, let alone all that junk like seatbelts, air bags, etc.
Well in the real world you need some protection from the elements if you live anywhere except maybe Southern Cali. And if you have family some storage/cargo + passenger space
This is great. I’m contemplating designing a lightweight EV myself. Is it possible to get insurance (ideally “affordable” insurance) on a DIY electric buggy like this?
I do not want to own any currently mass-produced electric car because of its weight and therefore the amount of microplastic it dispenses into the environment. Even small BMW i3 is close to 1.5 tons. I'd definitely be interested in a sub 600 kilos 2 seater that can go at least 100 km/h and has some lightweight shell for weather protection, the truth about microplastic pollution from the tyres is sinking in, so I imagine there would be a market for smth like this.
EVs do have the benefit of not producing any particle emissions from brake dust, which is a big issue as well, as almost all braking is done by the motor and regenerative braking.
I think the biggest risk is the unprotected poles of the batteries and other connection points, bit yeah, left in the sun on a hot day I wouldn't get too close 😅
What people want to know is 1) how far can it go on a single charge, 2) how many seconds to 60 mph, 3) what is the top speed, and 4) what does it weigh?
Exactly what came to mind after reading the title, quite disappointing
Cool! I am impressed by the great results with such simplicity
Well to answer the question in the title: weather proofing, safety, comfort, space for passengers/ luggage.
but then you pay the price in efficiency
@@stuartmills2209 that thing wouldn't be allowed on the road in most places it's a fire hazard and shock risk
@@shaynegadsden It is road legal
@@stuartmills2209 where does it say that because it isnt this video
@@shaynegadsden in my reply
Should build all cars like this, and put maximum 30 hp motors in them. Much more efficient even with ICE. Could use a 2 cyl motorcycle engine in any car then. I, for one, don't need doors, windows, or a body on a car, let alone all that junk like seatbelts, air bags, etc.
Well in the real world you need some protection from the elements if you live anywhere except maybe Southern Cali. And if you have family some storage/cargo + passenger space
awesome work stuart mills keep the creativity going on i have already learnt alot from you brother.... bravo
This is great. I’m contemplating designing a lightweight EV myself. Is it possible to get insurance (ideally “affordable” insurance) on a DIY electric buggy like this?
I do not want to own any currently mass-produced electric car because of its weight and therefore the amount of microplastic it dispenses into the environment. Even small BMW i3 is close to 1.5 tons. I'd definitely be interested in a sub 600 kilos 2 seater that can go at least 100 km/h and has some lightweight shell for weather protection, the truth about microplastic pollution from the tyres is sinking in, so I imagine there would be a market for smth like this.
EVs do have the benefit of not producing any particle emissions from brake dust, which is a big issue as well, as almost all braking is done by the motor and regenerative braking.
do you know what it weighs? I think a standard Exocet conversion comes in at around 13-1400 lbs?
in the video discription it says 400kg so 880lbs.
How about an electric moped instead
Do you offer them for sell, or you sell the design to build mine too, I like it too much,
lol, EVs aren't really that heavy and they sure as hell aren't inefficient.
Range when fully charged? kWh/km in another word? ^^
100 miles with the pack it has but that is at 70 mph.
you should dyno it
u knoe that they can blow in extreme weathers
Like explode? Or blow over? If so that makes no sense because my bike hasn’t blown over
Sorry for my poor English I meant explode like there is not coating to protect the ev from reacting to heat atleast you could add a coolant
I think the biggest risk is the unprotected poles of the batteries and other connection points, bit yeah, left in the sun on a hot day I wouldn't get too close 😅
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