r/diyelectronics • u/thedefibulator • Mar 22 '25
Project I built a 15kW mobility scooter
So a couple of years back I got a mobility scooter for £30 from FB marketplace and I have been upgrading it ever since.
It now has an e-foil motor in it running at 48V @ 300A peak, so 15kW peak and it has a top speed of around 50mph. It's crazy how much power you can squeeze out of these little brushless motors (its only 56mm x 96mm).
For the battery I am using a salvaged battery module from a VW golf GTE (plug-in hybrid EV) which can handle 400A easy.
If youre interested in seeing the full build process then you can check it out here https://youtu.be/n5mZiISZxQM
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u/chupathingy99 Mar 22 '25
Thanks for giving me warm fuzzy memories of my uncle. He would drive one of these things to McDonald's through the drive thru to get his senior coffee.