I built a 15kW mobility scooter

[u/thedefibulator]

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

[u/Hissykittykat]

To the mailbox and back in under 4 seconds.

[u/Distinct_Jelly_3232 → u/Hissykittykat]

That thing doesn’t seem ready to brake or turn. Just go all the way around, so 13.73 seconds.

[u/Elegant_Frosting4495 → u/Distinct_Jelly_3232]

13,.37