Instead of buying one from the market, you can choose to build a customized off-road electric scooter that meets your specific requirements. Building an electric scooter starts with two key components: the scooter frame and motor. There are two main types of motor drives for DIY scooters: belt/gear driven, or direct drive such as a hub motor.
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Here’s a step-by-step guide from Carhax on how to create your very own off-road electric scooter. This was one of my favorite builds ever and I had an absolute blast riding it! Once you get this beast moving, it’s tough to stop. I used a motor and controller from an electric car, resulting in a powerful machine with a total weight of 310 kg (around 683 lbs).
The scooter is designed to reach 100 km/h with the RPM limited to 950, although the motor has the potential to reach up to 1,600 RPM. I powered it with a 105Ah 72V battery, which provides about 40 minutes of ride time under extreme conditions.
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I didn’t start with a concrete plan so you’ll see me making numerous adjustments and changes throughout the project. Hope you enjoy the build as much as I did—this was definitely a fun project!
