Homemade Electric Buggy, Ep 3: Powertrain - LiFePo4, ME1616

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Published 2021-06-22
Homemade Electric Buggy, Ep 3: Powertrain - LiFePo4, ME1616

In this video I fit the powertrain components into the chassis of my homemade electric buggy. This buggy will be powered by a 55 kWp (72 hp) ME1616 motor from Motenergy, and a 14 kWh LiFePO4 battery pack. LiFePo4 cells are much safer than lithium ion and lithium polymer cells, and last much longer, up to 2000 cycles. Check out my blog for more details about the parts that I used and how they were installed:
renewablesystemstechnology.com/project-blog/buildi…

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Controller: kellycontroller.com/shop/kls-8080i-ips/

Cells: batteryhookup.com/products/new-battery-hookup-life…

BMS: www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002554042155.html

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All Comments (21)
  • @JamesBiggar
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  • @xruninslick
    We need a detailed vid on the battery pack assembly. Please lol
  • @ashwatson2142
    Love how much use this guy gets out of his angle grinders
  • @Bigrob552002
    Got VERY excited when you showed those battery cells.
  • @Boemel
    wicked. im building an electric trike, first 'automotive' diy build iv ever done and its cost me nearly a year now and im still refining the brakes. learning so much along the way.
  • @lateboomer88
    OMG.... How satisfying to see you to work and to show your great engineering skills.
  • I love this. I’ve been dreaming of this for months, I have a micro sprint car and I was planning on putting a golf cart rear axle in it, but this is amazing. I’m so glad to see someone do what I’ve been wanting to do for so long. Please keep updating!
  • @XSMotorWorks
    Looks great so far. I’m doing 0-60 times with mine right now. One thing I wish I would have is a two speed transmission.
  • @andyshinn
    I guess great minds think alike. I'm working with a Motenergy motor, Kelly controller, and LifePO4 cells in my project as well. So far, it is a great setup. Can't wait to see that battery build and how you will wire up all that power!
  • @hangfire5005
    Another awesome video. I love the design work on this thing. Very well thought out, as usual.
  • @akhtarkh
    Your belt tensioner design is excellent
  • @onesadtech
    Oh buddy! I like where this is going! Great work so far, just playing catch up as I've found this fantastic series late. 😁
  • Sir I love your videos. I know you have a lot of work to do. But I was sad that today I had only 15 minutes of joy. Can't wait for the next video.
  • @aerofun918
    Cant wait to see it done 🙌🏽💪🏾⚡