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  1. scusi

    Vespa P200E EV Conversion

    swingarm cad files made in fusion 360, also a step file. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1N9ipLamvil75pUO-C4cXs6PVvQXp02u-?usp=share_link
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    Vespa P200E EV Conversion

    I’ll try to dig up the cad file I made, but my measurements were off a little bit. I wish it was a little longer to match the stock wheelbase. I think it was like a half inch short. I rode quite a bit and no problems with this setup. I’m doing a lot better, it was mainly my knee that got messed up…
  3. scusi

    Cost of a Vespa project?

    Feel free to check out the parts list from my conversion. The retrospective kits look really nice, and would need less work to get up and running. I wanted to do most of my build DIY as a way to learn, and I just enjoy that stuff. The custom swingarm was the hardest part and could cost more if...
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    Vespa P200E EV Conversion

    I had a pretty unfortunate situation on a test ride and the project is on hold for now. A negligent driver hit me head on while making an illegal left turn. I was only going about 25 mph, but the Vespa and I both took some pretty bad damage. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Vespa P200E EV Conversion

    The Votol controller needs to have the battery voltage wired to the lock signal in order to turn on for programming and operation. Here's the start to my electrical drawings, I still have a lot to add, but this is enough to spin the
  6. scusi

    Vespa P200E EV Conversion

    Here’s the scooter on day 1 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  7. scusi

    Vespa P200E EV Conversion

    First motor rotation: https://youtu.be/M1-aNXbEMo8 First ride: https://youtu.be/-8GIeueYlfU Last ride: https://youtu.be/zE-3BKzW_w0
  8. scusi

    Vespa P200E EV Conversion

    I used 80/20 to prototype a configuration of my parts that would fit well and eventually found a good arrangement. I never got a good photo of the final layout, but I’ll try to get one soon, along with the wiring diagram. The battery output is wired to the main circuit breaker, which is also...
  9. scusi

    Vespa P200E EV Conversion

    Motor and Tires: I used some tubeless tires, which were extremely difficult to install on the hub motor. They were also tough to air up. In order to get the tire over the rim, I used the biggest zip ties I could get my hands on and put them around the tire after getting the first side of the...
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    Vespa P200E EV Conversion

    Battery: Cells: Samsung INR 18650 25R Lithium Battery Cells - By The Case BMS: Daly Li-ion 20S 72V 100A BMS I built the 72V battery from a total of 200 18650 cells (20S10P). I bought two boxes (100 each) from EV West. I knew it would be more work because they aren’t shipped with a heat shrink...
  11. scusi

    Vespa P200E EV Conversion

    Swingarm: The way that the engine originally mounted to the scooter was not compatible with a hub motor, and I could not find an off the shelf solution anywhere, so fabrication of a custom design was the only way forward. I read about JimVonBaden’s conversion a lot which helped me figure out a...
  12. scusi

    Vespa P200E EV Conversion

    Here's my build so far: The goal of this project was not only to build an electric vespa, but also to gain experience building a custom battery pack, wiring power electronics, and programming controls because I will be doing more builds soon. Here’s the project for anyone interested, or if...
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