Uploaded June 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Get the plans here:
resystech.com/electric-crosskart.html

Includes full chassis, suspension, and steering geometry.
Compatible with custom powertrain setups if you want to build your own version.

Hi folks. In this video I'm going to show you how I built my own electric buggy from start to finish, and how it drives. I set up chapters in the video so you can skip to the drive footage if you've already watched the build series. If you haven't seen the series yet, I linked to each episode below so you can check them out if you want more details. There's 10 episodes altogether, not including videos of the tools that I had to make along the way, so I had to leave a lot of things out of this video.

Range test update: youtu.be/GmdRuX4Ji1A

SPECS
Power: 24 kW continuous, 55 kWp for 60 sec (72 hp)
Motor: ME1616 brushless IPM 3 phase AC
Max torque (at motor shaft): 134 nm (99 ft-lb)
ESC: Kelly KLS-8080N-NPS, programmable
Transmission/gearing: chain driven LSD w/ 5:1 gearing
Battery: 102.4V, 14.7 kWh LiFePO4
Charging: 1 hour charge @ 1C max
Discharge: 3C continuous, 7.5C peak
Range: 80-100 km on mixed terrain @ 60 km/h
Cooling: Active air and liquid
Regenerative braking
Electronic forward and reverse
Weight: 465 kg (1027 lb)
Wheelbase: 203cm (80")
Track: 160cm (63")
Ground clearance: 178mm (7")

Chapters:
0:00 - Chassis
2:53 - Suspension & steering
7:20 - Powertrain
8:20 - Body panels
10:55 - Bucket, harness & brakes
15:09 - Cooling system
17:12 - Paint
19:00 - Wiring
23:37 - Test drive

MUSIC
'Dark Revelations' by Overdrive Studios:
audiojungle.net/item/dark-revelations-slow/8353040

'Cinematic Rock Trailer' by soundride:
audiojungle.net/item/cinematic-rock-trailer-background/37990069

VIDEO LINKS

Chassis: youtu.be/QO7OHrW5oYM

Suspension: youtu.be/5Rd2FUzbS0I

Powertrain: youtu.be/W6elFcrIYBY

Body panels: youtu.be/kinq3E5XtHw

Battery: youtu.be/tL3TscrjgTA

Seat and brakes: youtu.be/O4Aaw649X6w

Cooling system: youtu.be/WYCuETxl5Rw

Dashboard and charge port: youtu.be/H8e--NJaFrQ

Limited slip conversion: youtu.be/_z0ByDjlHTI

Paint: youtu.be/4R_BrgWm0lM

Wiring: youtu.be/tdG0T_YbwRU

Sheet metal brake: youtu.be/eqpRH8Zflz4

Vacuum former: youtu.be/hdH8LSn1va8

Tube Bender: kakaindustrial.ca/products/kaka-tb-3-hand-pipe-bender-manual-pipe-bender


POWERTRAIN COMPONENTS

ME1616 motor, KLS96601-8080IPS controller with sin/cosine sensor, 600A main contactor, and throttle:
contact Fany to match and price at sales@kellycontroller.com

32650 LiFePo4 battery cells:
alibaba.com/product-detail/3-2v-lifepo4-32650-6000mah-battery_1600204982827.html

300A Daly BMS:
aliexpress.com/item/1005002554042155.html

F series charger:
kellycontroller.com/shop/f-series-charger

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