Bella EV’s From Around the World
A great way to start your EV project is to find previous conversions and learn from their examples. There’s a cachet about being the first to do something, but it might be cheaper and easier for you to be a “fast follower”. And, imitation is the highest form of flattery!
I found five examples and contacted their builders. They’ve allowed me to share their build information and photos.
Bella, Germany (in progress)
- Motor: QS QS138-70H (geared) 3kw Mid-drive motor
- Battery: LiFePo4 Eve EVE C40 135 20Ah cells, 72v
Bella R154, North Carolina USA:
- Motor: QS Hub Motor 5kw
- Battery: 8 Nissan Leaf Modules, 64v
- 45-50mph and can keep up with modern traffic
Bella R154, Virginia USA:
- Motor: QS QS138-70H (geared) 3kw Mid-drive motor
- Battery: Amorge 45ah Li-ion 72v
Bella R154, Atlanta, GA USA
- Motor: QS QS138-70H (geared) 3kw Mid-drive motor
- Amorge Li-ion battery 72v
Photos courtesy of ThePack motorcycle website.
Rs50, London, UK
- Motor: QS Hub Motor 3kw, painted silver
- Battery: Li-ion 18650 cells, 72v
Photos courtesy of Retrospective Scooters, who converted this scooter a few years ago. Retrospective Scooters has converted a number of vintage oddscoots and makes kits to convert Vespas and Lambrettas.
R203, Massachusetts USA (in progress)
This is my scooter! I hope to have it complete by the end of the summer.
- Motor: QS Hub Motor 5kw, 12″ wheel
- Amorge 88Ah, 6336 kwh Li-ion removable battery
- Reverse option and keyless ignition
Are you converting a vintage metal scooter to be an EV?
If you are complete the form below, send me a photo to Shawn@techdesignworks.com and I will post it on my blog: