Are you looking for a concrete project to improve your skills and have fun at the same time? How about a retrofit?

Converting thermal equipment to electric at low cost is a fantastic opportunity to understand lithium technology. If you’ve never thought about it, here’s an idea to get you started and familiarize yourself with the world of batteries.

The ideal project: The DIY electric go-kart

Imagine an old go-kart chassis whose petrol engine is out of action. Instead of throwing it away, turn it into an electric racing car!

Are price considerations holding you back? Think again. If you take a close interest in the subject, it’s quite possible to recover lithium cells free of charge (by recycling or reconditioning used packs).

What do you need to get started? The essential elements are few:

• An electric motor
• The right controller
• A gas pedal handle
• … and, of course, your own battery pack.

For a budget of around 600€, you can start the adventure. It’s the ideal investment for learning everything you need to know about battery management (BMS, assembly, discharge), while creating a real “toy” to relax with.

Need technical advice, a design idea or support for your project? Contact us, we’re here to turn your passion into real skills.