The Solar Electric Trike - 1p a mile to run

DIY solar electric trike. start to finish - 1000w, 60w - solar
with detachable solar - roof, lights etc. The future of clean transport.

[@karlrand7762]

Very impressive "strike" best "budget' trike I've seen on youtube. The attention to details makes the entire project outstanding.

[@Mikeecoman]

thanks !

[@bvgb921]

I was surprised to see you live half a mile from me, good build.

[@Mikeecoman]

Cool, thanks!

[@PeterKruseMusic]

Amazing. Solar is the future. Great video and great work all around. I've seen a lot of videos with the normal e-bikes towing solar panels and a battery pack to charge the ebike. It's an extremely simple design and it works, but it's not nearly as space effective or practical as your model. Keep it up! I hope our world embraces solar over oil and coal sooner rather than later!

[@Mikeecoman]

thanks- thats the aim, please share my videos to encourage others to start using eco-products, making new products, inventing etc etc.. we can make a difference, cheers.

[@MrGnidlih]

I must say I'm impressed, it looks great.

[@coffeyvid]

Beautiful build. Some people who used a shock fork and a powerful motor up front had a problem. The motor pulled the shock fork off their bikes. Again, beautiful build.

[@Mikeecoman]

thanks, ideally i would'nt have had the shocks but what was on bike, cheers

[@24nikita]

Good for you Mike, you`ve started a revolution. With solar panels on the roof will she run on a flat battery on a sunny day.

[@Mikeecoman]

Thanks, no unfortunately not, solar panels aren't strong enough yet- would need quit a lot but i'm working on a system to charge 1 battery whilst using another - then swap over.

[@Scrapgamegamescrap]

That Solar bike you made is awesome . I've seen this video more than once !

[@Mikeecoman]

cheers

[@Gurlokien]

Great work. This would be helpful for modern sustainable traffic. I hope this will goes in series production, i would like to have one. But never could build it on my own.

[@paulmorgan274]

I'm going to say what everyone else is saying wish I could do what you did,thanks for sharing I'm betting your kids enjoyed your inventions. remember that how chain started. don't forget to patent your design. regards Paul from London

[@Mikeecoman]

thanks- i want no credit- anyone can use de4sgn- i want to inspire others, thats all, cheers.

[@Mr3andrew3]

Just the viddy I was looking for- I'm getting ready to go at it myself. Also, I appreciate your style of film-making exemplified in this inspirational short. :)

[@GatorLife57]

Just liked and subbed ! You are so cool ! Enjoying your inventions. Ty4Sharing Wolf from central Florida.

[@ksaoverland]

Great job 👏. I hope Videos have more details to explain step by step all project

[@romyjugroo4542]

I have a similar project for my front wheel drive recumbent bike with an 18 V motor assist coupled to the rear wheel.For now doing tests with a partial rear fairing which makes me 7% faster at 20 kmph, a front one does not give similar results but makes the ride more comfortable in the wind and rain.Great etrike,i'd say.

[@fwah23]

this is amazing, well done. I'd love to be able to do something like that!

[@Mikeecoman]

+Eugene Seah thanks- give it a go !!

[@Ernie-Tech]

Nice build, very creative. But can you be more detailed on the specs? How many hours of recharging, are those 15AH batteries, how many miles can it do on one charge and last but not least; is it allowed on public roads?

[@Ernie-Tech]

ohw and by the way; would it be an idea to make those solar panels stand out flat when parked so they can catch more daylight during charging ?

[@CyberSQUID9000]

You sir are a legend, nice work !

[@Mikeecoman]

+Darren Wood , lol, cheers!

[@durgashgodiyala9417]

@@Mikeecoman Hello bhaiya main Durgesh Vidyalaya Indore se Aisi gadi kahan banate hain aap bataiye video

[@davidstorton910]

That mate is BRILLIANT, I have an electric bike and would convert to this one at the drop of a hat

[@Mikeecoman]

+David Storton , thanks its something you should build, just think of a ebike with 3 wheels, the hardest part was the roof. cheers.

[@raybon7939]

Just awesome work. Der an alternative, to cars.

[@maxmaxvot891]

all the best Mike

[@opengreenenergy]

Nice work..

[@fatman.reviews]

wow amazing trike good job, this is what we need more of in England more like sir Clive sinclare

[@greglewis4200]

Like your choice of music, relaxing.

[@romyjugroo4542]

Been riding my homemade recumbent bike for a year now,time to turn it into an electric assist, with a solar roof before summer sets in.

[@wrongturn2332]

Very NICE work

[@lister-of-smeg4056]

Excellent work mate. Respect...

[@deanoboland]

Great work on video mate

[@JohnDoe-qg2xh]

Great project! You could put more solar panels on the roof.

[@siliconstate]

Fantastic! You're an inspiration, thank you.

[@Mikeecoman]

+siliconstate thanks, much appreciated !

[@christopherkenning9241]

Adorable! Well done!

[@Mikeecoman]

thanks

[@SolarproductsMeeco]

I loved the video.

[@jurivlk5433]

Good job! Don't missunderstand me, one could critisize only 1) Driving stability: don't take corners too fast 2) No doors. But I would not be able to build something better!

[@Mikeecoman]

thanks

[@Henrique7476]

Great job Mike. :) Finey Henrique - Brazil

[@icaruseden1783]

I wish you had sponsor so that you could invest more and make it even better and bring it to markets.

[@Mikeecoman]

thanks.

[@RUJedi]

@@Mikeecoman Kickstart it!! This is brilliant!

[@yeeeeyee]

Nice build! thanks for the video

[@Mikeecoman]

+trey menchaca thanks !!

[@allanthompson9695]

Really Cool. Love it. Good job man.

[@Mikeecoman]

thanks

[@madalainemiller5275]

mike. whats the score regarding parts list and suppliers,drawings etc or do you build and sell. ivor

[@canopener1195]

Hi Mike, Could you tell me top speed, range , and solar charge time? Thanks

[@SupeKilel]

Awesome Job!

[@etruscus74]

very smart project

[@christothegreat1]

Can you share a list of the parts, sellers, and prices

[@Francis675]

Absolutely awesome!

[@Mikeecoman]

Thanks very much !

[@H.E.J.S.A.N]

The idea interesting. I greet all those interested free energy.

[@MikeNelson1953]

Regenerative braking? The existing wheel rim caliper brakes don't seem adequate for the additional weight of batteries, motor, et cetera. Recommend fitting some bicycle disc brakes, like the ones used on mountain bikes.

[@exoticmotorsports]

Well thanks a lot now I’m totally jealous of you. Thanks for the vid man

[@AmiranBokhua]

Neat Job! Thanks for video.

[@spikeydapikey1483]

Nice one pal! Gotta love the British weather lol

[@Mikeecoman]

I know, cheers. M

[@BartholomewCounty]

Wonder what a 'Lexan' windshield would look like after a wiper was used on it for a day?

[@epoquebay]

Awesome. Love it. Plans available?

[@Mikeecoman]

thanks, sorry just developed as it went along, schematics were on scraps of paper-now gone, cheers.

[@1love1heart87]

Well i really enjoyed that i hit the sub button keep up the great videos .

[@Mikeecoman]

thanks very much !

[@ben8090]

Great idea and build. Why does it cost 1p per mile to run if you are using solar panels? How much did you spend making it?

[@Mikeecoman]

Good question- 1st 1 to ask that !!, well its because its an average mains charging cost for the average month- due to the fact the solar cant fully charge the trike for the distance I travel, also you would need it charging each day for 6-8hrs and used it for short night journeys for it to be totally FREE, cheers

[@Mikeecoman]

£600

[@benpar8120]

Well done. Do you mean it costs 50p a mile to run? Why don't you leave the roof on and keep a Solar panel on their permanently?

[@GDMHificationranpitc]

Hey is the roof lexan? i thought I saw no contact lights somewhere?

[@rdkuless]

How are you able to get 48 volts out of a 60 watt solar panel...? What kind of solar controller did you use..? Thanks Robb PDX

[@Mikeecoman]

the solar panels are set up in 4 x 12v groups= 48volts. i dont use c/con just 1 way bypass diodes, thanks

[@spike7269]

very cool

[@joggautube123]

good job.

[@afterparty1911]

i love it. great job

[@kattparish1748]

Cool trike can I ask did it cost much to make as I whould love to make one like this

[@Mikeecoman]

+katt parish ... thanks, it cost £600 to build in total and i have just sold it to a special needs school for £300- but its not about the money- the principal and technology are there to make solar charged vehicles- i just want to create that awareness- cheers.

[@kimichiren]

by the way nice job...thumbs up...

[@riversiderambo3106]

What kind of range are you getting with SLAs? Also interested to know what amp fuse you'd be using for a 1000w controller. Absolutely love this, by the way. Must be such a pleasure to ride!

[@Mikeecoman]

10 amp fuse range approx 5 miles with pedal assist each way- so 10miles, cheers

[@RDL_Jamaican]

amazing job man

[@tamezforged4427]

what did u use to. strap the. metal pipes from roof too bike ????

[@acd4807]

good job! did u use any "solar charge controller" between solar panel and batteries ?

[@Mikeecoman]

no need as i used i way diodes and keep the charging time to a minimum, cheers

[@BladeforgerKLX]

GREAT JOB!! I like the build. If you ever wanted to add a controller--like if the trike was parked outside and the battery was pretty much full--check out Julian Ilett's PWM with arduino and some of the other folks' work making it (schematics, etc.). I want to say it was Adam Welch... yes, Adam Welch has a channel with two builds of the PWM and links to schematics. Again, great job!!!

[@jordansdadjoe3742]

I need something like that.Do you have plans that you would sell..

[@SacredStoriesTV]

best design

[@electronicartis]

I'm working on a design similar to this. It not ready yet.

[@superheros6095]

very good

[@dickflinghammer7643]

Love it. And lots of cool ideas I got from it. Only losers gave thumbs down.

[@girlmusician24]

You should make a business building solar powered bikes/ trikes. An environmentally conscious person and a human rights activist would love a vehicle like this. I would buy this over a non fair trade lithium ion battery mined by slaves any day.Especially if it were compact and had folding abilities.

[@Mikeecoman]

thanks

[@girlmusician24]

Mike ecoman you’re welcome.

[@gepardchester6495]

What kind of Clear roof you use [ I mean material UV Clear ; reliable for Sun]

[@Mikeecoman]

Acrylic plexiglass perspex

[@icaruseden1783]

good wow .....love it

[@Godfranci]

Will you made something similar and sell it? Or at least can you tell me how much this cost you...approximately?

[@Mikeecoman]

the cost to make was around £400 total. I sold it to a school for that much so made nothing but the pleasurefrom building these vehicles is priceless.

[@Godfranci]

@@Mikeecoman and would you make one more for me? And I can come and then travel through all the Europe...

[@Mikeecoman]

unfortunately i no longer make them- i dont have the tools or space now. Do a diy attempt at it- all you need is a trike & a conversion front wheel kit. The solar roof bit you could get a handyman to make. thanks

[@wildchild1449]

is the UK if so what is the legal requirements?

[@edjames4535]

That's awesome how much for a trike

[@forestfairness12]

nice job...

[@Mikeecoman]

+forest greenwald , thanks

[@nialllawlor6441]

Any solar trike with the surface area for sufficient solar panel to power battery in descent time frame and water proof would nice

[@greglewis4200]

Very cool!;:

[@dogeliminator]

bravo!

[@VanilaVasya]

WOW!!!!!!!!

[@devidasdandgaonkar6421]

where I can get it , and cost

[@StormiidaeBlogspot]

nice!

[@jamesfabe2105]

sir can i ask how much did it cost?

[@Mikeecoman]

hi, in total it cost over £500, but would have been more if not used some 2nd hand materials, thanks

[@jamesfabe2105]

thank you sir :)

[@ThomasPolletSunTrip]

Do you know thesuntrip.com. a solar bike adventure

[@Arun-zh8ze]

Top speed???&range???

[@Mikeecoman]

roughly abt 25mph, range 18-20 miles

[@Arun-zh8ze]

@@Mikeecoman Good Brother!!!

[@benji376]

Niiice👌🏼👌🏼

[@eldiagrama]

what is the music, its so coool

[@Mikeecoman]

soz cant remember, cheers

[@venkateswarluperuri8139]

Rate

[@jptazzairbrushingjprice7250]

Can you make me one I have the basic trike

[@derekthompson9270]

Solar in the UK? (lol) There's not enough sun to be able to make it work!!!

[@rcampana7837]

Where get how to distribute. Will pay

[@JosephASprute616]

i want one fully enclosed with heat and air (like a velomobile) and a tiny home on wheels, anyone want to help realize VACATIONOMICS?

[@神的孩子天靈兒道真子]

😇

[@EdgeOfGamingOfficial]

*A bit challenging to clean.*

[@Mikeecoman]

Yes it was & the one i'm doing now is white ! lol.

[@paulmorgan274]

that should have said dyson😉 started

[@jamesgoodwin2450]

What the sinclair should have been

[@svenburns9069]

Fantastic but it looks like it is a little narrow and would easy tip over if you turn to fast

[@rcampana7837]

Why aren't tree huggers, epa marketing it

[@daytrikert6851]

What I really like about your project is that you used a lot of upcycled material. Now if you could only get more sunshine in the UK you'll be the next Trump! (Hmm that might be an insult, Got it Bill Gates!)

[@venkateswarluperuri8139]

I want

[@nialllawlor6441]

in favour of any E-trike that has no saddle and if don't have to hook up to a power supply even better and pay electricity bill. Power company are all for E-bikes hook up at home and pay for power .If have a E-bike make own solar power better still get someone Qualified to rig up solar power pack safety first. Anything with a relative big surface area for solar panel. Nothing to ridicules and not too low to the ground that no one see you.

[@ElViveHoy777]

WOW!!!!!!!!

[@Mikeecoman]

cheers !