WE BUILT A SOLAR POWERED ELECTRIC PODRACER WITH ITS OWN SUPERCHARGER NETWORK

EV Channels Review

The Rich Rebuilds channel takes on the City EL, a quirky three-wheeled electric vehicle from Denmark, originally known as the Mini EL. Initially designed with a modest 2 horsepower motor and a 43-mile range, the team significantly upgrades it with a 10 horsepower Golden Motor and a battery system utilizing Milwaukee drill batteries. While the original City EL was criticized for its slow speed and limited range, the upgraded version offers a thrilling, albeit sketchy, driving experience, reaching speeds of up to 60 mph. The reviewer highlights the car's poor handling at higher speeds due to its chassis not being designed for such power, but ultimately praises its fun factor and the ingenuity of using readily available drill batteries as a 'supercharging network.' The video also touches on the car's unique clam-shell opening and clear acrylic body. The solar charging capability is presented as a novel feature, complementing the DIY battery approach. Despite its inherent instability at speed, the City EL is deemed a success in bringing smiles and a permanent place in the channel's collection.