<center> # Electric Cargo Trike *A hobby-project in middle-school where I electrified a 3-wheeled trike.* *Originally published by Nick Sweeting 2023-04-24 on [docs.sweeting.me/s/blog](https://docs.sweeting.me/s/blog).* </center> --- In 2009 ~ 2010 while living in Shanghai, we bought this rusted 3-wheeled cargo trike for ¥600 (~$100), and souped it up. I modded it to add: - Jackson Pollock-style paint-job - 650w hub motor - 4x 12v car batteries in series (48v) - 40w speaker system - 25w of undercarriage RGB LED lights - 10w LED headlight - 40w horn - 10w red LED brake lights This involved a bunch of wiring, soldering, assembling, and working with a friendly local mechanic to weld parts of the frame and acquire parts. ---