Lawrence's post of a CL-ad https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/bik/d/san-francisco-elf-electric-tricycle-for/6966951012.html After looking at https://organictransit.com/product/elf-solo/ a new Elf is $9k & has a 16Ah (higher capacity) li-ion pack & a 100W (higher Wattage) PV
This tells me the ad is selling an older-year Elf, with a worn out lower capacity pack, lower wattage PV, & is likely out-of-warranty. I've posted EVLN items about the Elf from all the way back from 2011 http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/template/NamlServlet.jtp?macro=search_page&node=413529&query=elf+trike&days=0&i=24&sort=date (this Elf might be that old) Support would be: diy, or a bicycle shop: (their faq link) https://organictransit.com/faq/ How easy is it to repair? Can I do most things myself or will I need a trained mechanic? Most owners can maintain and make basic repairs on their ELF easily with common hand tools. Alternately, any competent bike mechanic will have the skills necessary to handle maintenance and repairs. Please see our YouTube Channel [ https://www.youtube.com/user/OTvehicles ] and Instructional Links [ https://organictransit.com/customer-service-old/instructional-links/ ] for helpful advice on ELF maintenance ... Note: the company filed for bankruptcy: https://www.newsobserver.com/news/business/article232242222.html Organic Transit CEO says the ELF maker may be bankrupt but mission isn’t over July 05, 2019 ... filed for bankruptcy in June ... They can be powered by pedal, electric motor or a combination of the two. Their batteries can be recharged via a standard wall ... https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article228557654.html Their 16Ah pack is $1k https://organictransit.com/product/15ah-additional-battery/ Range once the old Elf's pack has been replaced, (from the above faq link) What is the range of the battery? One 16 amp hour battery will allow you to travel 20+miles per charge ... Two 16 amp hour batteries fit in the specially designed ELF battery compartment and enable you to double your mileage to 40+ miles. Can you extend the range by adding more batteries? Yes. Some customers have quadrupled the standard battery pack. IMO, after a cycle-knowledgeable buyer checked this old Elf out, it might be a good buy at $3k, but add in the $1k replacement battery, it now becomes a $4k purchase. *I could really use one of these pEVs at my upcoming NDEW EVents http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/Please-remember-to-attend-your-local-NDEW-EVent-see-you-there-tp4694828.html I could ride around in it promoting the EVent, getting the public to come get EV rides (reducing arthritic joint pain). But if I did get one, I would buy a new one, with 26" wheels, puncture-proof tires, 4 li-ion packs, and a 20A 48V li-ion charger that worked on either 120VAC or 220VAC (then with a j1772 adapter, I could charge off public EVSE). But I'll save that dream for later when I have a house to charge at. For EVLN EV-newswire posts use: http://evdl.org/archive/ {brucedp.neocities.org} -- Sent from: http://electric-vehicle-discussion-list.413529.n4.nabble.com/ _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub ARCHIVE: http://www.evdl.org/archive/index.html INFO: http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
