Electric Go kart

 An electric go-kart is a type of go-kart powered by electric motors and batteries, as opposed to traditional petrol engine. Electric go-karts are mostly intended for recreational usage, though high-performance models for a more serious kart racing are also offered.

                                              Comparison between Petrol & Electric Go kart  

S. N.	Particular	Electric Go kart	Petrol Kart	Remark
Parameter : Safety
	Entanglement	No exposure to any rotating parts	Engine open next  customer	Reason for all the major fatal accidents in go karting in India
2	Protection bumper	HDPE bumper with organic rubber dampers	Plastic bumper with  small rubber dampers	At the time of impact, these will protect the kart anddriver
3	Brake light	Present on the rear	Absent	Visual communication to avoid accidents
4	Harness & Roll-hoop	4-point seat belt & overhead roll-hoop	Absent in major petrol karts	Very important for safety
Parameter : Connectivity
	Control Module	Integrated wireless kart control system via Android App	Third-party option
2	Lap timing Module	Integrated lap timing  & count system	Third-party option
Parameter : Efficiency
	Fuel-to-Wheel Efficiency	85%	35%
2	Operating cost per km (in INR)	0.5	9.5
3	Maintenance	All electrical & electronic systems require no major regular maintenance	Regular maintenance and qualified personnel required for petrol engine maintenance
Parameter Ergonomics & Design
1	Ergonomics	Adjustable pedal assembly for comfortable driving position for wide range of customers	Not available
2	Design	Bold & sleek design for multiple livery	Not available

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Operations & Maintenance

1. What is the operational run time of Electric Go kart?

Ans. The operational run time is 90 mins @ continuous top speed.

2. What is the top speed of Electric Go Kart? 

Ans. The top speed of Electric Go kart is 60 km/h.

3. How much time does it take to charge?

Ans. One battery pack takes 90 mins to charge for 100%

4. How difficult is it to swap the battery?

Ans. It is very easy. Open the bodywork over the hinge, disconnect the battery and swap, all under a minute.

5. What type of regular maintenance is required for Electric Go Kart?

Ans. Only lubrication and cleaning is required for Electric Gok kart.

Electric Go Kart

1. Which motor is used in Electric kart ?      

Ans. 6kW BLDC Motor with IP54 rating.

2. What type of transmission system is incorporated in Electric Go kart?

Ans.  Sprocket & Chain Drive.

3. Is the tire and rim used in Electric Go kart , industry standard?

Ans. Yes, rims and tires used in Electric Go kart are industry standard.

                           Rear                               Front

Tyre              11 * 7.10 – 5 inch              10 * 4.50 – 5 inch

Rim              5” * 180 mm                      5” * 125 mm (Bearing 6003)

4. What type of chassis does Electric Go kart have?

Ans. Our team has designed a stiff and durable tubular chassis with Automotive grade IS3074 ERW1 ensuring reliable strength and flexibility for cornering.

5. Which type of steering and braking system does Electric Go kart have?

Ans. Steering System: Electric Go kart has linkage steering system with flexibility to tune the steering effort and wheel alignment. Also, with lightweight metallic tie-rod have higher tensile strength & bending resistance.

 Braking System: Electric Go Kart has advance electronic braking system which not only cuts off the power as soon as the brake pedal is activated, also applies reverse torque which assist in braking & hydraulic braking system with Dual piston floating caliper along with in-house designed active heat dispersing Stainless Steel 7mm brake disc.

6. Which material are the bodyworks made up of?

Ans. Electric Go kart bodyworks are made up of high heat resistant Fiber-reinforced    plastic with excellent mechanical properties with very good corrosion resistance.

7. Aesthetics looks appealing. Is it customizable?

Ans. Yes, we can customize the decal color combination and place your logo and tagline after brief discussion with you.

8. What happens to the kart and driver in case of  an accident?

Ans. While designing the Go kart ecosystem, safety has been our top most priority.

– In case of impact, with our first layer of 8 mm HDPE protection, 25mm Natural Rubber damping linkages and efficient load path member  in Chassis, major impact is well damped and disturbed causing minimum damage to the kart and driver.

– With 4-point safety harness and wireless control, the system is well equipped to control extreme situations.

9. What about the driver ergonomics? Are the pedal, seat and steering assembly adjustable?

Ans. With Electric Go kart ecosystem, we aim to offer an amazing karting experience to your customers. Yes, the pedal assembly is adjustable with a 6 inch travel length. For not compromising the quality of chassis and drive, we have not kept the steering and seat assembly adjustable.

10. What happens in the case of simultaneous use of brake and throttle pedal?

Ans. Electric Go kart has electronic clutch which ensures the power is cut-off the moment brake pedal is pressed, ensuring absolute safety of kart and driver.

11. Is there a seat belt in Electric Go Kart?

Ans. Yes, all models of our Electric Go kart has a standard 4 – point safety seat harness.

12. What about the electronics? Is the safe and all-weather proof?

Ans. All the electrical and electronic system is either of Automotive or Military standards. Hence, all the systems are completely all  weather proof.

13. Are Electric Karts faster than Gasoline Karts? What are the key differentiating points between them?

Ans.           

            Electric Karts                                           Gasoline Karts

       Instant torque @ zero rpm                            Required torque after idling rpm

Less rotating components leading to                 High number rotating components leading higher losses.  

higher efficiency                      

Low vibration causing less wear & tear             High Vibration causes high wear & tear

Overall Efficiency ~ 60%                                     Overall Efficiency ~ 20%

14. What is the weight and size of Electric Gokart   

Ans. Weight of Electric Go Kart :175kg (with battery)

15. What is warranty of Electric Go kart ?

Ans. Electric Go Kart comes with a 6-month manufacturing warranty. Even post that period, we will provide support in every possible way at  a fair price.

Battery

1. What type of battery is used in Electric Kart?

Ans. Lithium ION Battery Pack of 48V 45Ah . The battery pack is ARAI approved and the cells are BIS certified.

2. What is the difference between Li-Ion and Lead Acid battery pack?

Ans.

                                    Lithium Ion Battery Pack                Lead Acid Battery Pack

            Weight                         1x                                                                  4x

            Efficiency                     98%                                                             85%

            Life Cycle                     1000+                                                        >300

3. What is the life of the battery?

Ans. The life of Lithium Ion Battery pack depends on various factors total riding distance, recharge cycles and temperature profile of the      track. However, it will hardly even be noticeable. The cells come with a 1000 cycle/ 3-year warranty whichever early with 80% battery capacity retention will ensure hassle-free karting experience.

4. What is the normal procedure to operate it?

Ans. Standard Charging: Standard charge consists of charging at constant current of 0.5C. Cells should be at rest for 10 minutes after charging.  Standard Discharging: Standard discharge is programmed in the controller. Cells should be at rest for 20 minutes after discharging.

5. Do we have purchase the battery pack separately?

Ans. No, one battery is provided with Go kart. After doing an audit of your track, our team will assist you in deciding the number of extra batteries required for swapping, which needs to be purchased separately by the track owner.

6. What is the weight and dimensions of the battery? 

Ans. The weight of one battery pack is just 16 kg. Dimensions of battery pack is 255mm * 160mm * 250mm.

7. What is the warranty of the battery?

Ans. The cells come with a 1000 cycle/ 6-month warranty whichever early with 80% battery capacity retention will ensure hassle-free karting experience.

8. What do we have to do with the battery pack after it’s life of operation?

Ans. We are currently working on a battery exchange/buy-back program, to get you a new battery at a lower cost and repurpose your old battery pack. We hope to announce that soon.

Charger

1. What type of charger do you have?

Ans. A heavy duty smart charger based on SMPS technology.

2. What type of electrical connection and safety measures required for the installation of charger?

Ans. Our charger draws current from a normal single phase 230V AC and 25A socket. Also, the current supply on the track should be stable;  else a stabilizer needs to be installed.

3. Is the charger all weather-proof?

Ans. The casing of the charger is dust and small particle proof. An overhead enclosure will be required for charger.

4. What is the size of charger?

Ans. Dimensions of charger: 440mm * 360mm * 270mm.

5. How is the charger mounted? Do I need to have it inside our workshop or beside the pitlane?

Ans. Charger can be mounted on rack or wall. Charging in workshop or on pitlane differs track to track, and so we can only determine it after our team conducts an audit of the track.

6. What happens to charger in case of sudden power-surge or power cut-off on the track?

Ans. There is an internal AC fuse and in-built RFI/ EMI Filter provided. So no worries.

7. Do we have purchase the charger separately?

Ans. No, we provide one smart charger with each Go kart. For extra unit, you have to purchase it.

8. What is the warranty of the charger?

Ans. The charger comes with 6 months warranty subject to application within good engineering practice, shipping cost not included.

Control & Timing System

1. Do we have to buy a third-party kart control system? Ans. No, kart control system is integrated with Go kart and Our mobile app.

2. What is the cost of the kart control system provided by us?

Ans. It’s for free!

3. How does it work?

Ans. Every kart has its own computing unit which is connected to local WiFi network, which can be controlled by our mobile app.

4. How much is the cost of the remote control?

Ans. Zero! There is no need for an external remote control. Our control system works on any latest android device.

5. How can we access the mobile app?

Ans. We will provide with APK file of the app.

6. Is the use of remote control better than mobile app on track?

Ans. Remote control is prone to damage and its expensive. The interface of our app is very simple and easy to use.

7. How many track marshall can use the mobile app simultaneously?

Ans. As many as you have on the track.

8. What happens, if two or more track marshall send different command to the same Kart?

Ans. The last command from the track marshall will be followed by the system.

9. What about the timing system?

Ans. No need for third party system. The timing system is also integrated with the system.

10. How does it work?

Ans. We have to mount an Infrared strip on the track start point and the sensor on the Electric Kart will pick up the signal, process it  and transmit it to MADAS.

11. Is the display equipment included in your timing system? 

Ans. No.

12. Will your timing system work in bright sunny days, nights and rainy day?

Ans. Yes, it’s all weather proof.

Software

1. What is Electric Go Kart 360?

Ans. Go kart 360 is a platform for track owner and karting enthusiasts to have a seamless on-track online experience.

2. How does it work?

Ans. Electric Go kart 360 is integrated and so it has access to all the data of track, customers and other details. It works through a mobile app.

3. Who owns the data of the business and customer?

Ans. The data of your business and customer is sole property of the track owner. However to access marketing and advance tools of Electric Go kart 360, we use the data.

4. How much do I have to pay for Our Go kart 360?

Ans. Go kart 360 is free for one complete year. After that period, the basic module will be available for free. We will charge a nominal fee for the advanced version.

5. Will the future updates of Go Kart 360, be charged? 

Ans. We never charge for any update in the basic version of Go kart 360.

After Sales & Service

1. How will company provide after sales service and support?

Ans. We will upload tutorial video explaining the maintenance and servicing of each sub-system. Apart from that, if need be, our team will

     assist track owners over video-call and mail. For the first year, our service engineer will visit your workshop once every quarter for assistance, absolutely free.

2. Who will supply the spares?

Ans. Company will supply each and every spare and support.

3. Does company have an annual maintenance contract option?

Ans. Not at the moment, however we do are working on an efficient AMC model and will update you about it asap.

4. What will be the lead time to deliver the spares?

Ans. Company will dispatch the spares within 15 days of 100% payment.

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