This home made electric go-kart is powered by 12V car batteries and the frame was made from Home Depot’s gas pipes. Its quiet, fast and can do donuts but still not as crazy as the Jet Kart. VIDEO->
man, that is so cool .. It made me giddy watching it. . . I have to agree with kal .. .if only I had the time to make something like that! Though, I think I’d go with gas power.
Hi. I ran across this link to my kart – thanks for the mention.
I installed a hydraulic brake on the kart after doing the video. I tried a cable-driven mechanical brake, but that was no good. The kart weighs 325 lbs without driver, so it’s not quite like stopping a bicycle.
I’m in the process of video-documenting the build of the second kart. (I was warned that building these things is addictive) The new kart will be slightly improved, and of course, faster.
I hope to show in the video that it’s not really that hard, and if I can do it, you can. The biggest issue is probably cost, but a clever scrounger can build one up for cheap. Look for a clapped out golf cart, or someone who has upgraded the drive on one.
I got the motor and controller used off of Ebay for about US$500-600. The batteries are the cheapest car starting batteries I could find (about $170 for the 4 of them), and the only other big expense was the tires and wheels. I got them from gokart supply places and I thing the set ran me $250 or so.
-Mark http://www.neurotikart.com
AWESOME CAR!!! OVER THE LAST YEAR OR TWO, I’VE BEEN OBSEESED WITH MAKING A CAR LIKE THAT! MY CAR’S CALLED THE BOOSHAMBA THOUGH, AND IT’S GOT A BODY AND STUFF. DON’T THINK I’VE ALREADY MADE ONE BECAUSE I’M ONLY A KID. I’M ALSO SUPPOSED TO BE MAKING A SCIENCE PROJECT IN SCHOOL SOON, AND IT’S ABOUT MAKING YOUR OWN INVENTION, AND I WAS THINKING OF MAKING AN ELECTRIC GO KART. NOT REALLY, BUT A DRAWING. IS IT OKAY IF I TALK ABOUT YOURS IN LIKE ONE SENTENCE? BECAUSE YOU’VE MADE A SWEET CAR THAT DOESN’T DESTROY THE EARTH. GOOD JOB MAN!!! OH YEAH AND, HOW MUCH DID IT COST TO MAKE THAT GOKART???
ScottApril 9, 2007
How long does your cart run per charge and how fast? very cleaver distrubution of weight.
I want to build one for my kids and maybe myself 🙂 maybe off road
I don’t mind being mentioned or linked. I’m kind of tickled that folks like the kart. I just upgraded to Optima deep cycle batteries. The weight is now more like 350 lbs w/out driver, it lasts about an hour on a charge, and you see how it gets driven. Top speed is 25-35 mph, depending on drive gearing.
I’m continuing to document the build via video, and I think that’s inspired some other builders.
-Mark
KyleMay 14, 2007
What kind of motor did you use,I want to make a go-cart that only goes about 20-25 MPH,any recomendations? Thanks.
AnthonyAugust 28, 2007
Hello i would like to know who is the inventor for this electric go kart. Reply on my email.
wat is the frame made out of i want to know because i want to build me own 1
MikeJanuary 22, 2008
Hi im Wondering if i could get the blueprints and how much supplies are needed to build that because im into trying to buildingan eletric go-kart and i need a little help lol so if u can please send me the blue prints to my email?
I think you could make it with a treadmill motor, if you’ve ever looked under the plastic part of a treadmill you can find that motor. But I don’t know if your willing to spend $1000 on a treadmill just to destroy it. 😛
HOw fast does yours go mine is gas powerd and home made from a snowmachine frame and a dirtbike and four wheeler check out carson plowman.com. It goes about 90 to 120
can you send me the instructions / the blue prints or a guide to make the same go kart as yourse and what it is made with i want to do a father/ son activity with my dad!
donFebruary 13, 2009
cart looks cool.Built one when I was a kid 30 years ago.Used a 440 Rupp Nitro motor.It did 57 mph in 2.2 sec.never did know top speed.If you want to find your speed Tape off 100 feet devide by 1.46=68.4 devide by how many seconts it takes to go the 100 feet.Example 1sec. 68.4mph,2sec.34.2mph .6tenths of a sec.114mph.Hope this helps on a more accureate speed.
This is amazing, aside from not having brakes it’s an utterly cool project. I wish I had money, the knowledge and time to do the same with my car.
man, that is so cool .. It made me giddy watching it. . . I have to agree with kal .. .if only I had the time to make something like that! Though, I think I’d go with gas power.
Hi. I ran across this link to my kart – thanks for the mention.
I installed a hydraulic brake on the kart after doing the video. I tried a cable-driven mechanical brake, but that was no good. The kart weighs 325 lbs without driver, so it’s not quite like stopping a bicycle.
I’m in the process of video-documenting the build of the second kart. (I was warned that building these things is addictive) The new kart will be slightly improved, and of course, faster.
I hope to show in the video that it’s not really that hard, and if I can do it, you can. The biggest issue is probably cost, but a clever scrounger can build one up for cheap. Look for a clapped out golf cart, or someone who has upgraded the drive on one.
I got the motor and controller used off of Ebay for about US$500-600. The batteries are the cheapest car starting batteries I could find (about $170 for the 4 of them), and the only other big expense was the tires and wheels. I got them from gokart supply places and I thing the set ran me $250 or so.
-Mark
http://www.neurotikart.com
AWESOME CAR!!! OVER THE LAST YEAR OR TWO, I’VE BEEN OBSEESED WITH MAKING A CAR LIKE THAT! MY CAR’S CALLED THE BOOSHAMBA THOUGH, AND IT’S GOT A BODY AND STUFF. DON’T THINK I’VE ALREADY MADE ONE BECAUSE I’M ONLY A KID. I’M ALSO SUPPOSED TO BE MAKING A SCIENCE PROJECT IN SCHOOL SOON, AND IT’S ABOUT MAKING YOUR OWN INVENTION, AND I WAS THINKING OF MAKING AN ELECTRIC GO KART. NOT REALLY, BUT A DRAWING. IS IT OKAY IF I TALK ABOUT YOURS IN LIKE ONE SENTENCE? BECAUSE YOU’VE MADE A SWEET CAR THAT DOESN’T DESTROY THE EARTH. GOOD JOB MAN!!! OH YEAH AND, HOW MUCH DID IT COST TO MAKE THAT GOKART???
How long does your cart run per charge and how fast? very cleaver distrubution of weight.
I want to build one for my kids and maybe myself 🙂 maybe off road
thanks
Scott
I don’t mind being mentioned or linked. I’m kind of tickled that folks like the kart. I just upgraded to Optima deep cycle batteries. The weight is now more like 350 lbs w/out driver, it lasts about an hour on a charge, and you see how it gets driven. Top speed is 25-35 mph, depending on drive gearing.
I’m continuing to document the build via video, and I think that’s inspired some other builders.
-Mark
What kind of motor did you use,I want to make a go-cart that only goes about 20-25 MPH,any recomendations? Thanks.
Hello i would like to know who is the inventor for this electric go kart. Reply on my email.
wat is the frame made out of i want to know because i want to build me own 1
Hi im Wondering if i could get the blueprints and how much supplies are needed to build that because im into trying to buildingan eletric go-kart and i need a little help lol so if u can please send me the blue prints to my email?
Hi Mike,
I do not have the blue prints for this. Try to google it and find out who made. Im sorry thats all I can say.
I think you could make it with a treadmill motor, if you’ve ever looked under the plastic part of a treadmill you can find that motor. But I don’t know if your willing to spend $1000 on a treadmill just to destroy it. 😛
HOw fast does yours go mine is gas powerd and home made from a snowmachine frame and a dirtbike and four wheeler check out carson plowman.com. It goes about 90 to 120
can you send me the instructions / the blue prints or a guide to make the same go kart as yourse and what it is made with i want to do a father/ son activity with my dad!
cart looks cool.Built one when I was a kid 30 years ago.Used a 440 Rupp Nitro motor.It did 57 mph in 2.2 sec.never did know top speed.If you want to find your speed Tape off 100 feet devide by 1.46=68.4 devide by how many seconts it takes to go the 100 feet.Example 1sec. 68.4mph,2sec.34.2mph .6tenths of a sec.114mph.Hope this helps on a more accureate speed.
that is really cool i want to build one now
how much money do you want to make me one
AWESOME
Im making one out of a lawnmower engine and just looking for the frame.
how much was the motor and power suply
what would i need to make it go faster. and where could i get plans to make an electric go kart.
in your video you say an advanced dc motor whats ,
advanced.
U SUK AT DRIFTING!!! 🙁 🙁
hey what are the blueprints of it and how much did it cost? i am thinking of making a go kart and debating weather to go gas or electric
MADE THE BABY CRY AT THE END
What is the motor you use and what are the batteries type. Do you use a controller? What type. Thank you
how long does it stay charge under driving conditions and do you have to charge separately or individually also what is the motor from and is it DC?
Those are all great questions which I have no answer for:)