A man over 70 years old makes his own electric car in Hanoi

Uncle QD, who has worked and lived for many years in Hanoi, has realized the above wish with a small electric car created by himself.

The microcar meets zero emissions requirements.

Currently, the 70-year-old man owns up to four electric cars of different sizes. Responding to Tien Phong, Mr. D. said: “Currently these are only test products. I am still in the process of checking the durability and safety of the car. However, up to this point it has been More than three years of use, it still gives a smooth driving feeling when operating. The car can reach a maximum speed of 60 km / h.”

The owner has been using the homemade model for three years.

According to Mr. D., to make a three-wheel electric car will take about 15 days with a spare part cost of VND 50 million. The first stage in the car manufacturing process is creating the frame and shell. All are handcrafted. After completing the chassis according to the drawings, the production team cut the metal sheets to make the body. Uncle D. has undergone the process of metal plating and then painting to ensure the paint is always durable.

When completing the frame and bodywork, Mr. D. searched for usable old car parts such as steering wheel, mirror, etc. to complete the car assembly. Inside the interior compartment is also equipped with an air-conditioning system, ensuring that passengers are not overwhelmed when sitting inside the small car.

The interior is fully equipped with features to operate.

The product’s powertrain is imported from China and Korea and is being tested for two different vehicles. This man shared that it is necessary to research many sources of powertrain to find the best spare part. Uncle said: “After moving, the powertrain from Korea is both cheap and of good quality. Although the Japanese powertrain is the best, they are too expensive, not suitable for people’s pocket. Vietnam”.

The ‘heart’ of the car is a 7 kg lithium battery with a current of 150 amp hours. With this energy source, it can reach a speed of 60 km / h, equal to electric motorcycles on the market.

The operating range of this product is said to be quite good.

The exterior of the electric car is somewhat similar to the Smart Fortwo, the interior compartment also has two front seats and a rear storage area. Besides, the car has the power to carry up to 4 people.