How many Vectrix reached 40.000 km?

Govecs scooters are produced in Poland and are extremely expensive for what they are, so not really a first choice for Italy...

http://www.govecs.com/node/200?language=en

Mine, license plate " NO CO2 ", has now clocked up over 54,000 kms, and been joined by a Nissan LEAF, license plate " NIL CO2 ", with a modest 7,000 kms on the clock. That's a total of over 61,000 kms, all powered by the sun, via our solar PV panels.

The Vectrix still purrs along, and is a great pleasure to ride.

There have been two major breakdowns - the first when one of the motor power leads worked loose on the MC board. Some months later, the other two connections ' let go ', damaging electronics on the board. However, these were brilliantly repaired by an aircraft electronics friend. ' Pig tail leads ' are now permanently soldered to the board, with connector bolts on the other end.

There was an annoying problems with the brake lights constantly flickering. This was resolved by replacing the micro-switches adjacent to the brake handles with replacements purchased on the web.

The best thing that ever happened was the convertion to Lithium Ion batteries ( thanks, Matt ) - this saved around 20kg in weight, I can rely on getting 80 kms range ( with non-hoon riding ), and even the hottest days in Western Australia do not phase the batteries.

I have now also joined the 40.000 elite!

Things to note:
Still on the original battery (from 2007), no cells replaced!
Range about 45KM max battery capacity down to 80% (due to original Vectrix software running during warranty period)
Running the laird software
using silent PC fans
Looked at cell temperatures yesterday after a hot ride down to 123 Volt in 30 Celsius and all temperatures where between 38 and 41 Celsius so looking pretty good.
Had a 200 amp fuse failure a few weeks ago
Still used daily for commuting
Hoping that I can make it to 50.000 and more!

I have now also joined the 40.000 elite!

Things to note:
Still on the original battery (from 2007), no cells replaced!
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Wow! Well done!

I thought that my battery was the last original one running, but that's obviously wrong. Still at around 15000km.

Mine gets ridden very rarely now, and then it's almost a chore rather than a useful mode of transport, because the range is unpredictable with very infrequent riding. My life circumstances have changed, unfortunately I spent several years fixing the "Vectux" when I could have used it daily. Now I've got my sanity back (or lost it again?? - who knows...) and I waste lots of time on surfing.

What made me reach the 40k was that I lurked this forum before even owning the bike. It really helped me to understand how the batteries needed to be treated and allowed me to minimize the damage from the stock Vectrix software.
And it also helped that I live in a relative cold climate of course.

So big thanks to all of you on this forum, sharing the knowledge!

double post

31,500 miles - so over 50,000km now. Mostly flat out with a big smile on my face.

Drew

Goevcs scooters are made in Italy - they're probably the best electric scooter in the 50cc equivalent size I have seen yet

I would expect to see a few of them around their home country

E-max and govecs are built around the frame of Italvel Day (this one was actually made in Italy). However they are produced elsewhere.

Goevcs scooters are made in Italy - they're probably the best electric scooter in the 50cc equivalent size I have seen yet

I would expect to see a few of them around their home country

E-max and govecs are built around the frame of Italvel Day (this one was actually made in Italy). However they are produced elsewhere.

ciaooo

have I gone past you yet?

Yes, you are way past my 57,000 kms.

Interesting stats on costs. Good to know that it is less than for a Fossil Fuel Burner, so your pocket is the winner. But even better, the planet also wins.