Introducing: The VEGAN, the World’s First Light Weight Multipurpose Hybrid
Electric Self-Charging, Solar Tricycle
Why the Vegan?
• Let’s face it, we all like safety, comfort, performance & affordability; with The VEGAN Tricycle, you have all four in one exciting package.
• We came up with the lowest weight multipurpose tricycle ever designed; for better performance which has a higher strength threshold & a lower production cost and weight,
• Is solar panel equipped & self-charges as it moves
• Emits zero carbon emissions.
• Operates on either solar power or electricity from the national electricity grid & self-charges.
• A high-efficiency vehicle with a minimum unit cost of only $1400 to produce—the price of an average mountain bike — once we reach our funding goal.
• 120 km range per charge, with swappable battery, doubling the range to 240 km
• Total weight without extra battery, only 120 km.
• Payload 300 kg.
• Stylish Looks & Aerodynamic Shape
• Built-in GPS Tracking System
• Internal 12V outlet for Bluetooth speakers & charging phones.
• Easier to drive due to its dual front tires.
• No need for licenses or registration in most municipalities.
• High-end safety features.
• Comfortable, Safe, Affordable & Fast
| Max Speed | 70 km/h |
| Range | 90-95 Km per charge without self- charging or solar power assist, “with” the range is 120 km+ |
| Motor | 1000 Watt (Bush-less Hub Motor)/ Also 500 Watt Pedal Assist Version Coming Soon |
| Passenger Capacity | 3 or 4 (Depending on Size) |
| Charging Source | National Electricty Grid, Solar Panel & Self-Charging |
| Use | Passengers or Cargo |
| Total Weight | Only 175 kg |
| Payload | 320+ kg |
| Charging Time | From Electrical Grid 4.4 hrs. – From Solar Panel 10.2 hrs. |
| Battery | 48 Volts, 22 Ah |
| Solar Panel | 120 Watts |
Canadian startup launches INDIEGOGO funding:
Who We Are
We are an honest bunch of visionaries; a mechatronics engineer & two vocational technicians & an educator, who are completely transparent in that we only have the completed conceptual designs so far. We have been working on tricycles for years & specialize in the fields of mechatronics, fiberglass & aluminum fabrication. We just need to build a few functioning prototypes to show the world what a game changer this will be.
All manufacturing will take place in Pakistan where raw materials are of the highest quality & very affordable, and select workmanship is more than excellent.
We designed the VEGAN Hybrid Electric Self-Charging Solar Tricycle to be a game-changer, and that it is.
https://youtu.be/qz0fmvIGNuc
The cost of our first prototype is as follows:
| Part Name | Cost | Source | |
| 1 | Frame Structure | 85.00 USD | Fabricated in Workshop |
| 2 | Go-kart steering | 38.35 USD | Import |
| 3 | Tires | 60.80 USD | Purchased from Local Market |
| 4 | Seats | 75.70 USD | Purchase form Local Market |
| 5 | Front Suspension | 2 x 21.73 = 43.46 USD | Purchased from Local Market |
| 6 | Rear Suspension | 24.80 USD | Purchased rorm Local Market |
| 7 | Fasteners | 15.50 USD | Purchased from Local Market |
| 8 | Brakes |
Front & Back 40.50 USD
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Purchased from Local Market |
| 9 | Our Own Gear Transmission Hub
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15.77 USD | Purchased from Local Market & Modified |
| 10 | BLDC Motor |
175.28 USD
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Purchased from Local Market |
| 11 | Battery | AGM = 62.08 USD | Purchased from Local Market |
| 12 | Solar panel | 35.28 USD | Purchased from Local Market |
| 13 | Seats | Passengers seats with complete assembly = 53.39 USD | Purchased from Local Market |
| 14 | Alternator | 50.85 USD | Purchased from Local Market |
| 15 | Flooring | PVC, Stainless Sheet & Cover = 49.66 | Purchased from Local Market |
| 16 | Boxes/Storage Units | 2 x 12.41 = 24.83 USD | Fabricated in Workshop |
| 17 | Lights | 17.69 USD | Purchased from Local Market |
| 18 | Bearing & bearing housing | 27.94 USD | Purchased from Local Market |
| 19 | Windshield & Rear Screen | 439.11 USD (First time design cost) | Fabricated |
| 20 | Interior | 76.05 USD | Partly Fabricated & Purchased from Local Market |
| 21 | Door Windows | 490.04 USD (First time design cost) | Fabricated in Workshop |
| 22 | Body Mold & Die | 1331.62 USD | Fabricated in Workshop |
| 23 | Rims, wipers & Mirrors | 99 + 20 + 41 = 160 USD | Purchased from International Market |
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GRAND TOTAL |
3,393.70 USD | Bulk Cost Goes towards First Time Fabrication Costs | |
The cost to build subsequent models is as follows:
| Part Name | Cost | Source | ||
| 1 | Frame Structure | 75.00 USD | Fabricate in Workshop | |
| 2 | Go-kart steering | 38.35 USD | Purchased from Local Market | |
| 3 | Tires | 60.80 USD | Purchase from Local Market | |
| 4 | Seats | 75.70 USD | Purchase from Local Market | |
| 5 | Front Suspension | 2 x 21.73 = 43.46 USD | Purchase from Local Market | |
| 6 | Rear Suspension | 24.80 USD | Purchase from Local Market | |
| 7 | Fasteners | 15.50 USD | Purchase from Local Market | |
| 8 | Brakes |
Front & Back 40.50 USD
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Purchased from Local Market | |
| 9 |
Our Own Gear Transmission Hub
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15.77 USD | Purchased from Local Market & Modified | |
| 10 | BLDC Motor |
175.28 USD
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| 11 | Battery | AGM = 62.08 USD |
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| 12 | Solar panel | 35.28 USD |
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| 13 | Seats | Passengers seats with complete assembly= 53.39 USD | Fabricated in Workshop | |
| 14 | Alternator | 114.85 USD |
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| 15 | Flooring | PVC, Stainless sheet + cover = 49.66 USD | Purchased form Local Market | |
| 16 | Boxes/Storage Units | 2 x 12.41 = 24.83 USD | Fabricated in Workshop | |
| 17 | Lights | 17.69 USD | Purchased form Local Market | |
| 18 | Bearing & bearing housing | 23.76USD | Purchased form Local Market | |
| 19 | Windshield & Rear Sreen |
90.11 USD (After Fabrication & Design) |
Fabricated | |
| 20 | Interior | 76.05 USD | Purchased form Local Market | |
| 21 | Door Windows | 130.04 USD (After Fabrication & Design) | Fabricated in Workshop | |
| 22 | Body & Die | 93.12 USD (without Mold / Die) | Fabricated in Workshop | |
| 23 |
Rims, Wipers & Mirrors |
99 + 20 + 41 = 160 USD
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Purchased from International Market | |
| Grand Total | 1,415.02 USD | Lesser Cost After First Time Fabrication Costs |
Our Immediate Goal – Stage 1.0
Build Our First Working Prototype for $3,393.70
Our Second Immediate Goal – Stage 1.1
To build the VEGAN Tricycle for just $1400 after the one time cost of fabricating the windows, and the molding & diecast of the fiberglass body
Our Stretch Goal – Stage 1.2
All the other parts are readily available on the international market
To produce 50 VEGAN Tricycles at a cost of $45,000 by getting the price down even further, to $900, as low as it can get, and continue to keep the Vegan tricycle, the worlds best value tricycle, selling at only USD$3,500, outside of Indiegogo.
We will also invest in more R&D & improving future models, such as adding the option of having an AC, etc. We are not opting for this the first time around as we are specifically concentrating on range, weight & battery life as well as price, in order to break all records.
Battery Specs
- Battery Capacity = 88AH
- Battery Type = AGM
- Battery Type = Lithium Battery
- Charger Capacity = 22amp
- Charging Time of 100% of the battery on the charger is = 4.4 hrs
- Charging Time of solar panel only is = 10 Hrs
- The batteries used in the vehicle are rechargeable VRLA batteries (valve-regulated lead-acid batteries). They are also known as gel sealed batteries or maintenance-free batteries.
Frame & Body
- Weight of fiberglass body = 22 kg approximately
- Thickness = 5mm
- Warranty = 4 years
- Weight of frame/chassis = 30 kg approxiamtely
- Warranty = 2 years
Frame
The frame — is our secret weapon to be shared with the world — as it is extremely sturdy, light & durable made from (Al 6061-T6) aluminum & is very reasonably priced throughout Asia, where we will be manufacturing.
Risks & Challenges
Risk
- If we do not reach our funding goal, or at least USD$4,747; USD$ 2,747 for parts & USD$2,000 for logistics, then we will not be able to produce our first prototype & if we do not reach our final goal then we will not be able to produce all 5 subsequent prototypes at a cost of only $1,400 each.
Challenge
- Keeping the price down, as lesser value & quality competitors already sell for over double the price for USD$4000. If we control sales, we promise not to cave into corporate greed & will keep the basic model version of The VEGAN Tricycle at a maximum price of $3500, for one year, after this crowdfunding campaign.
So Help Bring the Vegan Hybrid Electric, Self-Charging Solar Tricycle to the World, NOW!
If anyone has any questions, they can reach us at: the.vegan.hesst@gmail.com
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The Worlds 1st Lightweight Multipurpose Hybrid Electric-Self-Charging Solar Tricycle