Valto:
u should start from electric bike na just like i did. i have a hummer type electric bike , with 48v 17.5ah lithuim battery, 60km/hr speed

I never reach your level. Please I'm interested whenever you want to sell it. Lol

mctfopt:



Get an ebike. A good Enduro ebike is around that price. Can do 120km/hr but be on the lookout for the average Nigerian road user who suddenly crosses the road using only their ears to gauge if a vehicle is coming



I charge my 3 ebikes at home. Anyone who buys one will also charge at home.





I wanted to import some of this stuff but ended up buying an electric bike. Electric bike is the closest to this

what do u do with ur ebikes, just drive around the street?

mctfopt:


Glad you later got one. This thing is a joy. Upgraded my battery to LiFePo4. No more drop in speed as experienced with Lion when the battery is getting low.

nice idea, though it will cheaper for me to get a spare battery.

Tokumbo may come with small wahala like the batteries getting weak or not all that strong.
Na person like you and Valto go couple cells to make the car superb again like brand new 😎...

isangjohnson:

Nice to hear this.
When we start buying the tokumbo versions, the charging stations will spread across other states.
Please give us update on the toks versions. I reject the bicycle version in totality.

Is it not more feasible to convert used Nigerian bikes to electric.
The DIY Way.

Is the cost way more than buying Tokunbo bikes?

mctfopt:


Glad you later got one. This thing is a joy. Upgraded my battery to LiFePo4. No more drop in speed as experienced with Lion when the battery is getting low.

Omo! Good bad men dey this thread o 😁.
I believe ebikes will charge faster than EV cars..

mctfopt:


Glad you later got one. This thing is a joy. Upgraded my battery to LiFePo4. No more drop in speed as experienced with Lion when the battery is getting low.

ojeysky:
48v 280AH cells with complete custom box and 200A JK BMS available for sale.

Price options:
2.9m (coupling inclusive)
2.650m (buyer couple himself)

Unit 280AH cells available @138k (minimum 8 units)
Contact in my signature. Call/WhatsApp

Still available

ojeysky:


A few Sonoff R3 Basic still available for grabs. Turn your appliances to a smart device. Attached is a sample application with my AC. Each switch has a 2.2kw capacity

Still available. 10.5k per unit

Valto:
but an electric car buyer, should first of all have a good means of charging the car.. that means lots of millions spent on an efficient solar setup!

if you still wan use nepa no wam... If you can draw 7.2KW from nepa for just ten hours.... That should be enough to run you 400km on average before next charge,..if you rarely drive above 100km/h you can get up to 500km of range with AC.... With even band A and its high price, a typical 75Kwh battery can be charged for less than 18,000 naira worth of electricity,..... My house is on band B.....That same 75kwh battery if i use nepa charge am e no go chop up to 6,000 naira worth of electricity... abeg which car today wey 18k fuel go carry am from abuja to kaduna and back to abuja without refuel....

Valto:
but an electric car buyer, should first of all have a good means of charging the car.. that means lots of millions spent on an efficient solar setup!

but non the less.... The people that are eager to buy the most, are people who have a large array already we are talking of 20KW and above.... The first house i saw victron and fronius being combined, the house had a 40kw array, producing 150kwh a day na normal thing for the man setup.... Some days e de hit 180kwh
a day...but its just a house of a family of four,the couple plus two children....setup like this na electric car(s) remain to take all the excess...

kristien4:
what do u do with ur ebikes, just drive around the street?

One to running around local errands. The other two for workout. Even if you are tired, going out with an ebike is a joy.

scottsland:
Is it not more feasible to convert used Nigerian bikes to electric.
The DIY Way.

Is the cost way more than buying Tokunbo bikes?

China sells conversion kits. But you've got to be a hardcore ebike enthusiast to do one.

Valto:
nice idea, though it will cheaper for me to get a spare battery.

The idea of it is to maintain the speed I stepped out of the house with. Due to size, weight, and cost, unless you asked for it to be customised; most ebike batteries are Lion.

HeavenlyBang:


Power is power, regardless of voltage/current split.

My inverter is limited to 13A, my PVs max out at 11.5A, but I don't think I've ever gotten more than 9A in the real world.

Still I run a 1 HP inverter AC in the afternoon comfortably without the inverter drawing any power from my battery.

What brand n wattage is ur pv? Is the 11.5amps ISc or Imax?

mctfopt:


I've done this before and it ended in tears. I did parallel Longi 450W with 11.60A Isc. The Growatt will be working fine until sun hears it's peak and it sees 22A and then enters into error mode and shut down after 3 minutes or so

But a lot of people in here were of the opinion that its only voc of the inverter that one mustn't go beyond that going above the rated current guarge will not harm the inverter... but still how did resolve the code ?

mctfopt:


Glad you later got one. This thing is a joy. Upgraded my battery to LiFePo4. No more drop in speed as experienced with Lion when the battery is getting low.

Great one. Coming weeks I will update on my project.

isangjohnson:

When the big truck is coming, just clear it by the road side .
I doubt if there is any charging station in Nigeria. I'm sure people are working on that project and I'm also waiting to hear the cost and the materials used.
I guess people are charging their electric cars at home now using PV and NEPA light.
Pv is the best option
ẞom

There is one at Adeola Odeku, VI Lagos.

HeavenlyBang:


Power is power, regardless of voltage/current split.

My inverter is limited to 13A, my PVs max out at 11.5A, but I don't think I've ever gotten more than 9A in the real world.

Still I run a 1 HP inverter AC in the afternoon comfortably without the inverter drawing any power from my battery.

Power is not power when it comes to inductive load. It's because you're using inverter AC. You can go lookup on batteryless setup on YouTube, you will see AC doesn't want to power with 10A Pv and 400V until the guy had to add another array to increase current.

Valto:
u should start from electric bike na just like i did. i have a hummer type electric bike , with 48v 17.5ah lithuim battery, 60km/hr speed

I need that bike dashboard like mad. I've been looking for one I can program and DIY into a converted E-tricycle. Any leads please?

mctfopt:


I've done this before and it ended in tears. I did parallel Longi 450W with 11.60A Isc. The Growatt will be working fine until sun hears it's peak and it sees 22A and then enters into error mode and shut down after 3 minutes or so

tag me pls when you have a solution.

To those running solar, I'm just curious. When last did you use your generator? Did you have to sell it after installing your solar?

Edrizz:



What brand n wattage is ur pv? Is the 11.5amps ISc or Imax?

Jinko 580w. 11.68A NOCT ISC. STC ISC is 14A.

Parser:


Power is not power when it comes to inductive load. It's because you're using inverter AC. You can go lookup on batteryless setup on YouTube, you will see AC doesn't want to power with 10A Pv and 400V until the guy had to add another array to increase current.

Tbf, it's important to point out that I don't have a batteryless setup. I have a lifepo4 battery hooked up, but it just doesn't draw any current from it when running the AC. I'm essentially pulling 150v+ from my PVs in the afternoon, I'm sure the inverter does all the necessary conversions.

Sapiosexuality:
To those running solar, I'm just curious. When last did you use your generator? Did you have to sell it after installing your solar?

Ultimately comes down to what setup you have. Average inverter is more powerful than the average generator in terms of pure capacity. No reason why you'd need a generator if your battery and PVs are equally capable. That said, an emergency power source is always welcome.

For me, the only appliances I wouldn't be comfortable running off my inverter are my water heaters. And that's just because my PVs are inadequate.

Sapiosexuality:
To those running solar, I'm just curious. When last did you use your generator? Did you have to sell it after installing your solar?

I only have my generator because it is condition for renting my current accomodation as tenants take turn to pump water using generator every week. Lately, I have been tinkering with the idea of convincing my landlord to install a solar pumping machine. Still thinking about it though

Sapiosexuality:
To those running solar, I'm just curious. When last did you use your generator? Did you have to sell it after installing your solar?

You just woke a memory in me with this question. 3years without a generator running. I need to go check it out tomorrow.

Sapiosexuality:
To those running solar, I'm just curious. When last did you use your generator? Did you have to sell it after installing your solar?

Gene wetin. For over 5 years counting now. Who get generator time. Last time I checked the fuel in it has dried up. Lol

There's a man I know, since he got he's solar system installed, he hasn't touched he's mikano generator for like 5 years and counting. What he later did was to programme it to come on every Sunday to run and warm the engine for about 5 mins ....
It just might come in handy someday is the reason some still keep theirs ....

Sapiosexuality:
To those running solar, I'm just curious. When last did you use your generator? Did you have to sell it after installing your solar?

Pls which charger can one use to charge lithium phosphate battery? Also which pwm cc can work perfectly with lithium phosphate battery? How can one set it?thanks

Can foreign Inverters work in Nigeria? Those sold on Amazon

Like this one https://www.amazon.com/PowMr-Inverter-220-230V-Controller-LiFePO4/dp/B0CGMKK354/

ibietela2:
Can foreign Inverters work in Nigeria? Those sold on Amazon

Like this one https://www.amazon.com/PowMr-Inverter-220-230V-Controller-LiFePO4/dp/B0CGMKK354/

Why not.

Not sure I'd buy a Powmr inverter, though. Reviews aren't stellar.

HeavenlyBang:


Why not.

Not sure I'd buy a Powmr inverter, though. Reviews aren't stellar.

Someone said it’s not meant for our weather

Sapiosexuality:
To those running solar, I'm just curious. When last did you use your generator? Did you have to sell it after installing your solar?

I hate generator. Been running on solar since 2014. It was my hate for generator that made RE very attractive to me. I never seem to get the hang of fixing a generator. I also hate the way it disappoints you when you least expect it.