DIY YouTuber powers an EV using 500 disposable vapes
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- DIY YouTuber Chris Doel powers a mini EV using a battery pack made from 500 used vapes.
- The project aims to highlight the environmental impact of disposable vapes, with over a million discarded daily in the UK.
- Chris repurposed a previously built 50V battery pack for the EV, originally used for home backup power.
- The EV, a Reva G-Wiz, required minimal configuration, including inverter reprogramming to match battery output.
- The setup achieved 17 miles (27 km) of range and a top speed of 35 mph (56 kph).
- The battery pack maintained temperatures below 30°C (86°F) and delivered 2.07 kWh of usable energy.