SOLUTIONSPlus DIY Guide: Step-by-Step Instructions for E-TukTuk and E-Motorbike Assembly
Summary
The DIY Guide presents practical instructions for constructing light electric vehicles using locally available components, low cost tools and modular assembly steps. It provides guidance for design preparation, material selection, fabrication techniques and safety considerations, with the objective of enabling small workshops, vocational institutions and start ups to build and adapt electric bicycles, tricycles and small cargo vehicles. The document also links these technical instructions to the broader SOLUTIONSplus approach of strengthening local manufacturing capacity, improving access to skills and supporting innovation ecosystems in partner cities. It positions do it yourself construction as a pathway for workforce development, circular repair culture and localised value creation within the electric mobility transition.
Key takeaways
The guide addresses material requirements, assembly techniques, wiring and battery integration, safety protocols, troubleshooting and quality control for light electric vehicles. It illustrates fabrication steps through diagrams and photographs, including frame construction, motor installation, controller connection, testing procedures and basic maintenance. It also highlights the importance of technical training, adaptive design for local needs, and the use of repairable and modular components to promote durability and reduce environmental impact. The document serves both as a training tool and as a reference manual for practitioners developing low cost electric mobility solutions in local workshops or educational settings.
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Publisher
SOLUTIONSplus Consortium
Contacts
Urban Electric Mobility Initiative (UEMI) gGmbH. Email: secretariat@uemi.net