Paka Electric designs an electric off-road motorbike, the Trusty Trucker, capable of carrying up to 570 pounds and climbing hills with a 60% grade, featuring a real off-road range of 40 miles. This vehicle addresses the need for a low-noise, zero-emission transportation solution for outdoor activities, allowing users to easily mount accessories anywhere on the frame using the PakaLot system.
Funding
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Problem
Off-road transportation for outdoor activities often relies on noisy, high-emission vehicles, creating environmental concerns and limiting access to noise-sensitive areas. Existing solutions may lack the necessary cargo capacity and hill-climbing ability for demanding tasks in fields and forests.
Solution
Paka Electric's Trusty Trucker is a versatile electric motorbike designed for utility and off-road adventures. The vehicle features a robust steel space frame with integrated cargo rails, enabling users to mount accessories and carry up to 570 lbs. With a 3800W mid-drive motor, the Trusty Trucker delivers over 1510 Nm of torque, allowing it to climb hills with up to a 60% grade, even when fully loaded. A 3.0 kWh battery provides a real-world off-road range of 40 miles, ensuring ample power for extended use. The Trusty Trucker offers a low-noise, zero-emission alternative for farmers, hunters, campers, and other outdoor enthusiasts.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes farmers, hunters, campers, beachgoers, forest managers, and desert explorers who require a versatile and environmentally friendly transportation solution for outdoor activities.
Features
- 3800W (5HP) mid-drive motor delivering over 1510 Nm of torque and 1000N of thrust
- 3.0 kWh battery providing 40 miles of off-road range (up to 75 miles on flat terrain)
- Rugged steel space frame with integrated PakaLot cargo rails for mounting accessories
- 570 lbs (260kg) load capacity for rider and cargo
- Adjustable seat height to fit riders from 4'10" to 6'2"
- Fat, rugged, tubeless motorbike tires for off-road durability and easy puncture repair
- Reverse mode for easy maneuvering on tight trails
- Optional second battery for extended range through battery swapping