Conversion of Normal Cycle into Electric Cycle
A full DIY conversion that turns an ordinary bicycle into a 24V electric cycle for around ₹7,000–8,000, using a motor kit, a second freewheel sprocket and two lead-acid batteries.
Why convert instead of buying an e-bike
Converting a bicycle you already own costs roughly ₹7,000 to ₹8,000 — far less than a factory e-bike — and it gives you hands-on understanding of how motor control, power wiring and braking logic work together.
What the kit adds
The kit supplies a 24V motor, a longer rear axle with a second freewheel sprocket, a dedicated chain, a central controller box, e-brake levers that cut motor power when pulled, a twist throttle with a key switch, a headlight and horn, a charging port and a matching 24V charger.
Two 12V lead-acid batteries wired in series sit on a custom rear rack to power the system.
What the finished cycle can do
The converted cycle reaches up to 20 km/h and can be ridden on full electric throttle, pure manual pedalling, or a mix of both. Combining motor power with pedalling makes daily 5–10 km commutes far less tiring.
Want to build this yourself?
The guide covers the conversion in order, and the downloads page has the reference links used in the video.