Pave
First-generation electric motorbike for Pave Motors, hand-assembled in Brooklyn. Led concept exploration and the first prototype: chassis architecture, battery compartment, rear saddle, between-the-legs storage, and rider display position. A second engagement focused on the swappable battery, from enclosure and handle design through cells, charging, battery management, and testing.
Client
Pave Motors
Credit
Design & engineering led at 10XBeta
Year
2020–2021
Disciplines
Mechanical Engineering | Industrial Design | Prototyping | Battery Systems
Category
Electric Vehicle
- Concept exploration through the first running prototype
- Chassis architecture with integrated battery compartment
- Rear saddle and between-the-legs bag storage
- Rider display position and sizing studies
- Swappable battery: enclosure and handle design, charging, cell selection and capacity
- Battery management system and validation testing
- 121 lb motorbike with 50 to 90 mile range, hand-assembled in Brooklyn