Building your own electric skateboard is a lot easier than in previous years. While you’ll get the most bang for your buck buying a complete setup, you might want the freedom to customize.
These kits are for those who don’t want to get too DIY technical but still want some freedom.
Maxfind
HQ: Shenzhen, China
Motor Type: Hub Motor
Range: 17 miles / 27 km
Top Speed: 25 mph / 40 kph
Warranty: 270 Days
The Maxfind M5 Electric Skateboard Kit allows you to convert just about any setup into electric. It’s pretty straightforward to install; the most challenging part is drilling holes to mount the battery to your deck. It’s a solid option for those who don’t want to get too techy / involved with a DIY setup but still want some customization freedom.
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Team Gee Kit
HQ: Shenzhen, China
Motor Type: Hub Motor
Range: 9.3 miles / 15 km
Top Speed: 16mph / 25kph
Warranty: 6-month
The Teamgee Electric Skateboard DIY Kit H3 is designed for easy assembly, allowing users to build their own electric skateboard. It’s ideal for those without technical know-how, as it simplifies converting any skate setup into an electric one.
Build Kit Boards
HQ: New York
Motor Type: Belt Drive
Warranty: 90 Days
Build Kit Boards specializes in high-performance DIY electric skateboard kits. Their flagship product, the RailCore, is a modular battery and enclosure system that simplifies the board-building process. They offer various customizable kits that ship with all the necessary parts needed.
Revel Kit
HQ: San Diego, CA
Motor Type: Direct Drive
Range: 10 miles / 16km
Top Speed: 28mph / 45kph
Warranty: 6-month
The Revel Kit is one of the most popular custom kits out there. It’s extremely user-friendly to install and is direct-drive, which allows you to use wheels of your choice. I enjoy Orangatang, so I matched my Revel with their 85mm 80a Caguamas.
