Our V13 Challenger comes with new upgraded motor bolts!
The New InMotion V13 Challenger
Challenger is a big suspension wheel built like a tank, strong and tough. It’s super stable and comfortable at high speed. The wheel’s width is only 22 inches, which means it is still agile enough to maneuver. InMotion implemented their family trolley handle design for Challenger, which is easy to use.
The highly praised touchscreen display, the same as the V12 series, has also been adopted, so you can read the key information and change the settings easily from the screen. A rolling cage protects the wheel from damage and serves as a lift handle when you need to lift it over to your trunk or take up a few stairs. The 18W headlight and 1 Rear light make the wheel visible at night.
It has two charging ports that can support up to 1764W (126V/14A), which means you can fully charge the battery in a little over 2.5 hours. One Type-C and USB ports are available so your phone or tablet can charge quickly. A big and wide mudguard is provided, so you no longer need to be concerned about the puddles. Power pads are free accessories for everyone; all you need to do is paste them wherever they fit you best.
To prevent potential damage to the corners of the outer shells, InMotion added four stainless steel protective armors. This way, the shells and the battery packs inside are well protected from unintentional impact or puncture. Super big and wide spiked pedals are equipped with InMotion V13 Challenger; the height and angle are adjustable.
Inmotion V13, the First EUC to Feature Modular Design
InMotion V13 Challenger is built upon a modular design concept that helps to make maintenance very friendly. The inner frame is the basic structure of the whole wheel; everything else is added up easily. The most frequent DIY need might be tire replacement, but for Challenger, you don’t need to break down the wheel into pieces to be able to do so, pull out the motor, start replacing, and the time cost of the whole process could be reduced to within 30 minutes.
Trolley handle, rolling cage, front and rear lights, battery packs, all those modules could be removed directly from outside, with very few couplings. Raptor is the first of its kind as an EUC controller, with independently sealed shells and integrated connectors. The controller package is straightforward to install and dismount. Compared to INMOTION V12, the total assembly time cost of Challenger was reduced by 60%, which will greatly relieve everyone. So say goodbye to the breakdown mess and enjoy the mods in your garage.
Safety is always the top priority. InMotion has made many efforts and improvements to the motor, battery, and controller and applied the latest technologies to make every ride fun and safe.
A Torquey and Powerful Motor
As the most powerful motor ever made for the EUC, the InMotion V13 Challenger’s motor is 126V, equipped with a 22” off-road tire, 282mm diameter stator, and 38H magnetic steel with a max torque of 300NM. It’s safe to say that the challenger will easily conquer any hills and travel at any speed with a promising safety margin. To allow the motor to get enough input current, InMotion has used 8AWG phase-conductor cables, double the size of their counterparts, that can sustain 160A continuous current and 1000A peak current.
The heat will be reduced by 75%, so riders can do more extreme ridings without damaging the wirings. Like its predecessors, it’s a hollow motor, well-sealed, IPX6 waterproof level. Just enjoy the freedom of riding; no need to worry about water or dust getting inside. With a reinforced rim design, it can support vertical impact up to 2700kg, which is 2 times the value of V12HT.
InMotion has implemented redundant hall sensor systems to provide an extra safety guarantee. The riding experience will be much smoother because the motor is controlled more precisely. If either one fails while riding, the other can take over the task to ensure no cutout happens.
Inmotion V13 Range and Battery
InMotion V13 Challenger’s battery is 126v, 3024wh capacity. The packs are IP67 waterproofing level and can support fast charging up to 1764W (126V/14A), which means you can fully charge the battery in a little over 2.5 hours. Smart BMS is one of the significant updates for Challenger, so now you can check the status of every parallel cell, which is also monitored by the motherboard all the time.
Cell balancing technology has been adopted, too, which can decrease the battery aging process and extend the life span by 100%. A dedicated voltmeter has been implemented in the BMS, with a deviation down to 3%, so now you can have a much more precise understanding of how much battery power is left in your wheel.
Independent battery logs are essential for the analysis in case of failure. Now, the INMOTION team can dive into every failure case, devise a solution, and then update the BMS firmware for every rider via OTA to prevent potential risks. Battery safety is InMotions top design priority, to ensure the battery cells are sturdily fixed, InMotion has designed strong inner brackets to hold them.
In addition, the whole pack is submerged in sealant to reinforce the structure’s strength and make it water-resistant. In addition, heat is well spread so that it can last much longer for heavy-duty without constant overheating. To prevent damage to the corner of the shell, InMotion has added four stainless protective shields, which ensure that the Challenger battery is fully armed.
With 11×2 temperature sensors and 12 protection mechanisms, the InMotion V13 Challenger battery has the most sophisticated safety tactics in the EUC market. To prevent potential failures during charging, InMotion designed a redundant protection mechanism in the BMS; if one fails, the other one can still work independently. In addition, there is a third protection layer outside the battery packs, so even if all the battery BMS protection functions fail, there will still be a gatekeeper to prevent potential fires.
Challenger adopts unique TCS(Triangle Communication System) technology, the two battery packs communicate with each other, and also with the motherboard simultaneously, in case any one channel fails, the motherboard can still monitor all the battery status from other communicating channels.
The Inmotion Raptor Controller
The controller serves as both the heart and brain of an electric unicycle. In the Challenger case, it tracks the real-time status of the wheel through sensors, controls battery current, gets the motor working, monitors performance, and performs protective actions when risks are seen in advance. Raptor controller is InMotion’s first modular concept design, aiming to offer a significant safety margin, compact and clean wiring management, IPX5 waterproofing, independent packaging, and easy maintenance.
Raptor controller mainly consists of 3 layers. These are the outer shell, the driver board, and the Thermal Conductive Board. The assembly is well sealed without any jump wire inside or outside, so it can be easily tested and transported. Motorcycle-grade waterproofing connectors are integrated within the PCBA and can be easily plugged in and out.
To ensure the driver board always has enough safety margin under extreme conditions, InMotion used 42 MOSFETs with a nominal withstand voltage 200V. That’s 58% more than InMotion V13 Challenger’s peak voltage, allowing for nearly 1000A continuous current. This means the Challenger can provide tremendous acceleration and deceleration without damaging the board. Eighteen capacitors are adopted, which is 6 times that of its predecessor.
This generates much less heat, especially on uneven terrain, and the system is generally safer and more reliable. It also reduces the impact of stress and extends the lifespan of the battery pack.
All the MOSFETs are installed directly on the 7.9-inch x 3.5-inch (200mm x 90mm) Thermal Conductive Board, which is cooled by two independent fans.
InMotion strives for a no-cut-out experience, and Raptor is made for this mission.
Inmotion, the Master of Electric Unicycles with Suspension
Three years ago, InMotion released the first suspension wheel, the V11, one of the best cruising wheels. For the InMotion V13 Challenger, the suspension system just got better. The unsprung mass of the Challenger is only the motor and the sliders, reduced by 20% compared to its last generation.
2 sets of independent air shocks and dampers are implemented on each side to adjust the pressure and the damper speed according to your weight and riding preference. It’s super responsive to uneven terrains, and I can guarantee that you have never had the same smooth riding experience elsewhere.
