American man builds an infinite range solar powered car using a broken hoverboard

A solar powered car was built using a broken hoverboard, forming a DIY vehicle with infinite range that runs entirely on sunlight.

The American builder behind the idea used parts sourced from Facebook Marketplace and a discarded hoverboard to make it work.

Without a battery, the system sends power directly from a solar panel into the motor controller.

Although rough around the edges, the solar powered car became a functioning prototype that moved entirely under the sun’s energy.

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The project started with a broken hoverboard that could no longer hold a charge.

Instead of replacing the battery, the builder installed a solar charge controller and mounted a 200W flexible panel on a PVC frame.

This DIY vehicle had no storage system at all, meaning power had to be fed directly from the panel to the motor in real time.

The goal was to create a solar powered car that could drive with infinite range as long as the sun stayed out.

The first test revealed serious limitations.

The solar powered car struggled with voltage fluctuations, and any passing cloud would stop it instantly.

During one early run, the hoverboard shut off mid-ride, causing the driver to fall and suffer a sprained thumb.

Despite these setbacks, the DIY vehicle remained intact, and the builder was motivated to improve safety and continue pushing for that infinite range milestone.

A few weeks later, the second test succeeded.

With a seated hoverboard setup and improved panel positioning, the solar powered car made it one full mile using nothing but sunlight.

It was slow and occasionally awkward to control, but it achieved what it set out to do.

The broken hoverboard, now converted into a DIY vehicle, could move continuously in ideal conditions.

It wasn’t fast or practical, but it did offer true infinite range within its limitations.

While not a practical commuting option, the solar powered car is a fascinating demonstration of what is possible with minimal tools and creativity.

Built from a broken hoverboard and household materials, this DIY vehicle proves that solar energy can provide motion without traditional batteries or fuel.

Its ability to run with infinite range is limited by weather and terrain, but the experiment was successful.

For off-grid enthusiasts and engineers alike, it offers inspiration for what’s possible with little more than sunlight and perseverance.

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