# Introduce yourself **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/welcome-to-electric-forum/14.md [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) --- ## [Introduce yourself category](https://community.electricforum.com/t/introduce-yourself-category/38)
**Author:** [@emiliofcastillo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/emiliofcastillo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 12:43am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/introduce-yourself-category/38 "2016-12-09T00:43:49Z")
Tell about you. Who is behind the Avatar? --- ## [Welcome to Electric Forum](https://community.electricforum.com/t/welcome-to-electric-forum/17)
**Author:** [@emiliofcastillo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/emiliofcastillo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/welcome-to-electric-forum/17 "2025-05-09T12:57:08Z")
Welcome to the Electric Forum and thank you for joining the conversation. Registration is free. Our community is comprised of enthusiast, industry professionals, and experts in the electric industry. Our conversations ra… --- ## [Newbies & Oldies](https://community.electricforum.com/t/newbies-oldies/5580)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/newbies-oldies/5580 "2026-07-27T18:00:30Z")
We are getting to the point that I feel some of us are starting to know each other. My request to all of you is to fill out your profile and give us a little bit of information about YOU! AVATARS. Show your self or y… --- ## [Please report any spam PMs you have received](https://community.electricforum.com/t/please-report-any-spam-pms-you-have-received/4793)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2015, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/please-report-any-spam-pms-you-have-received/4793 "2015-03-15T17:59:48Z")
Hi Further to the recent spam attack on the forum - which we are addressing - please report any instances of spam PMs below, also noting the member account in question. We will then take the appropriate action. Regar… --- ## [Welcome to EV Forum](https://community.electricforum.com/t/welcome-to-ev-forum/276)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 213\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2024, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/welcome-to-ev-forum/276 "2024-11-21T22:36:21Z")
I just wanted to be the first one to personally welcome you to the new EV Forum (electric vehicle forum). We want to give all of us Electric Vehicle Enthusiasts a place to talk, EV passion and share current EV News. Pl… --- ## [75 volt signal loss](https://community.electricforum.com/t/75-volt-signal-loss/29961)
**Author:** [@Gemac](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gemac)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2025, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/75-volt-signal-loss/29961 "2025-12-11T15:07:30Z")
I have a 2014 gem EL. Just installed lithium batteries in it. I’m not getting any power to the key switch. When I flip the power switch my voltage drops from 75 to 5 volts. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks --- ## [New to the Forum in Oklahoma](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-to-the-forum-in-oklahoma/29736)
**Author:** [@Soonermark](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Soonermark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-to-the-forum-in-oklahoma/29736 "2025-09-29T20:24:26Z")
Hello I’m Mark, and live in Oklahoma. I was diagnosed with narcolepsy/ Idiopathic hypersomnia 18 months ago. This left me unable to drive long distances so I got rid of my car and my daily driver is now a 2009 Gem E4. I … --- ## [Hi, everyone](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hi-everyone/4944)
**Author:** [@jackno1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jackno1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 4:11am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hi-everyone/4944 "2025-08-05T04:11:47Z")
Hi, everyone, I am new here. --- ## [New. (used) Gem owner](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-used-gem-owner/28593)
**Author:** [@poconojoe](https://community.electricforum.com/u/poconojoe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2024, 2:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-used-gem-owner/28593 "2024-11-23T02:07:18Z")
I recently purchased a used 2017 Gem with the utility box on the back it only has 840 miles on it and it’s equipped with the 12.4 KW lithium ion batteries but is dead in the water no power I strongly suspect that is the … --- ## [First EV! 2018 GEM eM1400 LSV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/first-ev-2018-gem-em1400-lsv/27109)
**Author:** [@aol](https://community.electricforum.com/u/aol)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 10:14am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/first-ev-2018-gem-em1400-lsv/27109 "2024-06-12T10:14:31Z")
Hi everyone! Picked up this GEM of a GEM that’s been sitting all alone behind a school for the last 2 years =\[ Rusted up in a lot of places, but hopefully I can get her working, although I might need some help from the… --- ## [2018 Gem, battery indicator reads full all the time](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-battery-indicator-reads-full-all-the-time/27792)
**Author:** [@cleanvehiclesgb](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cleanvehiclesgb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-battery-indicator-reads-full-all-the-time/27792 "2024-05-06T21:48:58Z")
Hi, any advice on this? Battery indicator gauge will read full even after driving it to the point that the batteries are depleted. Tried swapping gauge and it is the same. --- ## [Hello from NorCal SoOR](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hello-from-norcal-soor/26551)
**Author:** [@Gregket1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gregket1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hello-from-norcal-soor/26551 "2023-07-07T17:46:33Z")
Just acquired a thoroughly-used 2002 long-back. Will be converting it to “rough terrain” yard vehicle. It won’t need high speed but it will need torque, ground clearance, and traction. I’m looking forward to learning a… --- ## [E4 battery connection configuration](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e4-battery-connection-configuration/25345)
**Author:** [@washmore](https://community.electricforum.com/u/washmore)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2022, 5:41am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e4-battery-connection-configuration/25345 "2022-10-31T05:41:33Z")
Hello. Thanks for helping. I’ve had a Gem for a bit and really only use it to tool around the neighborhood with the kids. I put in a R4F Motor upgrade and a new pedal. That’s about it. It needed batteries as the AGM’s i… --- ## [2013 gem e2 eS as LSV](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2013-gem-e2-es-as-lsv/25336)
**Author:** [@Garthhh](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Garthhh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2022, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2013-gem-e2-es-as-lsv/25336 "2022-10-29T21:40:56Z")
I had the seller take off the toolbox I think the pipe rack will make a decent Go Go cage :smiley: We sold our car so I’m all in on the project I have done all the shopping on my scooters MP3 500, Liberty 150, with… --- ## [Hi from San Diego](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hi-from-san-diego/24923)
**Author:** [@pennstump](https://community.electricforum.com/u/pennstump)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hi-from-san-diego/24923 "2022-08-17T14:36:24Z")
I’m new here, but I’m interested to learn more about Polaris GEM cars. I’m looking for something that will hold 4 people, so that’s probably the e4, but I’d love to know more about any abilities to convert an e2 to have … --- ## [Intro From Gulf Coast](https://community.electricforum.com/t/intro-from-gulf-coast/24810)
**Author:** [@GulfCoastPatrick](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GulfCoastPatrick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2022, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/intro-from-gulf-coast/24810 "2022-07-31T19:08:47Z")
Found this forum while looking for details on an auction Gem I bought (more on that in the Gem forum). Seems like a good group of knowledgeable people here, so I joined. I’m just a techni-nerd with a family that has a h… --- ## [Hello from the PNW](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hello-from-the-pnw/24570)
**Author:** [@E825](https://community.electricforum.com/u/E825)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2022, 3:24pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hello-from-the-pnw/24570 "2022-07-01T15:24:50Z")
Hi all, This place looks like a wealth of knowledge on the GEMs. I have the e825 in bright yellow and white. We love driving it around the neighborhood, especially the kids. I’ve replaced the batteries, but that’s ab… --- ## [Newbie Alien here](https://community.electricforum.com/t/newbie-alien-here/12807)
**Author:** [@Alien](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Alien)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2017, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/newbie-alien-here/12807 "2017-12-23T14:36:38Z")
Hi. Newbie on this electrical vehicle topics but have worked the last 30+ years with electric service and troubleshooting on production machinery for a Swedish truck company. So some basic skill is there. 3 years ago b… --- ## [Hello from Pinehurst](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hello-from-pinehurst/6416)
**Author:** [@Dino1963](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Dino1963)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2021, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hello-from-pinehurst/6416 "2021-09-25T14:32:38Z")
Hello Electric Car Forum. I've been researching electric vehicles and NEV's for the better part of this year. Living in a golf community I've pretty much decided to go with a NEV at first and eventually take the plun… --- ## [Stelan EVO New Neighborhood Electric Vehicle](https://community.electricforum.com/t/stelan-evo-new-neighborhood-electric-vehicle/22210)
**Author:** [@Stelan](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Stelan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/stelan-evo-new-neighborhood-electric-vehicle/22210 "2021-08-27T15:59:11Z")
Hi Forum, My name is Steve Langford CEO of Stelan EVO, thank you for having us here, we are manufacturers of Light Electric Vehicles, we are launching our producsts, these are producing them in Texas and North Mexico fo… --- ## [Hi to all glad to be here](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hi-to-all-glad-to-be-here/22140)
**Author:** [@Pelayos1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Pelayos1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2021, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hi-to-all-glad-to-be-here/22140 "2021-08-20T16:22:17Z")
Hello to all I am Glad to be here, I am a forklift mechanic that became involved with gem car service and repair about two years ago, and as Iearn more about these car I understand the need for having a forum like this o… --- ## [Introduce of a transformer brand in Vietnam](https://community.electricforum.com/t/introduce-of-a-transformer-brand-in-vietnam/21599)
**Author:** [@MBT-Vietnamtransform](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MBT-Vietnamtransform)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 4:25am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/introduce-of-a-transformer-brand-in-vietnam/21599 "2021-06-07T04:25:22Z")
Hello every one!. i been hear for a long time. Now i will tell you some information about my company. \[MBT Electrical Equipment JSC\] offers a wide range of dry type transformer and oil immersed transformer, sealed type … --- ## [Hi, I'm new to Forum and GEM](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hi-im-new-to-forum-and-gem/20575)
**Author:** [@Cdreddell](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Cdreddell)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2021, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hi-im-new-to-forum-and-gem/20575 "2021-01-12T21:51:00Z")
Just bought a 2002 GEM 825 Looking for FAQ to get mine to go more than 5 miles! --- ## [Building out a GEM](https://community.electricforum.com/t/building-out-a-gem/16896)
**Author:** [@mikepnw](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mikepnw)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/building-out-a-gem/16896 "2021-01-09T22:16:21Z")
Hi. New to forum and EVs. My young son and I are working to build a functional GEM as part of a project to learn about electric vehicles. We acquired through a good friend the body of a 2005 E2 that was in rough shape. W… --- ## [Hello Everyone here](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hello-everyone-here/20068)
**Author:** [@els1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/els1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2020, 6:12am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hello-everyone-here/20068 "2020-12-22T06:12:02Z")
Hello this may be my my post though I have been viewing this forum for a while so today I decided to comment, I enjoy reading and learning new things. From what I have looked here, this would be a very lovely place to ha… --- ## [Trickle Charger for 2002 GEM 825](https://community.electricforum.com/t/trickle-charger-for-2002-gem-825/19972)
**Author:** [@Chksix](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Chksix)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2020, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/trickle-charger-for-2002-gem-825/19972 "2020-10-03T21:32:06Z")
Good evening everyone. New to the site as of tonight. Came across a 2002 GEM 825 for sale by a private owner here in N.J. with about 5,000 miles on it and my wife and I drove it and decided to ‘jump in’ and purchase it t… --- ## [New Member Introduction](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-member-introduction/19644)
**Author:** [@Tobes](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Tobes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2020, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-member-introduction/19644 "2020-08-15T20:46:24Z")
Hi! New member and aspiring EV owner. I have worked on electric golf carts and built a couple electric go carts (Power Racing Series), but I am ready for someday get an actual electric vehicle. Right now my dream EV wou… --- ## [Greetings and advice on a used GEM](https://community.electricforum.com/t/greetings-and-advice-on-a-used-gem/19626)
**Author:** [@Flyboys](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Flyboys)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 3:57am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/greetings-and-advice-on-a-used-gem/19626 "2020-08-13T03:57:53Z")
Hi Everyone, I am new here and new to GEM cars in general. I will be turning a GEM into a Camera Car and hoping to get some advice on them. Found a 2007 EL XD for sale and curious if there is anything that I should be l… --- ## [New EV enthusiast](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-ev-enthusiast/18995)
**Author:** [@Chaitanya\_Kumar](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Chaitanya_Kumar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-ev-enthusiast/18995 "2020-06-10T21:34:04Z")
Hi Everyone, I’m planning to make a ebike from scratch, more focused on acceleration and top speed instead of range. Decide to go with a mountain bike chassis and a Hub motor rated 48V 1.5-2Kw and battery of 3.3Kwh. As… --- ## [New to GEM/Lithium retrofit](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-to-gem-lithium-retrofit/18901)
**Author:** [@svandgts](https://community.electricforum.com/u/svandgts)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2020, 8:20am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-to-gem-lithium-retrofit/18901 "2020-06-02T08:20:19Z")
Hi Everyone, I am new to GEM vehicle and live near the beach in Southern California. Owned a Tesla Model S when they first came out and now own a Model 3 as a daily driver. I am looking to get a 2002 GEM to take the fam… [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/welcome-to-electric-forum/14.md?page=1)