# 12v batteries in series with two motors

**URL:** <https://community.electricforum.com/t/12v-batteries-in-series-with-two-motors/555>\
**Category:** EV Small Talk\
**Created:** [February 28, 2008, 3:28am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/12v-batteries-in-series-with-two-motors/555 "2008-02-28T03:28:50Z")\
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**Author:** ![jyracing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/4491bb/32.png) [@jyracing](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jyracing)\
**Post date:** [February 28, 2008, 3:28am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/12v-batteries-in-series-with-two-motors/555/1 "2008-02-28T03:28:50Z")

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Hello,  
I am building my own 24v trike. Power will be provided by two 12 volt batteries in series. Because of the logistics of the batteries and motors I was hoping I could attach one 24 volt motor to either end of the batteries with a switch on the positive side of each motor. It seems like it should work but I’m not sure. Does anyone know if this will work?  
Here’s a link to what I am talking about…  
[http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj211/greengothica1/24seriessetup.jpg](http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj211/greengothica1/24seriessetup.jpg)  
Thanks, JY