# Make a 2016+ GEM go faster - What are my options? (7/2022)

**URL:** <https://community.electricforum.com/t/make-a-2016-gem-go-faster-what-are-my-options-7-2022/24616>\
**Category:** GEM Forum\
**Created:** [July 7, 2022, 4:48am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/make-a-2016-gem-go-faster-what-are-my-options-7-2022/24616 "2022-07-07T04:48:39Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![JarJarJava](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/jarjarjava/32/15158_2.png) [@JarJarJava](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JarJarJava)\
**Post date:** [August 19, 2026, 6:03am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/make-a-2016-gem-go-faster-what-are-my-options-7-2022/24616/21 "2026-08-19T06:03:59Z")

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> [@hi0npsi](#):
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> I’m considering a drop-in 48V lithium setup with the SpeedBX (will this be any fun?)

It’ll be way more fun with the SpeedBBX. Its the best. Once you’ve tried one, you’ll never go back

> [@Inwo](#):
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> For crazy performance think high voltage

Oh. My. God.

High voltage and a SpeedBBX!

Catch me… if you can…

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**Author:** ![hi0npsi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/53a042/32.png) [@hi0npsi](https://community.electricforum.com/u/hi0npsi)\
**Post date:** [August 19, 2026, 6:05am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/make-a-2016-gem-go-faster-what-are-my-options-7-2022/24616/22 "2026-08-19T06:05:34Z")

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You seem to be the foremost expert. Is there a controller you can program that can handle 72V or more? Is the stock motor enough or do people upgrade them? Thanks for the help.

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**Author:** ![CleanMD](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/cleanmd/32/18271_2.png) [@CleanMD](https://community.electricforum.com/u/CleanMD)\
**Post date:** [August 19, 2026, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/make-a-2016-gem-go-faster-what-are-my-options-7-2022/24616/23 "2026-08-19T14:58:02Z")

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@JarJarJava @Inwo

Hey! I want some additional speed as well. Current top speed specs-

- .6 MPH
- 0’-60’ in 4 minute 40 seconds.

I know these numbers may be hard to beat. However, can you really blame a man for wanting more speed?

😂

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