Welcome to ONYX ownership. ONYX Motors has a great team and community, and I’m based on Auto Row in Manhattan helping with repairs and upgrades. This blog shares in-depth guides and real-world experience.
80V ONYX EV Station Charging
A practical, real-world guide for ONYX riders explaining how J1772 EV charging stations work, why stock 80V ONYX chargers are limited to 120 volts when using adapters, how neutral and ground differ in household wiring, and what is required to safely achieve true 208 to 240 volt charging.
ONYX Playbook
A ONYX 80V and 72V playbook to living with an ONYX, including riding tips, charging at home and EV stations, battery care, security, dimensions, and safe accessory power.
72V ONYX Technical Guide
Covers battery and controller apps, alarm operation, charging and storage safety, maintenance schedules, riding and braking technique, suspension protection, and real-world legality for daily 72V ONYX RCR ownership.
80V ONYX 45Ah Battery
A detailed engineering reference for the 80V ONYX 45Ah battery covering charging methods, BMS data and health metrics, current handling, voltage behavior, safety thresholds, and long-term durability.
80V ONYX Specifications
A structured reference of the full 80V ONYX spec set, covering power output, battery and controller constraints, operating temperature ranges, ingress protection ratings, weight figures, and essential mechanical dimensions.
72V ONYX 23Ah Battery
A step-by-step overview of the 72V ONYX 23Ah battery with practical checks and guidance for real-world riding and charging.
72V ONYX 41Ah Battery
A step-by-step technical overview of the 72V ONYX 41Ah battery with essential checks and guidance for everyday operation.
72V ONYX 45Ah Battery
An in-depth technical reference for the 72V ONYX 45Ah battery including charging strategy, BMS monitoring, balance health, current capability, voltage characteristics, safety limits, and long-term reliability.
72V ONYX Specifications
A complete 72V ONYX specification guide, including power levels, battery and controller limits, temperature ranges, IP ratings, weight, and key mechanical measurements in a structured format.
72V ONYX RCR Kelly Controller Guide
A hands-on technical guide to how the 72V ONYX RCR really delivers power using the Kelly KLS7230S controller, including current flow, heat limits, field weakening, regen behavior, stock settings, fault codes, wiring, the Blocker Matrix limiter, and full Domino throttle setup and tuning for smoother control.
ONYX Community Downloads
A single download hub for the most useful files created and shared by the ONYX community. Covers controller software, battery tools, manuals, 3D-printable parts, technical drawings, and community designs—everything you need to maintain, repair, or modify an ONYX without digging through forums or old links
72V ONYX JAWS MODE - FARDRIVER CONTROLLER
A hardware focused guide to building and tuning a 72V ONYX RCR with FarDriver 680 and 1000 controllers, AMORGE tabless batteries, and QS motors, covering current limits, thermal protection, and real world reliability.