EBOX 2.0 Power Mods: FarDriver 72300 + 72V-Rated Motor, Real-World Ride Impressions
August 31, 2024
The EBOX 2.0 is already a ridiculously fun little electric pit bike in stock form. It’s light, playful, and the kind of bike you can hop on for “one quick lap” that turns into an hour.
But I had a stack of parts from another build and a question I couldn’t ignore: can the EBOX 2.0 actually benefit from a real controller upgrade and power-focused wiring… even while staying on the stock battery?
So I did what we do.
I pulled the stock controller, installed an E-Conic Cycles FarDriver 72300 setup (with their pre-wire kit), swapped in a 72V-rated motor, cleaned up the look, and went straight into real-world testing: neighborhood pulls, incline runs, off-road carving, and yes—stunt control.
A quick baseline: what the stock EBOX 2.0 feels like
Stock, the EBOX 2.0 is more than capable. The analog-style controls are simple, it’s easy to just ride, and there’s something nice about not needing an app to have fun.
The downside is that you’re basically living with the factory power curve. If the throttle feel is a little abrupt or the delivery isn’t quite how you want it, you don’t have many options besides “deal with it” (or start modding).
The mod plan
My goal wasn’t to turn the EBOX into something unrideable. I wanted:
More control over throttle behavior
A smoother, more predictable power curve
A little more top-end (if it was there)
A setup that’s ready for a future battery upgrade without redoing everything
The core upgrades I installed:
FarDriver 72300 controller (E-Conic Cycles)
E-Conic Cycles pre-wire kit (key ignition, voltmeter, twist throttle, 3-speed switch)
72V-rated motor (so the bike is future-ready if I go 72V later)
XT90 connector adaptation to work with the stock battery
I also cleaned up the bike visually by removing the graphics and added some comfort/ergonomic upgrades that made a bigger difference than I expected.
Installation notes (the real stuff)
The wiring side was straightforward with the pre-wire kit, but the biggest headache was physical mounting.
The stock controller is narrow and bolts in neatly. The FarDriver 72300 is thicker, and the EBOX frame doesn’t give you a ton of room to mount a chunky controller the “proper” way.
After test-fitting a few orientations, I mounted it securely under the plastics using heavy-duty zip ties and existing holes in the heat sink for additional support. Not glamorous. Very effective.
Because it lives under the plastics, it doesn’t look hacked together, and it’s held solidly enough that I didn’t feel the need to design a custom bracket.
One thing I did pay attention to was wire routing. I ended up running the motor wire up in a way that gets close to other components, but it wasn’t creating a functional issue for my riding. Still, if you do this mod, take your time with routing and make sure nothing’s rubbing in a way that’ll become a future problem.
FarDriver setup and tuning
The 72300 surprised me in a good way: it has internal Bluetooth. That meant one less thing to install.
I ran autolearn in the FarDriver app, then refined settings using tuning parameters from Ryan Goodyear at E-Conic Cycles.
Out of the gate, I noticed some throttle dead space. Not a dealbreaker, but it was there. The upside is that with FarDriver you can actually do something about it.
I set the bike up with a 3-speed switch:
Level 1: Eco
Level 2: Normal
Level 3: Sport
This ended up being one of my favorite parts of the whole build because it let me quickly jump between “cruise” and “let it eat” without digging into an app mid-ride.
Ergonomics and control upgrades that matter every ride
Before I even got into speed testing, two changes immediately improved how the EBOX felt under me:
Riser bars
I installed taller riser bars (mine came from an EGO minibike). The bars now sit noticeably higher, and it keeps them out of my knees. On a compact pit bike, that matters a lot—especially if you’ve got longer legs.
Better brakes
I also put on a Magura MT7 setup with fresh pads. On a bike this small, brake feel can make or break your confidence, especially if you’re practicing wheelies or any kind of balance-point work.
The improvement wasn’t subtle. I got better modulation and easier lock-up when I wanted it, instead of that vague “pull harder and hope” feeling you get with weaker factory setups.
Top speed and power: what changed on the road
I tested all three power levels on pavement, including some incline runs.
Level 1 (Eco)
This felt like a true mellow mode. Great for learning, cruising, or handing the bike to someone newer. On flat ground it topped out around the mid-teens mph for me.
Level 2 (Normal)
More punch, better speed, and it handled inclines comfortably. This is the mode I’d actually use for most casual riding.
Level 3 (Sport)
This is where the upgrade shows. The throttle felt smoother, and the bike wasn’t trying to rip out from under me. With the tune dialed in, it pulled harder and ran out further on top.
On my runs I saw low 40s mph, and compared to the stock setup it felt like a gain of roughly 5 mph on the top end.
The bigger story wasn’t just the number, though.
The bike felt more calibrated. More refined. Like the motor and controller were speaking the same language instead of arguing.
Stunt control: the throttle curve is the upgrade
On these small bikes, the hardest part about wheelies isn’t bravery—it’s predictability.
Before the tune was sorted, small throttle inputs could feel too jumpy. That’s exactly what throws your balance off: the suspension reacts, your body reacts, and suddenly you’re chasing stability instead of controlling it.
After dialing settings down (I ended up reducing the speed-related setting significantly), the throttle became more linear.
That meant:
Light throttle actually felt light
I could roll into power instead of “chopping” at it
Balance-point corrections were easier
The bike stopped feeling like it wanted to buck me off
Once the delivery smoothed out, the EBOX became way easier to wheelie cleanly. One-foot work got more consistent, then one-handers came naturally once it stopped being twitchy.
Off-road ride feel: small bike, big fun
I took it into loose grass, sandy patches, and bumpy sections. It carved corners surprisingly well and stayed composed.
The best part was how controlled it felt once the tune was right. It wasn’t just fast—it was usable.
This is still a small bike, so you feel that compactness when you’re trying to get super technical (wheelies especially). But as a trail ripper and backyard hooligan machine, it takes abuse and keeps asking for more.
What We Like
Noticeably smoother, more controllable throttle once tuned
3-speed modes are genuinely useful for real riding
Slight top-speed gain over stock on the same battery
FarDriver tuning flexibility lets you shape the bike to your style
Riser bars improved comfort and knee clearance immediately
Magura MT7 brakes added modulation and confidence
72V-rated motor makes the build future-ready if I go 72V later
Things To Consider
Controller mounting isn’t bolt-on clean; the frame is tight and you’ll need a plan
FarDriver setups reward tuning—and can feel touchy if you don’t dial them in
If you love the simplicity of stock analog controls and don’t want to mess with settings, this might be more work than you need
Wire routing matters on a compact bike; take your time and keep it tidy
Final Thoughts
With the stock battery still in place, I wasn’t expecting a night-and-day transformation in raw power—and that’s not what this mod is about.
The real win is how the bike rides.
Once the FarDriver 72300 was tuned correctly, the EBOX 2.0 felt smoother, more predictable, and easier to control at the exact moments that matter: low-speed balance, throttle transitions, and those sketchy “am I about to loop it?” corrections.
The small top-speed bump is a nice bonus. The real upgrade is confidence.
If you’re the type who likes to tinker, tune, and tailor your bike to your riding style, this is a very satisfying direction to take the EBOX 2.0.
Links
Sully (Instagram): https://instagram.com/sullyscrapes
EBOX 2.0: https://eboxelectric.com/ebox-2-0-electric-pit-bike.html
Econic Cycles Far Driver 72300 Controller (promo code RUNPLAYBACK5): https://econiccycles.com/products/fardriver-sinewave-controller-nd72300-w-bluetooth
Econic Cycles Pre Wire Kit (promo code RUNPLAYBACK5): https://econiccycles.com/products/copy-controller-essentials-prewired-fardriver-key-w-voltmeter-twist-throttle-3-speed
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