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.
ONYX Battery Tech
A technical breakdown of lithium battery chemistries covering energy density, power delivery, cycle life, safety tradeoffs, and the real-world implications of emerging solid-state technologies.
80V & 72V ONYX Tap 12V Power
Explains where to access factory 12V on 80V and 72V ONYX RCR, correct wire colors, safe tapping methods, and real-world current limits to avoid overloading the stock DC-DC converter.
ONYX Parts Stuff
Everything you can upgrade or replace on an ONYX, organized in one place.
72V ONYX JAWS MODE - FARDRIVER CONTROLLER
Programming a 72V ONYX RCR with FarDriver 680 and 1000 controllers, AMORGE 50PL, RS50, and 50GX batteries, and QS 205, 260, and 273 motors, covering current limits, thermal protection, real-world reliability, and brutal acceleration.
ONYX Mod Playbook
A step by step technical guide to ONYX 80V and 72V modifications, starting with the basics and moving into advanced controller, battery, motor, and thermal considerations.
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.
Featured ONYX Stuff
Featured ONYX Stuff, tied to this post, is a living hub highlighting ONYX products, upgrades, and gear that I share across platforms.
ONYX 80V MOKE Front Brake Caliper
Deep technical install and performance guide for the MOKE large front brake caliper upgrade on the ONYX 80V platform.
60V ONYX CTY2 AMORGE Battery
A practical, no-nonsense guide to 60V AMORGE battery options for the ONYX CTY2. Covers direct-fit packs, supported cell types, connector standards, physical sizes, pricing, and current limits so owners can choose the right battery without guesswork.
80V ONYX EV Station Charging
Straightforward explanation for ONYX riders covering how EV charging actually works, how to use the ONYX charger voltage switch correctly, what J1772 adapters really pass through, and why EV station power is not the same as household outlet power.
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.
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.