From Prototype to Ashes - Help Revive a Dreamer's Dream

Have you ever had the dream of leaving your current job and starting your own business? Well that's exactly what I did. I took the leap of faith and have spent every waking hour for the past few months working tirelessly to get my business, REVolt Engineering Co , off the ground, singlehandedly. I left a "good job" to pursue my dream and passion of designing, building and selling the highest performing, highest quality, and most aesthetic electric karts the world has ever seen.

I poured everything I had to this, and hit every road block imaginable, and still persevered in the midst of self-doubt, exhaustion and uncertainty. This has cost me more time, energy, money, blood, sweat and tears than I had anticipated, but it was so worth it. I would've been more disappointed in myself if I never at least tried in the first place.

I was just a few short days away from finishing the first kart prototype, REVolt Renegade V1, then all hell broke loose. I got complacent and made one little, but devastating mistake that almost cost me my life.

As I was test fitting the battery enclosure, I forgot the cell tabs were exposed, which then shorted through the aluminum enclosure. Sparks and flames engulfed the surrounding area. I'm lucky to walk away with just a few minor burns, but the battery and enclosure are both unsalvageable. This was easily a $5,000+ loss, and I am dead broke now, as I spent my entire life savings on this already.

Despite yet another heartbreaking setback, I still refuse to give up, but I just can't afford to take this next step alone. I need your support to help revive dreamer's dream. All the proceeds will go towards getting this battery rebuilt, so I can finish the REVolt Renegade V1 kart prototype and have something to show for, which will hopefully have customers and investors lining up at the door.

Every dollar helps and I will not forget who helped make this possible. I will ensure that every donor receives credit towards future products, merch, or even a joy ride in one of my karts.

Thank you for being part of this journey with me.

- Mathayas | REVolt Engineering Co