VETERAN

Veteran Patton

SKU: EUC-VTPAT-001

Veteran Patton electric vehicle

Description

The Veteran Patton is a high-power suspension electric unicycle from LeaperKim (Guangzhou Veteran Intelligent Technology), positioned as the compact, suspended counterpart to the long-range Sherman. A 3000W hub motor with a 7000W (7kW) peak runs on a 126V system fed by a 2220Wh pack of Samsung 21700 50E cells, giving strong torque, fast acceleration and a loaded top speed around 70km/h. Where the Sherman is a wide, unsuspended 20-inch tourer, the Patton wraps that voltage and power into a smaller chassis built around a 12-inch motorcycle rim with a fat 3-inch tire (the spec sheet lists it as an 18-inch wheel, though riders commonly call it a 16-inch wheel because of the small overall diameter). The defining feature is a Fastace mid-mounted suspension with 80mm of vertical travel and 12-click compression, 18-click rebound and 12mm preload adjustment, making it far plusher over rough ground than the rigid Sherman. It is an aggressive, off-road-capable machine for experienced riders, not a beginner wheel.

Highlights

  • 3000W hub motor with 7000W (7kW) peak power on a 126V system
  • 2220Wh battery built from Samsung 21700 50E cells
  • Fastace mid-mounted suspension, 80mm travel, fully adjustable (12-click compression / 18-click rebound / 12mm preload)
  • Compact chassis: 12-inch motorcycle rim with a wide 3-inch tire
  • Loaded top speed around 70km/h (about 43 mph)
  • Dual 15A charge ports plus 2000lm headlights with brake and turn-signal lighting

Model history

LeaperKim released the Patton in 2022 as the suspension sibling to its 2020 debut, the long-range Sherman. It paired the high-voltage 126V platform and 3000W motor that made the Sherman fast with a compact, suspended chassis aimed at torque, hill-climbing and off-road riding rather than outright range. The Patton was later iterated into the lighter, hall-sensorless Patton-S, but the original established LeaperKim’s compact high-power suspension format that the brand carried into wheels like the Lynx.

Specifications

Motor
Count
1
Power / motor (W)
3000
Total power (W)
3000
Peak power (W)
7000
Type
hub
Battery
Voltage (V)
126
Capacity (Ah)
17.6
Capacity (Wh)
2220
Cells
Samsung 21700 50E
Performance
Max speed (km/h)
70
Range (km)
80
Max load (kg)
120
Chassis
Weight (kg)
39
Wheel size (in)
18
Wheel type
pneumatic
Foldable
No
Front suspension
Fastace mid-mounted coil/hydraulic, 80mm travel
Adjustable suspension
Yes
Electronics
Display
Monochrome top-mounted LCD
Mobile app
No

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Very high torque and power for its size — strong acceleration and confident hill-climbing from the 3000W / 7000W-peak motor
  • Fastace 80mm suspension with full compression, rebound and preload adjustment soaks up rough ground the rigid Sherman cannot
  • Compact 12-inch-rim chassis with a fat 3-inch tire is more nimble and off-road-capable than the larger Sherman
  • 126V / 2220Wh Samsung 21700 pack delivers sustained power and real-world range in the 60-80km band
  • Dual 15A charge ports for faster charging, plus bright 2000lm headlights and brake/turn-signal lighting

Cons

  • Heavy at around 39kg (about 86 lbs) — awkward to lift, carry or load into a vehicle
  • Shorter range than the long-range Sherman, since the 2220Wh pack is smaller than the Sherman’s
  • Steep learning curve — like any unicycle it demands real balancing skill before it is safe, and the suspension adds setup complexity
  • High speed and power are dangerous for inexperienced riders; full protective gear is essential
  • No factory smartphone app on the original Patton, and no published IP rating — limits telemetry and confidence in wet conditions

Verdict

The Veteran Patton suits experienced EUC riders who want the Sherman’s voltage and power in a smaller, suspended, more off-road-capable package and are willing to trade some range for comfort over rough ground. Its weight, speed and demanding learning curve make it unsuitable for beginners, and it should never be ridden without full protective gear.

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