Yep, a recumbent trike would be good. I bought a KMX with a broken back for just that purpose. I rebuilt it but have temporarily misplaced a little electric bike motor I put aside for it.
If you are looking for it to be road legal then I think there are limits to the maximum continuous power output you can have, something like 200W for a 2 wheeler and 250W I think for a trike but I will check. There is no limit on maximum intermitant power though.
It must only be able to power up to 15mph though.
Also in the UK, unlike in the EU, we can have the bike or trike powered without pedalling, that makes control easier and also more fun.
You can replace the drive train with a generator and a motor but you will get diminishing returns. However you can keep pedaling even when stationary, or when parked up at home, to charge the batteries but it will be harder work.
Are you a keen cyclist?
Have a look at VeloVision, BHPC and my all time favorite Aero Rider.
Edit to add:
Have a look at this site http://www.kinetics.org.uk/html/uk_law.shtml
Things have changed a little since I last looked.
If you are looking for it to be road legal then I think there are limits to the maximum continuous power output you can have, something like 200W for a 2 wheeler and 250W I think for a trike but I will check. There is no limit on maximum intermitant power though.
It must only be able to power up to 15mph though.
Also in the UK, unlike in the EU, we can have the bike or trike powered without pedalling, that makes control easier and also more fun.
You can replace the drive train with a generator and a motor but you will get diminishing returns. However you can keep pedaling even when stationary, or when parked up at home, to charge the batteries but it will be harder work.
Are you a keen cyclist?
Have a look at VeloVision, BHPC and my all time favorite Aero Rider.
Edit to add:
Have a look at this site http://www.kinetics.org.uk/html/uk_law.shtml
Things have changed a little since I last looked.