Electric scooter battery They are the core of every electric vehicle in the world. Batteries are an essential step forward for sustainable electric transportation.
But what are good ways to preserve electric scooter battery life? Let’s take a look at common questions.
Why do I need to maintain my electric scooter battery?
Every electric vehicle is powered by a battery pack consisting of lithium-ion battery cells.
Although lithium-ion batteries are very high-energy and light, they require special attention for daily use and storage. Like laptops, smartphones and many other devices that use lithium-ion batteries. There are tips you can follow to extend the life of your battery and minimize deterioration.
By using the simple advice in this article, you can ensure that your scooter’s battery retains its capacity and performance for as long as possible.
Practical tips for electric scooter battery : ambient temperature
With a rechargeable lithium-ion electric scooter battery, you must always consider the ambient temperature:
- Driving: -10°C to 45°C
- Storage: 0°C to 40°C
- Charging: 0°C to 35°C
Using, storing, or charging a Lithium-ion scooter battery outside of these temperatures can result in reduced life or critical battery problems.
How should I charge my electric scooter battery?
Taking proper care and attention to recharge your battery is essential!
If you own an electric scooter, you can plug the cable through the scooter right into the wall outlet, or take the battery pack out of the scooter to charge it in your home, office or anywhere inside, as long as there is an outlet.
Whether you connect the scooter yourself or charge the battery separately, make sure the environment meets these requirements:
- Temperature between 0° and 35° Celsius
- The charger is located in an open, unlocked area to allow it to dissipate heat
- When the battery level is below 20%, charge the battery as soon as possible to avoid critical battery problems
- When the battery is depleted, the Battery Management System (BMS) goes into a “sleep mode,” causing the power adapter to stop charging the battery properly. If this happens you should contact your dealer for battery maintenance. Do not attempt to fix this yourself or disassemble the battery.
How do I keep my battery safe ?
Make sure the battery is about 50% charged when storing it for a long time!
If you do not use your NIU electric scooter for more than 15 days, or do not charge the battery for more than 15 days, here are some crucial battery tips to keep the battery condition healthy.
If your vehicle has a removable battery pack, disconnect it and store the battery in a safe environment.
- Temperature between 0° and 40° Celsius
- Away from heat sources, open flames, flammable or explosive gases and liquids
- On a safe surface with no chance of falling
During storage, it is best to keep the battery level around 50% to maintain battery life. When you connect the battery after storing, you can perform a self-check to detect potential errors. If you have confirmed that the battery is fully charged, but the scooter’s dashboard indicates that the battery level is 0%, disconnect the battery and contact your dealer. They can help you test the battery to make sure it is working properly.