Electric Scooters and How to Maintain Their Batteries

Electric scooters are an amazing mode of transportation. One of the best things about them is how little maintenance they need compared to cars or bikes. Unlike electric scooters, cars and bikes need regular trips to the mechanic for maintenance. This makes electric scooters the far superior option for short trips around the city.

There is one thing you should be aware of, however. If you don’t properly use and charge a scooter’s lithium-ion battery, you will shorten its lifespan. This means that, eventually, with enough misuse, you could end up having a scooter that can’t even make it to the supermarket. On the other hand, if you take especially good care of your electric scooter’s battery, you could prolong its life and keep it running smoothly for years. Your scooter’s lithium-ion battery is powerful and incredibly efficient. 

A typical electric scooter’s lithium-ion battery’s lifespan has a number of variables affecting it, including the battery’s size and total capacity. A good ballpark estimate, though, is that it should survive around 1-3 years. 

Here are some tips on how to keep your electric scooter running.

Never Completely Consume the Charge of Your Electric Scooter’s Battery

While other devices might be okay with a cycle of complete battery drain then charging, an electric scooter might get damaged if you do this. Instead, you should try to always, at minimum, keep the battery above 10%. Better if you can keep it above 40% charge. Also, try to get the battery to 100% before a ride.

In order to not drain your battery while going on trips, figure out the total travel time your scooter has on a full charge. Remember that certain factors, such as hilly terrain, fast acceleration, use of lights, etc. can cause your battery to drain faster than normal.

When travelling, do your best to practice good riding habits. Accelerate slowly, give yourself plenty of stopping time, etc.

Figure Out Your Scooter’s Specs

Most scooters come with information like ampere hours and voltage in the manual or on the battery. You can also get watt hours by multiplying ampere hours by the voltage if it isn’t listed anywhere. This information is always good to have on hand in case something happens.

Don’t Let Your Battery Overcharge

Make sure to know how long it takes for your scooter’s lithium-ion battery to charge and don’t let it stay charging for longer than that. Should you discover that it is now taking much longer to charge your battery than before, you may need to replace your battery.

Don’t Charge Immediately After a Long Ride

If you’ve been on a long ride, chances are, your battery has built up a lot of heat. Let your battery cool down first before charging it. Try to give it at least 30 minutes of rest before plugging the battery in.

Conclusion

Electric scooters can be a game-changer as long as you treat them right. Follow the tips above to make sure that they last as long as possible, and you should see yourself riding along for quite some time. Stay safe on the road!