How can I extend the service life of the e-scooter battery?
The service life of an e-scooter battery is usually between 500 and 1000 charging cycles. Don't worry, depending on how you use it, your battery will still be functional afterwards, just with less power than before. In this article, we give you tips on how you can extend the service life of your battery.
Pay attention to correct storage
It is best not to store a lithium-ion battery too full or too empty. Ideally, you should store it between 10 % and 90 % . If you do not ride your e-scooter for a long time in winter, for example, you should still recharge it from time to time. This will prevent a damaging deep discharge. It is also important that you do not store the battery below 5 °C. Ideally, the temperature at your storage location should be between 10 and 15 °C, but never above 30 °C, as this can also have a damaging effect on the battery.
Use a gentle charging technique
It is better for the battery if you do not charge it to 100%. At the same time, you can also extend its service life by never driving it completely empty (keyword "deep discharge"). Wait approx. 15 minutes after each ride so that the battery can cool down a little and then charge your battery again.
Do not drive at full throttle too often
In the long term, it is beneficial for the service life of your battery if you use full throttle sparingly. This is because maximum battery performance also means maximum load.
ALWAYS use the appropriate charger
The chargers supplied by the manufacturer have perfectly coordinated specifications and are matched to your battery. This ensures that the battery is neither undercharged nor overcharged. It is therefore essential to avoid using a charger from another manufacturer. This can even damage or shorten the service life of the battery.
Too high temperatures
Your battery is subjected to excessive stress at very high outside temperatures. Cells can easily oxidize, which reduces the battery capacity and therefore also the service life.
Conclusion
As described in this article factors such as storage, riding style, charging technology, charger and temperature on the service life of your e-scooter battery. Therefore, make sure you keep these factors in mind and apply the information from the sections so that you can achieve long-term battery power for your e-scooter.
