How far you can ride your e-scooter primarily depends on the device's battery. However, there are also a few other factors that can affect the range. We explain what you need to pay attention to in order to get the best performance from your e-scooter.
General - battery characteristics of your device
First of all, we come to the capacity of your battery. This is specified in Wh (watt hours). You can determine the Wh of your battery by multiplying the ampere hours (Ah) and the volts (V) of your battery. In the example of our VX2, this would be the following calculation: 13Ah*48V = 624 Wh. The capacity of the battery is therefore 624 Wh. Now the question arises as to how many watts your e-scooter uses on average so that we can effectively determine a range estimate. This depends heavily on the other points in this article.
1) Fully inflated tires
Before setting off, make sure that your tires are fully inflated. The tire pressure of our tires is not given in bar, but in psi (pound-force per square inch) or in kPa (kilopascal). 1 bar corresponds to 100 kPa or 14.5038 psi.
2) Riding straight ahead and on asphalt
It's simple physics: roads with gradients consume more energy than straight roads. But the road surface is also an important factor: your battery will last longer on smooth road surfaces such as asphalt. This is because the rolling resistance on non-asphalted roads such as gravel or crushed stone requires additional energy.
3) Ride with foresight and at a leisurely pace
Riders who ride steadily go further than those who accelerate at full throttle until just before stopping. You can therefore gain range by riding a little slower and not pushing your e-scooter to the limit. Constant braking and accelerating also puts more strain on the battery's capacity. You can avoid this by riding with foresight. Extra energy is also lost when starting off. It is therefore worth giving your e-scooter a good push when starting off.
4) Save weight
How much you weigh affects the range just as much as the weight of the vehicle itself. The more weight, the more energy is required to get the e-scooter moving. So save on luggage if you want to go on a long excursion.
5) Choose the right weather
The range of lithium-ion batteries can be reduced in cold temperatures. For example, you can achieve more range at a temperature of 25 degrees than at 14 degrees. A tailwind or headwind can also affect the range. Depending on the strength of the wind, these fluctuations can be quite significant.
Conclusion
The range of your e-scooter will therefore vary depending on the gradient, road surface, riding style, weight and weather. Not all conditions can be controlled, but it helps to know these factors so that you can better estimate the performance of your battery.
