The distance you can travel with your e-scooter primarily depends on the battery of the device. However, there are several other factors that can affect the range. We explain what you need to pay attention to in order to get the best performance out of your e-scooter.
General – Battery Characteristics of Your Device
First, let's discuss the capacity of your battery. This is measured 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. For example, with our VX2, this calculation would be: 13 Ah * 48 V = 624 Wh. Therefore, the capacity of the battery is 624 Wh. Now the question arises as to how many watts your e-scooter typically uses, so that we can effectively estimate the range. This strongly depends on the other points discussed in this article.
1) Fully Inflated Tires
Before riding, make sure that your tires are fully inflated. The tire pressure is indicated in psi (pound-force per square inch) or kPa (kilopascal) rather than in bar for our tires. 1 bar is equal to 100 kPa or 14.5038 psi.
2) Riding Straight and on Asphalt
It’s simple physics: routes with inclines require more energy than flat routes. However, the type of road surface is also an important factor: on smooth surfaces such as asphalt, your battery lasts longer. This is because the rolling resistance on unpaved roads like gravel or dirt requires additional energy.
3) Anticipatory and Relaxed Riding
Riding at a constant speed allows you to go further than riders who accelerate to the maximum just before stopping. You can therefore gain range by riding slightly slower and not pushing your e-scooter to its limits. Constantly braking and accelerating also drains the battery capacity more. You can avoid this by riding more anticipatorily. Extra energy is also lost when starting off. Therefore, it’s worth giving your e-scooter a strong push when starting.
4) Saving Weight
Your own weight affects the range just as much as the weight of the e-scooter. The more weight, the more energy is needed to get the e-scooter moving. So pack light if you want to take a long trip.
5) Choosing the Right Weather
In cold temperatures, the range of lithium-ion batteries can decrease. For example, you will achieve more range at a temperature of 25 degrees than at 14 degrees. Tailwinds or headwinds can also influence the range. Depending on the wind strength, these fluctuations can have a significant impact.
Conclusion
The range of your e-scooter will vary depending on incline, road surface, riding style, weight, and weather. Not all circumstances can be controlled, but knowing these factors will help you better estimate the performance of your battery.
