How Long Do Electric Scooter Batteries Last? 5 Tips to maximize the battery life

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The battery is the heart of the electric scooter and the single most expensive part. How long battery life you can expect from your electric scooter is a relevant question many have. Your battery pack will have x amount of lifecycles. Once those have been reached it will start to lose potency.

A battery works best at room temperature, 20°C/68F.

Below 0°C/32F and above 40°C/104F you will see the performance drop significantly.

Let your battery cool down after usage, half an hour or so before charging. It will prolong the lifespan.

Never charge it in direct sunlight, as the heat might start a chemical reaction that in the worst-case scenario might cause an explosion or in other ways totally ruin the battery.

First on this list is to never let your battery become fully discharged. Every time a battery gets fully drained, it loses some of its battery lifespans and wears out faster than it would otherwise.

Charge it frequently, meaning every time, even after shorter rides, unless your manual says something else. In any case, charging it every day when used, is recommended according to experts.

And as mentioned above, let the battery cool off after usage before recharging.

Knowing your scooter properly means knowing what range you should expect and what battery capacity you have. If the range drops it's time to charge the battery.

Leaving the battery charger unattended for longer periods of time is not recommended. Even though many chargers have a cut-off mechanism when the battery is full, there is still a chance that the battery might get damaged or cause a fire.

For longer storage, detach your battery, keep it at dry room temperature and charge it fully before stowing it away.

If you ride longer distances you might need to charge more than once per day. It might be tempting to get a fast charger. Make sure to get an original one from your manufacturer. Never ever charge with a different volt or charge capacity than your battery is specified for.

A battery needs attention and the right maintenance to perform at its best. Some specifications like voltage and charge capacity can affect the lifespan. F.e. a battery with a larger charge capacity will be able to keep more power so you might not need to charge it as frequently. That means fewer charge cycles and prolonged battery life.

The higher the Ah measurement (Ampere hours) the longer the lifespan. But the motor is also a factor to consider. If the battery has a higher output voltage the faster it will release the power to the motor. And if the voltage is close to the motor's limit, the motor will drain the battery as fast as it can.

And the faster it gets drained, the sooner you need to recharge it using up more cycles, which shortens the battery life, and so on.