Electric scooters are great for short trips, commuting, going to school, and suitable for various lifestyles. Compared with many other vehicles, electric scooter maintenance cost is minimal, however bad charging habits will greatly shorten your electric scooters’ battery service life.
In this article, we will bring you some important information about the battery of the electric scooter and how you can look after yours.
How to charge an electric scooter battery?
The batteries on electric scooters are rechargeable, so there is no need to replace them every time they run out of electricity. Generally speaking, the product manual accompanying the purchase of electric scooters has detailed charging procedures. We recommend that you charge according to the steps in the product manual.
Most electric scooters are plug-in chargers, and the charging port is placed in an obvious position. A cover is usually provided to prevent dust from entering the charging port. The advantage of a plug-in charging system is that you can charge without removing the battery from the electric scooter. Plug into the wall socket and off you go. There is an indicator light on the scooter, which lights up when the battery is being charged.
If you want to know how to charge your electric scooter’s battery, please make sure to charge it according to the manufacturer’s guide so as not to damage the battery and shorten its service life. A common mistake of e-scooter users is leaving it charging too long, leading to the imbalance of the chemical composition of the components that make up the battery and affecting the battery’s service life. To avoid overcharging the battery, please observe the charging progress of the battery and unplug the power supply after being fully charged.
When to charge an electric scooter?
Generally, we recommend that you charge your battery about one hour after riding. This can give the battery enough time to cool down before charging and prolonging the battery’s service life.
Please remember that you should charge the electric scooter after each ride. Avoid storing the electric scooter with a low battery as this will damage the battery overtime. It is necessary to charge electric scooters after each ride, which can prolong the service life of batteries and provide them with enough power for your next ride.
Another important rule of when to charge the electric scooter’s battery is to fully charge the battery when the electric scooter is not used for a long time. When the scooter battery becomes low, it will lead to battery depreciation.
How long does an electric scooter battery last before replacement?
When you own an electric scooter, the battery’s storage capacity will decrease over time and depending on regularly you use it you might have to think about replacing the battery of the electric scooter.
So, how long can the battery of the electric scooter last? Generally, an electric scooter’s battery lasts for 2-4 years and lasts for 3,000 to 5,000 miles, depending on the storage, use conditions, and battery capacity. If you use the scooter a lot or store it improperly, the battery life will be affected.
How much does it cost to replace an electric scooter battery?
The battery is one of the most valuable parts of a scooter, and the cost of replacing it may be 15% to 30% of the original price of the scooter..
How many times can you charge an electric scooter battery?
Electric scooters may go through 300 to 500 charging cycles before starting to lose battery capacity. High-quality brand batteries may last for more than 1000 charging cycles. If you properly maintain the battery, you will prolong the charging cycle.
How to make the electric scooter battery last longer?
To maximize the battery life of the scooter, please follow the suggested best practices：
- Avoid overcharging
- Charge after each ride
- Leave the electric scooter in a dry place
- Use the correct charger for electric scooter
- Let your scooter battery cool before charging
- Don’t fully deplete your electric scooter battery
- Keep the battery charged if you plan to store your scooter
Please follow the manufacturer’s guidelines on how to charge the battery and always use the charger approved by the manufacturer.