Manuel CARLINA – FACELIA – LINARIA
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4.2.1 Battery performance for electric bikes:
All modern batteries have a lifespan and over time their capacity and performance will reduce. Eventually they
will need to be replaced for your bike to perform at its best.
Get the most from your battery:
Battery life is the length of time the Ebike can operate before the battery needs to be recharged.
Battery life" is the length of time before the battery needs to be replaced.
It is related to the "chemical age" of the battery, which is composed of:
- The passage of time
- The number of charging cycles (no need to empty the battery completely each time since there is
no memory effect)
- The maintenance the battery has received
- Of the use of the bike: weight of the bike, the user and the material transported / mechanical
condition of the bike (tyre pressure, state of the transmission) / cadence of pedalling / gradient of
the ridden terrain/ outside temperature
- The level of assistance chosen...
The efficiency of the battery decreases as its chemical age increases (follow the advice in the manual
to optimise battery performance and extend its life).
Chemical ageing of batteries:
Chemical ageing of a battery means that less time will elapse before it needs to be recharged. This is
sometimes referred to as "maximum battery capacity".
When operation can no longer be assured with the full capabilities of the power management system, with
a low load level, high chemical age or low temperatures, the system will shut down to preserve the electronic
components. Although this shutdown is intentional from the point of view of the unit, it may be unexpected
for the user.
When the battery reaches a sufficiently advanced chemical age, the performance decreases and eventually
the battery must be replaced. To improve the performance of the Ebike, it may be useful to replace the
battery (contact your dealer).
Maximum capacity of your battery:
The maximum battery capacity is a measure of
its’
capacity in relation to its new condition. A battery
will lose capacity as its chemical age increases, which may result in fewer hours of use between
recharges.
A normal battery is designed to retain at least 70% of its original capacity after 2 years of use or 500
full charge cycles under normal conditions of use and approximately 50% after 5 years (follow the
recommendations given in the manual).
