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EVO Battery Instructions

Congratulations on your purchase of a Ballistic Performance 
Components EVO Battery. EVO batteries are very different in chemistry, 
construction, and behavior than a traditional lead-acid battery. Here 
are some things to consider while using your EVO battery: 

Specifications:

Maximum Voltage:

 14.4 volts 

Minimum Charged Voltage:

 13.2 volts 

Charged Resting Voltage:

 13.2 volts-13.7 volts. 

Minimum Voltage:

 8.0 volts 

Standard Charge Specifications:

 2amps @ 13.2 volts until the 

battery reaches a maximum voltage of 14.4 volts 

Maximum Charge Specification:

 10amps @ 13.2-14.4V or until the 

battery registers 14.4V

Charging:

 

 

The best method for charging your EVO battery is to use the  
Ballistic EVO Advanced Charger. You can also use a conventional 
automotive or motorcycle based charger to recharge your EVO  
Battery, but be sure you don’t under charge or over charge the EVO 
Battery with an unknown charger.  When using a conventional charger 
please check the following:

1.) 

The charger should have an automatic cut-off at 14.4V to 

prevent over charging. 

2.) 

If you are using an automatic charger, be sure it does not have 

an automatic ”desulfication” mode. This is a lead-acid specific 
function that can damage the EVO cells.

3.) 

Some conventional automatic chargers have charging 

parameters based around lead-acid voltage specifications which 
are lower than EVO voltage specifications. If your automatic 
charger shuts off at 12.8 volts then it will never fully charge an 
EVO battery with a minimum charged voltage of 13.2v.

4.) 

Do not charge a Ballistic battery over 14.4 volts. Over charging 

the EVO Battery may cause overheating of the cells and critical 
battery failure. 

Storage:

 

 

The EVO battery will not discharge like a traditional lead-acid battery 
so unless your powersports vehicle has a parasitic draw like an alarm, 
immobilizer, or LowJack that draws energy from the battery when the 
switch is off, there is no need to use a maintenance charger. If your 
bike does have a parasitic draw, we recommend the use of the EVO 
Advanced Charger as a maintenance charger or simply disconnect 
the negative terminal from the battery. It is important to note that 
although your EVO battery may have more cranking amps than the 
conventional lead-acid battery, it may also have less amp/hours and 
will be affected more dramatically by a parasitic draw. We offer Quick 
Disconnect Kits to make disconnecting the EVO battery for extended 
storage as easy as possible. If left static (nothing drawing from the 
battery) an EVO battery will discharge at a rate of around 10% per year.

Cold Weather:

  

Ballistic Performance Components EVO batteries behave differently in 
cold weather (below 32ºF or 0ºC) than traditional lead acid batteries. 
A traditional lead acid battery delivers maximum current at the first 

initial draw and then degrades from there. EVO batteries actually 
get stronger with each successive draw. In cold weather the EVO 
battery has the ability to generate its own internal heat energy by 
putting a draw on the battery. In cold weather, the EVO battery may 
need to have a draw put on the battery several times before it is up to 
temperature and ready to deliver maximum amperage. We rate the 
EVO battery with an operating environment of 0ºF (-18ºC) to 140ºF 
(60ºC). We strongly advise all of our customers to view our “cold 
starting procedures” video on our website: www.ballisticparts.com.

WARNINGS

 – Failure to follow the warnings below may result in 

damage to the EVO Battery, damage to the vehicle, injury or death. 

• 

Do not attempt to start your vehicle with a discharged battery. If 

your vehicle has trouble starting, check voltage of the battery and 
recharge the EVO Battery. 

• 

Do not charge the EVO Battery over 14.4 volts. Overcharging the 

battery may cause cell damage and in extreme cases melt down, 
rupture, or combustion. The EVO battery will recharge very quickly 
compared to a lead-acid battery. 

• 

Do not short out the EVO Battery. A hard short will cause cell 

damage and in extreme cases melt down, rupture, or combustion.

• 

Do not allow the EVO battery to become discharged below 8.0 

volts. Excessive discharge from a parasitic draw or accidental 
discharge may cause cell damage. If the battery is discharged 
below 8.0v, recharge immediately. 

• 

Do not jump start your EVO Battery with a running vehicle. This 

may cause the battery to become overcharged. Do not jump start 
if below 10.0v. Recharge immediately with an external charger. 

• 

Do not puncture, rupture, submerge in liquid, or expose to direct 

heat. Puncture, rupture, exposure to direct heat or submerging in 
liquid will damage the battery and in extreme cases cause melt 
down, rupture, or combustion.

Battery Installation: 

EVO batteries are charged before shipping. Although EVO Lithium 
Batteries have an exceptional self-discharge rate of only 10% per  
year, they will discharge over time. Please check voltage before 
installing to ensure that your battery has at least 13.2 volts. If your 
battery is below 13.2 volts, please charge the battery according to  
the charging specifications listed on this sheet. EVO batteries are in 
some cases smaller than the OEM battery. EVO batteries are not 
original equipment replacements and the size, shape, terminal 
location, and terminal configuration may be different than the original 
battery. Some modification may be required to install the EVO battery 
in your powersports vehicle. We sell several cable extension kits and 
quick disconnect kits to aid in installation. Also, there is foam that 
comes in the packaging that can be used to take up the extra space in 
the OEM battery box. Please be sure that the battery is secure, 
insulated from vibration, and the terminals are free from coming in 
contact with conductive material that could short out the battery. If the 
battery is used in an extremely wet environment, it is recommended to 
protect the electrical connections, especially the BMS port, with 
dielectric grease.

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