Manuel PLIMOA
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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 capacity” is the length of time the Ebike
can operate before the battery needs to be recharged. “The
life of the battery" 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:
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the passage of time
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the number of charging cycles (no need to empty the battery completely each time since there is no
memory effect)
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the maintenance the battery has received
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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
charge 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 c
apacity 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).
