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Battery Care
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion batteries have a limited life and will gradually
lose their capacity to hold a charge. This loss of capacity (ageing) is
irreversible. As the battery loses capacity, the length of time it will power
the bike (ride time) decreases.
The typical estimated “healthy life” of a
Lithium-Ion battery is about three years or 500 charge cycles, whichever
occurs first. One charge cycle is a period of use from fully charged, to fully
discharged, and fully recharged again.
Battery Charging
Simply charge your battery any time you feel you need to use it.
The batteries should be charged at room temperature in a dry location
where a smoke detector is installed. Batteries must not be charged in the
vicinity of heat sources or flammable materials. After charging, batteries
and chargers should be disconnected from the power supply.
If you are charging your battery on the bike, with the bike turned off, insert
the charging plug into the charging port on the bike. Connect the battery
charger power plug to the mains power outlet and switch the mains power
Factors That Shorten Battery Life
Factors That Lengthen Battery Life
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Heavy-load use
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Low-load use
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Storage at over 30°C temperature
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Storage at a temperature between
10° and 20°
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Parking the ebike in direct sunlight
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Parking the ebike in the shade or
a cool location
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Prolonged storage (more than 30
days without use) in a fully
charged or discharged state
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Storage (more than 30 days
without use) at approx. 30-60%
battery capacity
