How do I know what battery to get for my electric bike?
The first step in choosing an e-bike battery is verifying that it matches your bike’s motor and electrical system. Most e-bikes are designed to operate with specific voltage levels, such as 36V or 48V. Using a battery with the wrong voltage can lead to reduced performance or even damage to the motor and controller. With the battery installed in your eBike, check the battery’s charge level and charge up to 60% if needed. Remove the battery from the eBike and store at 60% charge. This reduces strain on the cells compared to full or empty storage. Check the charge level every 3 months when not in use and charge up to 60% if needed.The battery is the energy source that powers an electric bicycle and is typically the most expensive part of an ebike system. In the early days of ebikes most batteries were lead acid, Nickel Cadmium, or NiMH, but modern ebike batteries are almost exclusively lithium-ion.If you’ve ever left your e-bike unused for a few weeks and noticed the battery lost charge, you’re not alon. Yes–ebike batteries naturally drain over time, even when not in use.
Can an ebike battery be repaired?
In addition to specific repairs, we are able to recondition your battery, i. Reconditioning can be useful when your battery cannot be repaired and a replacement (new) battery is too expensive or is no longer manufactured. Reconditioned batteries that are properly maintained can produce a lifespan similar to that of a new battery giving it a second, much more affordable, life. Hybrid owners can also purchase a warranty with their remanufactured batteries.
Do e-bike batteries go bad if not used?
You can leave an electric bike battery unused for several months, provided you store it correctly (charged between 50 and 70% and at room temperature). If you leave it inactive for more than 6 months, you risk a loss of capacity or a deep discharge. So check the battery regularly and recharge it if necessary. Leaving your batteries unused for long periods can hinder the life of the battery and ultimately lead to a failed battery if left too long. We recommend cycling unused lithium batteries at least once every 6–12 months: charge to 100% SoC, discharge to 100% DoD, then charge to 50% SoC to maintain capacity.The 80/20 rule for lithium batteries recommends: Charge up to 80% for daily use. Charge to 100% only when needed, such as before a long trip or a full discharge cycle. Avoid letting the battery discharge lower than 20%.