An electric scooter is a two-wheeled vehicle designed to run on electricity. Since these vehicles do not use traditional fuels such as gasoline or diesel and have zero carbon emissions, they are environmentally friendly.

The electric motor used in an electric scooter is a DC motor, and its power comes from a battery connected to the vehicle. In addition to the electric motor, the scooter battery is also used to power lights, controllers, etc.

It helps to understand the electric scooter battery in order to better maintain and protect it and ensure its maximum service life.

In this guide, we will discuss many things about electric scooter batteries, including tips for maintaining the battery and how to protect the battery to ensure a long life.

Electric scooter battery basic

Although electric scooters can use many types of batteries, most vehicles will use lithium-ion battery packs due to their high energy density and long life. However, depending on the price of the scooter, some low-priced variants may still use lower-priced lead-acid batteries.

The power/capacity of the battery is in watt hours (Wh). The greater the battery power, the longer the running time of the electric scooter. However, the weight and size of the battery will also increase with the increase in capacity, which may make the vehicle not so easy to carry.

The battery capacity directly affects the maximum driving distance/mileage of the electric scooter.

To check the battery capacity of an electric scooter, just look up the Wh rating. For example, a small motorcycle has a 2,100 Wh (60V 35Ah) battery, which can provide a maximum range of 100-120km.

Depending on your specific mileage and portability requirements, you can purchase an electric scooter with a larger or portable battery.

What is a battery management system?

A battery management system or BMS is an electronic circuit connected to a modern battery pack to control its irritation and discharge mechanism. The main purpose of BMS is to prevent the battery from overheating due to overcharging or overuse. When overheating occurs, some advanced battery management systems can even cut off the power.

Maintenance skills electric scooter battery life

Now that you know what the battery of an electric scooter is made of and how to get its power, let us discuss some effective methods to maintain our scooter battery to ensure a good and healthy life.

Check the battery before each ride

Make sure to fully charge the electric scooter battery, especially if you plan to go out as soon as possible. Before you start riding, check the battery level to make sure it has enough power. Avoid over-discharging the battery, otherwise it will shorten the battery life.

Follow the recommended weight limit

The scooter manual usually mentions the ideal conditions for the best performance of the scooter battery. It may also mention the ideal weight limit to extend battery life.

For electric scooters, the ideal weight limit for the best battery range (up to 120 km) is 75 kg. The heavier weight or load on the scooter will cause the battery to drain quickly.

Charge carefully

Only use a certified charger to charge the electric scooter battery. Avoid using repeated chargers to charge the battery. Before charging again, do not overcharge or let the battery drain completely.

Even if you do not use the vehicle or store it, please charge the scooter battery regularly.

Store in a dry/cool place

Always store the scooter battery (with or without the scooter) in a dry and cool place to avoid overheating. Avoid parking the electric scooter in the open air or in direct sunlight, otherwise the battery may be heated.

In addition, avoid taking out the electric scooter on rainy days, because the battery may be damaged by water.

How to protect the electric scooter battery

In addition to careful maintenance of electric scooter batteries to extend their service life, it is also important to protect them from dangers and damages such as excessive sunlight, overheating, overcharging and discharging, water damage, and fire damage.

The best way to protect motorcycle scooter batteries from these visible and invisible hazards is to keep them away from the battery. For example, by parking the electric scooter in a shed and avoiding direct sunlight, the battery can be prevented from overheating. Also, try to store the scooter in the house, not in the garage, in case of temperature/weather changes.

Avoid using electric scooters in the rain, otherwise the battery will be damaged if water gets in. In addition, please avoid storing it in a place that is too cold or where water enters, such as a basement.

In order to maximize the battery life, please keep the charge level between 20% and 95%, that is, don’t charge the charge level above 95%, and charge it immediately when the battery level reaches 20%.

Hope this electric scooter battery guide can help you get the best performance from the electric scooter battery. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Explore our wide range of ultra-modern and feature-rich electric scooters with long battery life.