Tips for maintaining your e-bike battery in winter

Tips for maintaining your e-bike battery in winter

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In winter, many people like to go outside to explore and discover beautiful scenery on their e-bikes. E-bikes are a convenient means of transport for travelling. However, most e-bikes have lithium-ion batteries that are very sensitive to extreme weather.

An environment that is too cold or too hot can damage the battery. Not only can harsh temperatures reduce their riding distance by as much as 25 per cent, they can also shorten their lifespan. Since the battery is probably the most expensive component of an e-bike, it's important that every e-bike user knows how to protect and care for it during the winter months.

Prepare your e-bike battery for winter riding

During the cold winter months, outdoor temperatures are usually lower. If you leave your e-bike outside, you'll soon find that the battery doesn't perform well and the bike won't be able to run for as long as it used to. Most e-bikes have removable batteries. all batteries on Bodywel e-bikes are easy to remove. It is recommended that you bring the battery indoors and leave the rest of the bike outside to save a lot of effort and space.

You can charge the battery at an indoor temperature of 14°F to 104°F or 10°C to 40°C, for example in your house, garage or basement. However, please do not charge the battery immediately after bringing it indoors. It needs to wait for about two hours at room temperature.

How to safely charge your battery in winter

Regarding winter charging precautions, first of all, please don't expose the battery directly to a heat source. Some users may think that waiting for a cold battery to warm up will waste a lot of time. They may try to heat the battery by placing it around a fireplace or heater. This is dangerous because direct heat can cause a fire or explosion. In addition, if a bike battery is exposed to temperatures over 90 degrees Fahrenheit, its functionality will be destroyed.

Next, do not charge the battery for more than 12 hours and do not leave it while it is charging indoors. It is wise to install automatic smoke alarms and fire extinguishers. Purchasing a fireproof bag to hold your battery will also help avoid the risk of fire.

Finally, you must keep the battery in a dry environment, especially when it is to be charged. For waterproof ratings, Bodywel Ebikes are IPX4 compliant. The motor, battery and display are IP64 compliant. In winter, humid air may make the battery wet. If the charging port is wet, charging the battery can be dangerous as it may cause a fire or even worse, an explosion. Therefore, please dry the battery before charging.

Best Practices for Winter Battery Maintenance

How often do you charge your e-bike battery? If you use your e-bike regularly, you do not need to charge it to 100% every time. It is recommended to charge the battery to around 80-90%. If you need to cycle long distances, such as 20 miles, charge to 90%. For short distances, such as 5-10 miles, 50-60% is appropriate.

If you don't ride your e-bike for an extended period of time, such as a month or throughout the winter, you should store your bike in a dry, clean environment and keep the battery charged to at least 50 to 60 per cent. To prolong the battery life, it is recommended to charge it once a month.

Final thoughts

In winter, it's an absolute pleasure to ride your bike while enjoying the magnificent scenery. bodywel e-bike batteries can usually operate at temperatures from -20 °C to 60 °C (0 °C to 45 °C when charged). Proper care and maintenance is important to maintain optimal battery performance.

In addition, the Bodywel F20SE and F20PRO wide tyre e-bikes come with 4-inch wide tyres, making them ideal for winter riding. These wide tyre e-bikes have more contact with the ground than traditional bikes, providing increased traction, stability and a smoother ride. We wish you an enjoyable winter riding experience!