How to extend a scooter’s range by adding an extra battery?

How does an extra battery for a scooter work?

An extra external battery is like a built-in power bank for an electric scooter.

An additional scooter battery increases the number of kilometres travelled on the one hand and reduces the frequency of charging on the other. What’s more, it improves the quality of your scooter – if you want to increase the range, you don’t have to replace it with a new one.

The City Lion external battery is a high-quality product, made in Poland. Its higher capacity and longer battery life sets it apart from the factory-fitted ones. You can try out the additional battery for your City Lion electric scooter without risk, as each product comes with a one-year guarantee.

Advantages of an additional external battery

Is it worth opting for an extra battery for your electric scooter?

Below we highlight the main benefits of having an extra battery:

• significantly longer range,
• less frequent charging,
• driving comfort,
• ease of installation,
• safety and high product quality,
• money saving.

Disadvantages of an additional external battery

This solution is not without its disadvantages, but they are few and worth sacrificing to improve the quality of your equipment:

• increase in weight of the scooter,
• increased charging time,
• slightly less stability when riding.

The scooter’s longer range will allow you to cover a lot of extra miles

When you bought a brand new electric scooter, you can usually travel around 15-30 km on a single charge.

This is quite a short distance, considering that the range can be shortened by external factors (such as your weight, walking speed, terrain conditions).

You have also probably noticed that the range of an electric scooter decreases with time of use. 

With the City Lion external battery, you will cover up to 100 km on a single charge

We conducted range tests for several Xiaomi and Ninebot scooter models.

• For example, the range of the Xiaomi Mi Scooter Pro 2 electric scooter with the M-size battery increased by 24 km.
• The City Lion size L add-on battery extended the number of kilometres travelled on the Ninebot G30 MAX scooter by 35.

Be aware that along with the scooter’s range, its weight increases. Depending on which secondary battery capacity you choose, your scooter will be 1-5 kg heavier.

However, this is a minor downside in exchange for a clearly visible improvement in the quality of the scooter.

You charge the battery longer, but definitely less often

One of the issues with the factory battery for an electric scooter is that it drains quickly.

It has probably happened to anyone who owns an electric scooter to take public transport home with the scooter under their arm, or to make an unintentional stop for a charge.

The add-on battery means no charging on the go. The charging time of the Xiaomi M365 scooter (with an average range of 18 km) is 5 hours. If you install the City Lion size M external battery, the charging time doubles (10 hours), but you will be able to travel more than 40 km without having to charge on the go.

The stability of the ride remains very high 

Your electric scooter with the additional battery will be almost as stable and manoeuvrable as it was before the battery was fitted.

In the case of the Xiaomi and Ninebot scooters, the external battery is mounted at the platform, so the stability of the ride remains virtually unchanged.

Users of other models (which require the battery to be mounted on the handlebar post) may feel more resistance when riding, but this does not significantly affect the scooter’s manoeuvrability.

Attaching the secondary battery is extremely easy

Even if you are not a trained technician, you can easily and quickly mount the external battery yourself.

Each battery shipped comes with installation instructions. If you’re not sure, just write to us – we’ll be sure to help you.

If you do not have the time or inclination to take care of it yourself, we also offer you the option of having it fitted by our experts.

Guarantee of the best product quality

City Lion is a Polish manufacturer based in Warsaw. The branded lithium-ion cells we use are of the best quality and, above all, as safe as possible. They are brand new and protected against short-circuiting and overcharging.

They also ensure a longer battery life. Unlike many other manufacturers, we do not use recycled (so-called depackaged) cells, which do not guarantee longevity.

In addition, every battery we produce is meticulously tested by professionals. 

With City Lion Battery, you will save money

An external battery increases the range of your scooter at a relatively low cost. You don’t need to buy the latest model that offers a longer range – simply fit an add-on battery.

City Lion batteries are compatible with many popular brands (including Kugoo, Joyor, Vsett); we also make custom batteries.

Frequently asked questions about additional external batteries

Where is the additional external battery placed?

The battery is usually placed at the junction between the handlebars and the platform, in such a way that the mounting is stable and the external power source does not interfere with normal use. Sometimes it is placed in the top of the steering column – depending on the scooter model. 

Which battery for an electric scooter should I choose?

It is important that the battery is suitable for your scooter model. To choose the right battery for your needs, answer the following questions:

• What is the model of my scooter?
• How many kilometres do I want to ride on a single charge?
• How much weight increase in my scooter am I able to accept?

The articles on our blog will help you answer these questions. You can also get in touch with our experts. 

What do I get in the kit with the extra battery?

When you purchase the City Lion extra external battery, you receive the entire kit, which includes: 

• a battery pack with the capacity of your choice; 
• an exclusive Wild Man bag (highly splash-proof) with the City Lion logo;
• wiring;
• a spare rubber cap, mounted where the cable of the additional external battery enters the frame of the scooter, in dark red (matching Xiaomi scooters); 
• additional handles for a more stable attachment of the bag at the platform (suitable for Xiaomi and Ninebot scooters); 
• a TORX screwdriver to help remove the platform cover (Xiaomi and Ninebot); 
• installation and software modification instructions (only necessary for Xiaomi and Ninebot scooters).

Summary

An additional external battery increases the range of your scooter several times, allowing you to travel greater distances on a single charge. True, the charging time will increase, but you won’t have to charge the battery as often as before.

In addition, the City Lion solutions are safe and easy to use. The external battery will not affect the comfort of your ride – your scooter will remain manoeuvrable and stable.

Instead, you will certainly notice a difference in the quality of your equipment without having to replace it with a new one. You can buy a City Lion add-on battery without any worries (each product comes with a one-year warranty).