How to maintain the e-bike battery? Tested tips
If you don't know how to maintain your e-bike's battery, tips from the experts at City Lion can help. The battery is the most important part of any e-bike - how you handle it affects the life of the battery. See what you can do to make sure your battery doesn't quickly lose capacity or drain more often than it should.
If you don't know how to maintain your e-bike's battery, tips from the experts at City Lion can help. The battery is the most important part of any e-bike - how you handle it affects the life of the battery. See what you can do to make sure your battery doesn't quickly lose capacity or drain more often than it should.
26 February 2023
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Proper battery charging on an electric bicycle
The first charge of a e-bike battery should be no different from the later charges. Many people believe that batteries should be formatted, but this is outdated thinking that doesn’t work for li-ion (lithium-ion) batteries for an e-bike. Discharging to zero and then charging to 100% can be downright harmful.
The optimum level for maximum battery charge is between 80 and 90%. It is possible, and even necessary, to recharge the battery on an electric bike. If you are wondering when to charge your bike battery, it is a good idea to do so when the charge level is 30-50%.
A standard DC 2.1/5.5 charger is suitable for most e-bikes.
Safe storage of e-bike battery
It is recommended to store the e-bike battery at room temperature. Excessive heat and winter frosts do not help the battery life. If you ride your e-bike to school or work, pay attention that the place where you leave your equipment is not exposed to excessive sunlight or low temperatures.
In a situation where you are not going to use your bike for a long time, it is a good idea to charge the battery to 30-40%. Storing a battery with a charge level of more than 50% can take its toll on the condition of the cells.
Where to buy an e-bike battery?
It is recommended to purchase batteries from a reliable manufacturer. The battery life can vary by up to 700 full charge cycles compared to a “no name” product. City Lion e-bike batteries are known for their very long service life – they still retain 80% of their capacity after 1,000 discharge cycles.
The battery management system (BMS) is responsible for the correct charging process, so buying a quality product prevents damage to the battery. The City Lion uses innovative solutions, such as the BMS with triple protection, which effectively protects the battery against overcharging, over-discharge, short-circuit or overheating.
When to replace an e-bike battery?
When you notice that the range of your e-bike on a single charge is noticeably decreasing, you should consider replacing the battery with a new one. Battery degradation significantly affects the quality and intensity of your ride.
City Lion offers high quality lithium-ion batteries for e-bikes. We also manufacture customised batteries for your e-bike.
The 48V 30A e-Bike battery will work great as a base battery for your bike. City Lion’s experts can also create wiring specifically for you to match the extra battery to the original battery used on your bike.
I co-founded City Lion in December 2019. We manufacture and assemble battery packs for light electric vehicles. Within three years, we became the most popular European manufacturer of electric kick scooter batteries. Since 2023 we also produce electric bicycle batteries.
