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• Never let the battery go to 0% and charge it only with the original charger, keeping it between 20% and 90%, avoiding overcharging.
• Always ride the scooter smoothly, avoid sudden braking and check that the tire has proper air pressure.
• Avoid parking the scooter in hot sun and be careful not to get water in the charging socket during rainy season.

Many people are buying electric scooters to escape the ever-increasing prices of petrol. But within a few months of getting an e-scooty, many people are tensed about one thing—the ‘battery and its range’. The most important and expensive component of an electric scooter is its battery! If you take good care of this battery, your scooter can run much better. Follow these 10 very important tips to extend the range and battery life of your e-scooter.

1. Charge the battery before it reaches 0%

Many people wait for the battery to die completely, which is the biggest mistake. Connect the battery to the charger before allowing it to drop below 15 to 20 percent. Repeatedly fully discharging a battery adversely affects its ability to retain a charge. And there can be trouble when the car stalls anywhere on the road.

2. Avoid overcharging completely

Once the scooter is 100% charged, immediately switch off the charger socket and remove the plug. Leaving the car charging overnight or longer than necessary puts stress on the battery and is prone to premature failure. For this you can set the charging time to alarm, so that you remember to stop charging.

3. Use only the company’s original charger

Always use the official charger that came with your e-scooter. Using a local, cheap or second-hand charger runs the risk of burning the battery or degrading its performance due to voltage differences. It goes without saying that the e-scooter battery equation is similar to that of mobiles or other electronic devices.

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4. Do not park the car in hot sun

Avoid leaving the electric scooter in direct sunlight for long periods of time. Excessive heat causes the cells in the battery to heat up, reducing its ability to hold a charge. Park the car in the shade if possible. It should be noted that just as mobile phones heat up in the sun, so does the battery of an e-scooter.

5. ‘Smooth‘ Maintain a driving habit

Avoid frequent pick-ups and sudden hard brakes on the road. This causes a sudden heavy load on the motor and battery. If the car is driven quietly at a regular and moderate speed, the battery will last much longer.

6. Maintain proper tire pressure

If the tires are under-inflated, the motor has to use more power to pull the scooter, which drains the battery faster. So make sure to check the tire air every week to see if it is correct.

7. Take this care when keeping the car closed for a long time

If you are not going to use the scooter for a few weeks or a month, do not leave the battery at 0% or 100%. In such a case, keep the battery charged between 40 to 60 percent and check its charging from time to time. It is wrong to keep the scooter off for a long time if possible.

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8. Do not overload the vehicle beyond its capacity

Each e-scooter has a specific weight capacity. Traveling with excess weight or triple seats puts extra stress on the motor and battery, which rapidly reduces the battery’s range.

9. Get servicing done on time

Servicing of the scooter is necessary at regular intervals. During servicing the battery terminals, wiring, BMS and software updates are checked, which keeps the battery functioning well.

10. Protect from water and moisture during rainy season

Although today’s e-scooters are water-resistant, be careful not to get water into the charging ports and sockets. Make sure the port is completely dry before charging in rainy season, so as not to cause short circuit.

The biggest mistake to avoid!

Many people charge the battery to 100% every day and run it until it reaches 0%. Both of these habits are extremely harmful to the battery. Charging the battery to 80% to 90% for daily use and never allowing it to drop below 20% is the real mantra for battery life!