The correct method for charging electric vehicle batteries and suggestions for extending their lifespan are as follows:
1. Control charging timing and battery level:
Charge the electric scooter when one-third of the battery is left or when the battery drops to around 20% or 30% in summer and 40% or so in winter to avoid completely depleting the battery.
Lead acid batteries should be charged for 6-8 hours each time, and the float charging time can be appropriately extended for 1-2 hours in winter, but the total duration should not exceed 10 hours. After the green light is on, you can continue to float charge for half an hour to two hours to ensure that the battery is fully charged.
It is recommended to adopt a shallow charging and discharging strategy for lithium batteries, with about 50% of the battery capacity charged each time, which helps maintain the stability of the battery structure.
2. Pay attention to the charging environment and method:
Choose a dry, ventilated, and non enclosed space for charging, avoid high temperatures and humid environments, and ensure good ventilation of the charger.
Use a charger that matches the electric scooter, specifically designed for the car, to avoid mixing chargers of different specifications.
Avoid using fast charging stations and high current chargers to prevent battery damage.
After riding the electric bike home, wait for 30 minutes before charging to avoid excessive battery temperature.
3. Develop good usage habits:
Maintain stability while riding and avoid sudden high current discharge, such as overloading, rapid acceleration, etc.
Properly store the charger to avoid vibration damage. After the charger or battery encounters water, wait for it to completely dry before charging.
Long term parked electric scooters need to be recharged regularly, at least once a week, to prevent battery depletion.
Reasonably arrange the charging cycle and duration, and adjust according to the battery type and seasonal changes.
Pay attention to the battery warranty period and promptly contact the sales point for replacement or repair.
Following the above methods can effectively extend the service life of electric vehicle batteries.