Although your Pedego electric bike is weather-proof, it's a good idea to store it in a cool, dry place such as a basement, garage or shed so it's out of the elements. It's especially important to keep your battery in a cool place, preferably below 20°C (68°F) as high heat or extreme cold will lessen its lifespan.
Cold weather, especially below freezing temperatures (32°F), can shorten the life of your battery and motor or even damage them permanently if you don't take proper care of them. You should never ride your electric bike in subzero temperatures (-0°F).
Ideally, your ebike should be stored in a cool, dry space, away from high humidity; think a garage or, depending on where you live, an outdoor shed. The ideal e-bike storage temperature is between 32º and 68º, between freezing and room temperature.
You can keep your electric bike safely stored outside if there is low humidity, mild weather, and it has a durable, weather-proof protective cover. Before storing, you should clean it, remove the battery, and keep in a cool, dry location between 32 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
Charging your battery from cold can cause damage so if your battery has got very cold outside, either whilst stored or during a ride, remember to warm your battery to room temperature before charging. Allow this to happen slowly and naturally, don't try and warm your battery faster by using a direct heat source.
Do not store it fully charged or on the charger all winter. Store the battery with a charge level between 40% and 80%. The average battery charge is 30 miles. Store the battery in a location that will not experience extreme temperatures (either hot or cold), such as an insulated garage or in your home.
Most e-bikes are water-resistant, meaning they can be used in the rain but should not be submerged in water. If you ride your e-bike in the rain, avoid heavy showers and deep puddles. After riding your e-bike in the rain, you should always dry the e-bike and the battery off.
Keeping your battery cool in hot weather
The easiest way to keep your battery cool in hot weather is to avoid keeping your ebike in direct sunlight. This will reduce the temperature of the battery by a few degrees. Another place to avoid storing batteries during hot weather is in a car in direct sun.
As a general rule, you can store your electric bike vertically from either the wall or the ceiling. When choosing the vertical storage solution that suits your needs, you'll want to consider the weight of your eBike, its tire size, and the size and environment of your storage space.
However, if secured correctly, you can hang an electric bike safely, either on a wall or from the ceiling. But because an e-bike is heavier, bulkier, and more likely to cause harm or get damaged if it falls than a traditional bike, hanging one can present some unique challenges.
A simpler option is to use a hand warmer – used by outdoor hikers or military in cold weather. If you put one of these inside an insulated bag alongside your battery, this is a sure-fire way to keep the battery much warmer than leaving it exposed.
Riding e-bikes in the snow
You can drop into low gear for extra torque from a mid-drive, but a hub motor can often get bogged down in thick, wet snow. For that reason Roshan usually recommends a mid-drive e-bike for snow riding, at least when the snow gets deep.
If you have space in your garage or backyard, a simple floor rack is the easiest way to store your ebike or ebikes. Simply slide in the front tire and the bike stands upright. Look for an adjustable rack that can fit more or fewer bikes according to your needs.
If your bike doesn't have a removable battery, then you should store the entire bike indoors. Keep this in mind for the summer if you live where temperatures heat up – you should store your battery in a climate-controlled environment.
There are two types of bike wall mount hooks, vertical and horizontal wall-mounted. Literally, the vertical hook is a tool to make the bicycle perpendicular to the wall when hanging. As long as there is enough space near your wall, it can be conveniently used to store your ebike.
To store your e-bike battery, find an area with a temperature between 0 and 20 degrees Celsius (68 °F). Anything in between will be perfect for your battery and will go a long way to prolong its shelf life.
Electric bikes, like their conventional cousins, are generally resistant to rain. The drivetrain will survive splashes. The battery won't fail because of raindrops alone. But that doesn't mean that you want to spray water and debris from the road all over yourself and your electric bike's many and various components.
Sports physicians estimate that an hour of average effort on an e-bike burns around 300 calories. Running burns two to three times more depending on your speed. However, e-biking is very gentle on your joints and is easy to integrate into your day; you can use your e-bike for your commute or when you go shopping.
So, you don't need to keep it fully charged to keep it in good shape, but you also shouldn't let it discharge completely. In other words, do not keep your battery plugged in night after night when you won't be riding it. However, if you ride frequently, you can keep your battery safely charged at 80%-90%.
You should typically expect a battery to last between 3 and 5 years if it is well maintained. (A lithium battery will slowly lose its capacity over time, even if it's not used.) Below are three things you can do to ensure you get the longest usage out of your electric bike battery.
Ideally, you should charge the battery when 30% of the charge remains. Next time, you charge it when 60% remains. You should alternate between these two values every time you charge the battery of your two-wheeler. However, a full discharge is possible once every 30 or 40 charges.
Yes, you can leave your electric bike battery charging overnight. There's no need to worry about overcharging or over-draining your e-bike battery.
On average, an electric bike can go anywhere between 25 to 50 miles. Many different factors play an important role.