How to keep an E-bike Batteries Warm in Winter? Due to the relatively low temperature in winter, when the power battery cell is lower than 0 degrees Celsius, the system will automatically heat the battery cell first, and when the temperature of the battery cell reaches above 5 degrees Celsius, it will actually start to charge the vehicle. Many electric vehicle owners feel that the charging speed of electric vehicles suddenly slows down in winter, which is actually an extra time for heating the battery cells. When the battery is still hot after the vehicle is used, charging at this time can reduce the time for heating the battery.

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First, no matter what type of bike you have, winter is the perfect time to get your bike serviced. ERIK’S runs several Winter Bike Service Specials, which means you’ll save money and you won’t have to worry about having your bike worked on during the spring when you’d rather be riding.

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Electric Bike Battery Care & Storage

Now that your bike is set, let’s get to the electric bike battery storage & motor-specific care guidelines.

E-Bike Battery Storage

Your electric bike battery does not like extreme temperatures.  If your e-bike has a removable battery and the bike is going to be stored in a location where it will be exposed to very cold (or hot) temperatures (ex. uninsulated garage), you should remove the battery and store it someplace with normal room temperatures (55-75 degrees Fahrenheit). With the electric bike’s battery stored, you can store an e-bike any place you’d store a traditional bike.

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.

If your e-bike is going to be stored for an extended period of time (30 days or more), the battery should be kept charged to around 50-70%. The battery should never be stored fully charged or fully drained. Both are hard on the battery and can decrease their life.

You should check the battery every month and charge it back up to that 50-70% range if necessary. (Set those calendar reminders!)

Let’s recap how to care for and store your e-bike battery:

1. Keep your e-bike battery stored (or your whole e-bike if the battery is not removable) someplace with normal room temperatures (55-75 degrees Fahrenheit).
2. When storing your eBike for 30+ days, keep it charged at 50-70%.
3. If you ride your e-bike throughout the winter, keep the battery warm (55-75 degrees Fahrenheit) right up until your ride.

Riding In The Winter? Keep It Clean!

E-Bikes that are utilized in the winter months are likely to need more frequent cleaning. Especially because of the salt, you want to keep your bike clean to keep the components from corroding. But remember that when you wash your bike, don’t spray it with high pressure, and take particular care when cleaning around the motor.

Riding In Winter Care

If you do continue to ride your electric bike, the colder temperatures will affect your bike. First, riding your e-bike in the cold is perfectly fine. But you might notice that the battery drains faster. As the temperature drops below 60º F, you will start to experience a slight drop in battery life. Once the temperature reaches freezing, you could experience less than 50% of your normal battery life. The good news is that this is only a temporary effect and your battery will perform like normal when the temperatures rise again. One way to limit the impact is to start with a battery that’s been kept inside and warm right until you start your ride. And as outlined above, you should store and charge your battery indoors.

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