Battery Best Practices

Use only manufacturer-approved batteries and chargers.

Mixing incompatible parts increases risk of short-circuit, overcharging, or fire.

Inspect regularly for damage.

Check for cracks, bulges, or signs of overheating. Never use a damaged battery.

Avoid exposure to moisture.

Don’t submerge or clean with high-pressure hoses. Water can damage internal circuitry.

Don’t overload your e-bike.

Follow weight limits and don’t strain the motor unnecessarily, which can
overheat the battery.

Charge in a cool, dry, and fire-safe location.
Avoid flammable surroundings like couches, beds, wooden sheds, etc.

Never charge unattended or overnight.
Fires often occur when batteries are left charging for extended periods without supervision.

Use the correct charger.
Only the charger supplied or recommended by the battery manufacturer should be used.

Let the battery cool down before charging.
After a ride, wait 30–60 minutes. Charging a hot battery increases fire risk.

Unplug when full.
Overcharging shortens battery life and can cause overheating, even with a BMS (Battery Management System).

Avoid charging in direct sunlight or below freezing.
Ideal charging temperature: 10–30°C (50–86°F).

Store at 50–70% charge if unused long-term.
Avoid storing fully charged or completely depleted — both degrade the battery faster.

Keep in a temperature-controlled environment.
Ideal storage temp: 10–25°C (50–77°F). Avoid freezing (<0°C) or high heat (>40°C).

Check monthly if not in use.
Recharge to 50–70% if it drops too low during storage.

Never store in direct sunlight, in cars, or next to heaters.

Keep away from flammable materials.
Ideally store in a metal cabinet or battery fire-safe bag/box.

Never puncture, crush, or disassemble a battery.

Don’t use a swollen, leaking, or damaged battery.

If a battery smells odd, feels hot, or hisses, move it away from flammable materials immediately.

Have a Class D fire extinguisher or fire blanket nearby.
Lithium battery fires are not put out by water.

Recycle through certified battery disposal programs.

Do not throw in household trash.
It can cause fires in garbage trucks or landfills.