Using an external battery for your electric scooter allows you to increase its range. The external battery is equipped with a BMS that manages charge control, discharge, and cell balancing. Before purchasing your external battery, it is important to know which type of battery corresponds to your scooter. Weebot tells you more.
How to choose an external battery?
Choosing an external battery for your electric scooter is not done randomly. Several criteria must be taken into account to ensure compatibility, performance, and safety. Here are the three essential elements to consider before making your choice.
1. Check technical compatibility with your scooter
First of all, it is crucial to ensure that the external battery is perfectly suited to your vehicle. This involves several technical points, including:
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The type of battery: prioritize lithium batteries, known for their reliability, lightness, and longevity.
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The power circuit: the chosen external battery must be compatible with that of your scooter. A poor match can lead to performance loss or even risks to the electronics.
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The voltage: for optimal operation, the external battery must have the same voltage as the internal battery of your scooter. A voltage difference could damage electrical components or harm the range.
2. Choose a capacity suited to your needs
The choice of your electric scooter battery should also depend on the use you plan:
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For short trips in the city, a battery with moderate capacity may suffice.
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However, if you plan long trips or regular rides, opt for a more autonomous battery, capable of covering a significant distance without recharging.
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Also consider size and weight: a more powerful battery is often bulkier. You need to find the right balance between performance and practicality, especially if you need to carry it or attach it easily.
3. Buy from trusted sites to avoid counterfeits
Finally, a criterion often overlooked but essential: the origin of the battery. It is strongly recommended to buy your external batteries from specialized and trusted sites, like Weebot, to avoid counterfeit or uncertified products.
A poor-quality battery can cause overheating, rapid discharge, or even pose a danger to the user.
And to combine safety and practicality, Weebot provides you with a waterproof bag with every external battery purchased, to protect it effectively from shocks and bad weather during your travels.
How to install your external battery on your electric scooter?
You can have your external battery replaced by a professional. However, if you want to install your external battery yourself, it is also possible! Just follow our advice:
- First, for your safety, we recommend wearing protective gloves to avoid any risk of electrocution.
- Turn off your electric scooter and fully charge both the external and internal batteries.
- Disassemble your vehicle to open the compartment where the internal battery is located.
- Then proceed to connect the two batteries.
Visit one of our centers!
Having it installed by a professional can be expensive! However, you can have your external battery installed or replaced in our workshop in Groslay. Our professionals will find the battery that suits you if you don’t already have one and install it for you. This service will cost you about 69 euros.
How to maintain your external battery?
For your battery to last a long time, it is important to maintain it properly. Here are some tips to correctly maintain your external battery:
- Keep your scooter in a dry place at room temperature.
- Remember to regularly charge both your external and internal batteries.
- Make sure not to let your batteries discharge below 40%.
- Do not ride too fast, as this could damage your batteries in the long term.
- Wait for your motor to cool down before charging your battery. To do this, we recommend waiting about thirty minutes.
- Use an original or appropriate charger to charge your electric scooter.
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Bonus! If you don’t know where to buy a charger compatible with your electric scooter, you can find original chargers on our website! You can also consult our professionals if you don’t know which model to choose!
FAQ
How long do electric scooter batteries last?
It all depends on the model you choose. Normally, an electric scooter battery lasts between 2 and 4 years. To make it last longer, it is essential to maintain it properly. Poor maintenance of your battery will reduce its lifespan.
Can electric scooter batteries be replaced?
Like any component of an electric scooter, the battery is also replaceable. You just need to go to a professional or one of our Weebot stores. Battery replacement represents a certain investment of about 200 euros on average.
Conclusion
Your external battery allows you to increase the range of your scooter. However, as with a regular battery, it is essential to maintain it properly. A damaged battery can cause a scooter breakdown. Finally, you must also ensure that the battery model corresponds to your vehicle.