Riding an electric scooter is often a choice of freedom in driving. However, there are some constraints to respect if you want to keep your vehicle in good working condition for as long as possible.
To avoid electric scooter repair , it is better to anticipate possible problems that may arise during its use. To extend the life of your two-wheeler, here are some tips to easily apply for electric scooter maintenance. We also advise our customers to choose our electric scooter overhaul package for more peace of mind.
What parts are likely to wear out on an electric scooter?
To properly use and keep your electric scooter in good condition, the best thing to do is first to know your machine perfectly in order to take care of it. Some parts are more likely to suffer breakage, due to your use, but also simply through natural wear and tear. However, we can delay this deadline by paying extra attention to parts requiring more specific maintenance.
The battery
If there is one part that unfortunately will eventually wear out, it is the electric scooter battery. Although we have moved to the era of lithium-ion batteries, lighter, more compact and with a better lifespan, they are designed to operate a certain number of cycles >. But we reassure you on this subject, the recharge cycles are often designed to last 1000 cycles and more.
But what is a battery cycle? This is not the total number of times recharges, but the number of times the battery has recharged from 0 to 100%. Concretely, if you carry out a first charge going from 30% of the remaining battery to 90%, then a second for example from 40 to 80%, you will only have to carry out one cycle in total.
There is a lot to see in this area but we will see in more detail a little later in this guide that there are simple rules of use to keep the electric scooter battery in good health strong>.
The tires
Tires allow you to ensure driving comfort as well as the handling of your electric scooter. If your scooter has inner tube tires, it is therefore important to regularly check their general condition and cold inflation of course to properly maintain your electric scooter.
In fact, monitoring your tire pressure prevents many punctures on the road. An underinflated tire can result in arisk of premature damagenot necessarily immediately visible. It will then end up deforming under your weight, inducing an increase in internal temperature which could lead to bursting and therefore to electric scooter repair in the workshop.
Rolling resistance will also be impacted, leading to a loss of power at the engine output. If your tires are tubeless, that is to say, a tubeless system, you do not risk puncture. On the other hand, it is still important to check, here too, the external condition of the tire to ensure good stability on the road, both in dry and wet weather.
The puncture-proof solid tire solution
If you are not very careful, Weebot advises you to install puncture-proof tires on your electric scooter. There are several models of solid tires compatible with different models.
Whether it is a honeycomb tire or a solid soft rubber tire, these will still end up wearing out more quickly than inflatable tires. They also make the road behavior different with a tendency to skid more. Your comfort will also be less important and you will feel more vibrations from the road. It is then a question of choice in electric scooter maintenance.
The screws
At Weebot, we advise you to check the condition of the screws of your electric scooter at least once a month. Your vehicle (personal transportation vehicle or EDPM) is subject to various vibrations during its use on the road. Between the irregularities of the bitumen, potholes, climbs on sidewalks, it is necessary to check that each screw is in place.
Having play in the screws can cause certain parts to break, or even see water seeping in through the same path when driving in the rain .
With a little thread lock on the screws when tightening it should stay in place better during your various outings. You shouldn't tighten too hard either. Otherwise, you may touch another part of the scooter not intended for it or damage internal components.
The screws most likely to move are on the wheels, under the deck and on the stem folding system.
The brakes
Maintaining your brakes has a direct impact on your own safety. If you hear an abnormal noise or notice a longer braking distance compared to usual then it is highly recommended to check the condition of the electric scooter brakes .
We have also looked into the subject to offer you a guide on how to properly adjust your electric scooter disc brakes .
In the case of a drum brake, a “bell” rubs the wheel directly to slow down its movement until it comes to a complete stop. Pressure on the brake lever on the handlebars directly pulls the cable to activate the drum more or less forcefully. You can then adjust the small visible cable next to the drum brake by tightening it further.
If your electric scooter has disc brakes, these are brake pads which put pressure on a ventilated metal disc (with holes) or not. In this case it will be necessary to change the brake pads before total wear which could damage the disc.
the folding system
One of the big advantages of the electric scooter is that it can be folded up to be stored or transported more easily. But the folding system can wear out due to numerous stresses. A breakdown of the system would then not be covered under warranty.
It may therefore be beneficial to lightly grease this system in the event that two parts rub against each other. By avoiding premature wear, we extend the lifespan of an electric scooter . For this we recommend a little WD-40, which is very useful for this type of use.
The central element battery of the electric scooter
Without a battery there is no electric scooter ! Previously lead or lithium-polymer, almost all models sold today are equipped with lithium-ion batteries . Over time, batteries inevitably age. Whether you use them or not, you will inevitably lose autonomy over time. But there are still ways to preserve the electric scooter battery for as long as possible and reduce its loss of capacity. Maintaining an electric scooter means keeping the battery in good condition for as long as possible.
Lithium-ion technology
The lithium-ion battery has become essential in terms of energy storage. Its high energy density gives it advantages in terms of weight, volume and even low automatic discharge.
Marketed for the first time in 1991 by Sony Energitech, the lithium-ion battery (also called li-ion) now occupies a predominant place on the electronics market. On quality lithium-ion accumulators found in particular by Samsung or LG, there is no memory effect.
This is a phenomenon that affects the performance (autonomy) of the battery when it is recharged before being completely discharged. To explain simply, it's like you can no longer pump fuel out of a car's tank all the way.
When to recharge an electric scooter?
For optimization of the battery during its first use, we advise you to carry out a full charge then let the scooter “rest” out of the mains before using it . It is always important that cells cool down in temperature in order to maintain their best potential.
For the same reason, avoid recharging an electric scooter immediately after using it. Indeed, during a journey the battery heats up. It is therefore not recommended to charge an already hot battery so as not to damage the accumulator cells. Ideally, you should allow around 1 hour between the time you use your scooter and its charge. Get in the habit of recharging an electric scooter after each use to optimize its lifespan.
If your electric scooter has not moved for several weeks, it is useful to charge the product to prevent the battery from deteriorating. It is better to do several small recharges than one big one to 100%.
How to recharge the battery of an electric scooter
First of all, know that it is essential to use the charger provided when purchasing your electric scooter to recharge your vehicle. The battery is intended to be recharged by the latter and a third-party or non-name brand could degrade the cells of this same accumulator.
The ideal range for electric scooter charging is between 20 and 80%. It is really recommended not to leave your device plugged into the mains after 100%.
If the heating of the battery has a direct impact on its good health, do not leave your electric scooter in direct sunlight for prolonged periods. To keep it in good condition, recharge it in a dry place at room temperature.
Please note that it is important to always plug the charger unit first into your wall socket and then into your electric vehicle. This helps keep your battery in good condition.
Be careful when using a scooter in winter
electric scooters are not made to withstand negative temperatures. You should know that cold and humidity have a direct impact on their lifespan.
If during the winter months you do not use it, we still advise you to charge it once a month to maintain your scooter and prevent the battery from being damaged by being completely discharged.
Protect the battery from the cold
When used in cold weather, you will notice that the autonomy of the electric scooter may decrease, sometimes by half. So remember to recharge fully so as not to run out of battery if you go out with it in the middle of winter.
You should therefore avoid storing this vehicle outside for a prolonged period of time and especially not attempt a direct recharge if the battery is much too cold. But rest assured, if you take care of it, the autonomy should return to normal as soon as the sunny days return.
Protect your electric scooter from the rain
It's no secret that water and electricity don't go well together. This is why we recommend that you do not take your electric scooter in the rain .
If, despite everything, the rain spoils your route, it is important to let your machine dry, vertically if possible, in a dry place and always at room temperature.
The best thing is to use a cloth or towel to soak up excess moisture, mainly at the level of the plate and the wheels where the motor is located.
Clean your electric scooter
Because of rain and mud, your electric scooter may get dirty much faster than usual. To take care of it, we recommend that you clean (with a damp cloth) in order to avoid the accumulation of grime and dirt that could damage its parts in the long term.
To do this, choose non-corrosive products to clean an electric scooter . A simple damp cloth is enough to rid your machine of dust accumulated on the deck, brakes, wheels and handlebars. If the scooter is slightly damp, simply dry it in the open air and do not use a hairdryer.
FAQ :
Can you clean your electric scooter with a karcher?
No, even in the case of an IPX5 waterproof electric scooter. If it can withstand the pressure of the water, there is still a risk of water infiltrating the electronic components, the battery, or the motor present in the wheel.
It is possible that several months later you will then be forced to have the electric scooter repaired by after-sales service. A damp cloth with a waterless cleaner is sufficient to maintain your scooter regularly.
Does eco mode improve the lifespan of my electric vehicle?
Yes. It is generally recommended to use eco mode when you go below 30% battery so as not to degrade the latter by running out of electricity.
Even if your battery is at the end of its life, at weebot we offer you all the types of batteries you need to regain the previous performance of your scooter.
How long does an electric scooter last?
Since the arrival of lithium-ion batteries, the lifespan of electric scooters has considerably increased compared to lead batteries. It is designed to withstand 1000 recharge cycles.
If you carry out regular electric scooter maintenance and take care of it during your journeys as well as during charging phases, you will be able to easily keep your device in good working order for many years.
My IP55 waterproof electric scooter has taken on water and no longer works, is this taken care of?
No , the warranty will not work even in the case of a waterproof electric scooter like the Inöe Sweemie IPX7 . In fact, the manufacturer's warranty does not cover the presence of water in the battery and electronic systems in general.
To take care of it, we advise you to avoid driving in the rain as much as possible.
Conclusion
By following our various tips , you should extend the life of an electric scooter . It is always better to anticipate problems by regularly taking a look at the condition of your device to avoid having to go to after-sales service . If, despite everything, some parts fail you, it is always possible to buy spare parts (such as batteries, tires, and brake pads) on our store in order to carry out electric scooter repairs yourself.
Now that you have all the keys in hand to take care of your electric scooter , it is now time to take care of your own protection .