When it's freezing outside: Your battery is a bit of a diva
It's the same story every year: as soon as temperatures in Ludwigsburg drop towards zero, our phones start ringing off the hook. Why? Because many scooters suddenly only manage half their usual range. To be honest: just like we hate cold feet, your battery absolutely despises frost.
Cold temperatures slow down the chemical reactions inside the cells. Internal resistance increases, voltage drops – and suddenly, you're stranded in the cold. But don't worry, with a few simple steps, you'll get your ride through the winter. And if things go wrong, we're here for a battery check-up.
What we see way too often: plugging a frozen scooter straight into the charger. That’s the quickest way to kill the cells. Let it warm up first.
Room temperature is a must for charging. Never charge below 10°C!
Park your scooter indoors if possible. The basement is better than the street lamp.
Storage level: Keep charge between 50-70% during long breaks.
Watch out for road salt! It gets into every crack and causes corrosion.
Deep Discharge: The Silent Killer
If you leave your scooter in the garage all winter with an empty battery, it probably won't wake up in spring. Li-ion batteries self-discharge. If the voltage drops too low, the BMS shuts down permanently – usually a total loss.
Riding Through Winter or Storing?
Vorteile
- ✓Stay mobile and avoid crowded buses
- ✓Regular cycles keep the battery 'active'
- ✓Brakes don't rust from sitting too long
Nachteile
- ✗Significantly less range (can't cheat physics)
- ✗Lots of cleaning due to salt and slush
- ✗Higher risk of falls (check our all-weather tires!)
Does frost damage the battery permanently?
How often should I recharge in winter?
Battery Check Needed?
Unsure if your battery survived the winter? Or is it already losing power? Visit our workshop in Ludwigsburg – we'll test your cells thoroughly.
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