3 Easy Ways To Charge An Electric Scooter
How To Charge An Electric Scooter - Electric scooters are very popular in many cities in the United States. They're fun, economical and easy to maintain. One of the most important aspects of keeping your scooter in good condition is making sure the battery is charged and in good condition for every ride. Even if you don't have access to an owner's manual, recharging the battery is easy as long as you have the right charger and access to an outlet.
- Plugging a charger directly into the scooter
Locate the charging clip on your scooter and connect the charger. The charging port is usually located in the scooter base. Once you find it, firmly connect the charger until it is plugged in. Always use the correct charger for your scooter as voltage and even plugs can vary.
Plug the other end of the charger into a standard wall outlet. Once the charger is securely connected to the scooter's port, plug it into a standard electrical outlet. The light on the charger should come on, indicating power is flowing to the battery.
Unplug the charger from the outlet and from the scooter when the battery is full. Once your scooter is charged, unplug the charger from the outlet and then from the scooter. Leaving the charger connected for too long can affect your scooter's ability to charge.
Check your owner's manual for how long the scooter should be charged.
- Charging a removable battery
Locate the battery compartment and use a screwdriver to remove the cover. Many electric scooters have batteries that must be removed to charge them. Generally, removable batteries are located in or under the scooter's cargo bed, and you may need a screwdriver to remove any screws that secure the skid plate. After the cover is removed and you can access the battery compartment, remove the battery.
Some removable batteries have wires that end in plastic connectors. Remove them by clicking and sliding them out of the terminal and the entire battery will slide out.
Disconnect any battery cables that are screwed to the scooter connector. Larger scooters may have battery cables that bolt onto the scooter clamp with nuts. Use a wrench or screwdriver to loosen these wires, starting with the red wire first. Once the cables are loosened and the nuts removed, the battery can be easily lifted out.
Always make sure your scooter is switched off before accessing battery cables!
Avoid touching the metal ends of the cables with your bare hands.
Plug the plastic cable lugs into an appropriate plug-in charger. If the scooter battery terminals are covered with plastic plugs, simply plug them into your charger until you hear a click. You may have a plastic connector that accepts both wires, or two cables with two plastic ends. If you have two cables, plug the red cable into the positive terminal of your charger and the black cable into the negative terminal.
Do not try to force the fit as the plastic connectors may break.
Connect a two-prong charger to battery cables with exposed wires. A two-prong charger has two cables ending in metal connectors, posts, or clamps that are designed to make an electrical current connection to the exposed battery wires. Connect the red cable of your battery to the charger's red cable and the black battery cable to the black charger cable.
Make sure your connection is secure and that dirt doesn't get between the connection points.
Plug the charger into a regular outlet. The charger for your electric scooter has a plug that fits into an outlet. Plug the charger into a standard outlet that is not wet, dirty, or damaged. Make sure you use the correct voltage charger for the scooter so you don't damage your battery.
Your scooter may have a specific socket that it fits. Make sure the socket you want to use accepts your scooter battery charger.
- Make battery last
Notice if the charge indicator is lit while the battery is plugged in. If both the scooter and the socket are correctly connected to the charger, an indicator light will illuminate to let you know that the scooter is charging. This light is usually red and may be blinking. When the scooter is fully charged, the light turns green.
Allow the battery to charge until the indicator light turns green. It can take anywhere from 3 to 12 hours to fully charge an electric scooter battery depending on the type of scooter you have. A green light indicates the battery is fully charged. Do not charge your battery for too long or you may damage it.
All scooters take at least a few hours to fully charge.
Consult the user manual for the recommended number of charging hours.
Charge the battery before it runs out to make it last longer. Most modern electric scooters have an LED light that shows you how much charge is left in the battery. A green light means a full charge, an orange or yellow light means a partial charge, and a red light means the scooter is very low on juice and needs to be charged immediately.
Do not wait until your scooter is almost empty to charge it as this will shorten battery life.
If the indicator is yellow, you should charge the battery soon.
Your scooter can have different color displays. For information about your battery indicator, see the user manual.
Plug in your scooter after each ride for best results. Unlike some other batteries, scooter batteries don't need to be fully discharged before you charge them. In fact, they need to be charged every time you ride your scooter for the battery chemistries to work well. If you use your scooter every day, charge it every day and after every use. If you use your scooter regularly, you still need to charge it after your last ride and check the battery level before your next ride.
A good option for everyday users is to charge the battery overnight.
Charge the battery once a month when you store your scooter. It is important to maintain the battery even if you plan not to use your scooter for a while. If you are storing your scooter for a few months, fully charge the battery once a month to preserve its lifespan and keep it functional for your next ride. Your owner's manual will tell you how long your scooter's battery should typically last and how far you can go before the battery dies.
Use a voltmeter to check the battery's voltage if it is not holding a charge. If your scooter is not equipped with an LED display or the battery is not accepting a charge, you can check this with a voltmeter. Most chargers will not charge damaged or defective batteries, so a voltmeter can help you determine if your battery is in good condition. Touch the negative end of the battery to the black test lead, then touch the positive end to the red test lead.
Make sure your battery is plugged in and turned on during the test.
Scooters can have different voltage requirements so you need to use the correct voltmeter and know what the maximum charge is in volts.
Never touch the metal parts of the voltmeter probes.
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