Do you own an E-Scooter? Or are you thinking of buying one? Either way it is important that you take care of your e-scooter, just like a car or a motorbike. So let us tell you the best tips to keep your e-scooter lasting longer.
The 4 main things to keep an eye on are as follows.
-
The mechanics of your E-scooter (tyres, brakes)
-
Battery
-
Cleaning
-
Storage
Mechanics
If you use your e-scooter regularly, or not, checking the brake cable and the tyres is a must. To prevent some serious damage to your brakes, here's some things to look out for:
-
Check the tension of the break every 2-4 weeks
-
Look for fraying, rust, or slack
-
Test the breaks before each ride
-
Get your brakes replaced or readjusted if anything feels off
In terms of your tyres to check they are performing to their best try these steps to check them:
-
Check the tyre tread
-
Inspect for damage
-
Check tyre pressure
-
Feel for firmness
To help avoid damage to your tyres try not to ride on really rough terrain, uneven surfaces, sand, mud, deep gravel, and excessively slippery surfaces like ice or snow if you can avoid it.
Battery
Typically a battery in an e-scooter can last around 2-5 years. To ensure that your battery lasts up to five years here some times to help achieve that.
-
Don’t overcharge your scooter, meaning don’t leave it on charge if it is at 100%
-
Aim to charge your e-scooter to 80% - 95% this is the optimum amount of charge
-
Making sure your using the correct charger
Cleaning
Cleaning your e-scooter not only makes it look shiny and fresh but it can also help prevent further damage to your e-scooter. You may be thinking, it's only some dirt that doesn't matter. However a build of this and not seeing it will evidently lead to rust and corrosion. To help reduce the chance of this issue you have to clean it. For tips on the best way to clean your e-scooter check out our blog here.
Storage
Lastly, storing your e-scooter. When storing your e-scooter at home or wherever you may be, the best place you can keep it is a cool dry place which is secure. Before storing your e-scooter it is good to consider the best battery percentage to store it as it is 50 - 70%. The reason for this is that it optimizes your battery health. It also helps to prevent over-charging and over-discharging.
If you follow these simple steps it will help you enjoy your e-scooter for longer. All purchases from RideZero already come with a 12 months warranty as standard, however by following our guide you can add years on to the life of your e-scooter - whether it is brand new or refurbished.
We have a great range available at RideZero, so be sure to check out what we have in stock and reach out to our team if you have any questions. We are here to help.
