In recent years, electric vehicles have become a very common means of transportation. With advantages such as being light and easy to ride, compact and fast, and convenient to store, they are loved by many. Yet few people pay attention to maintaining the electric vehicle battery. What should you note when charging a new battery for the first time? Here is a summary for you.

1. Note the charging time

For a new electric vehicle battery, charging longer does not mean storing more energy. Once the battery has been charged for a certain time and is nearly full, further charging has little effect. The electrical energy is no longer converted into chemical energy for storage; instead it promotes more chemical reactions inside the battery. When the rate of these reactions exceeds the normal level, the battery ages more easily and the metal materials inside are consumed faster. To make the battery last longer and perform better, try not to charge for more than 8 hours at a time. If you only charge it because you worry about problems from leaving it unused for a long time, try not to exceed 5 hours.

2. Note the charging timing

When is the best time to charge a new battery? Many people never pay attention to this and start charging the battery as soon as they get home, thinking that charging it can never be wrong. In fact, charging a new battery before it is used up will shorten its lifespan. To make the battery last longer, you should charge it after 70-80% of the power has been used, which can greatly extend the life of an electric vehicle battery.

3. Note the charging interval

Charging an electric vehicle battery is not only about the first charge; we should also pay attention after some time of use. For example, sometimes we go out or, for other reasons, do not use the e-bike for a long time. Does that mean we can ignore the battery? No. It is best to charge an electric vehicle battery once in a while; the interval can be a bit longer but should not exceed one month. The charging time need not be too long, and three or four hours is enough. At such times it is not to give the battery power but to keep it from losing activity.

The above are the points to note when giving an electric vehicle battery its first charge; of course, these are only the more important ones. For more e-bike maintenance knowledge, you can follow our WeChat account: xupaidianchi Xupai battery.