Electric scooters have become a popular mode of transportation due to their eco-friendliness, affordability, and convenience. They are a great option for short commutes, running errands, or just cruising around the neighbourhood. However, like any other vehicle, electric scooters require maintenance and care to ensure they remain in good working condition and last for a long time. In this article, Electric Scooters Company discuss some tips on how to maintain and take care of electric scooters.

Read the instruction manual

The first step in taking care of your electric scooter is to read the instruction manual. The manual will provide you with valuable information on how to operate your scooter, how to charge it, and how to maintain it. You should take note of the recommended charging time, the maximum weight capacity, and any other important details that are specific to your scooter.

Charge your scooter properly

One of the most important aspects of maintaining your electric scooter is to charge it properly. Overcharging or undercharging your scooter can damage the battery and reduce its lifespan. You should always use the charger that came with your scooter and plug it into a wall socket that is not overloaded. It is also recommended to unplug the charger once the battery is fully charged to prevent overcharging.

Keep your electric scooter clean

Keeping your electric scooter clean is another important aspect of maintenance. Dirt, dust, and debris can build up on your scooter and cause damage to the motor or battery. You should regularly clean your scooter with a soft cloth or brush and avoid using water or any harsh chemicals that could damage the scooter’s components. You should also store your scooter in a dry and clean place to prevent rust and corrosion.

Check the tire pressure

The tires on your electric scooter should be checked regularly to ensure they are properly inflated. Underinflated tires can cause the scooter to handle poorly and reduce the battery life. Overinflated tires can make the ride uncomfortable and increase the risk of a blowout. You should check your scooter’s manual for the recommended tire pressure and use a tire pressure gauge to check the pressure regularly.

Inspect the brakes

The brakes on your electric scooter are an essential safety feature that should be inspected regularly. You should check the brake pads and ensure they are not worn down. You should also check the brake cables and adjust them if necessary. If you notice any issues with your brakes, such as squeaking or grinding, you should have them inspected by a professional.

Lubricate the moving parts

The moving parts on your electric scooter, such as the chain or bearings, should be lubricated regularly to prevent wear and tear. You should use a lubricant that is recommended by the manufacturer and apply it according to the instructions in the manual. Over-lubricating can attract dirt and debris, which can cause damage to the components.

Store your scooter properly

When you are not using your electric scooter, you should store it properly to prevent damage. You should store your scooter in a dry and cool place, away from direct sunlight or extreme temperatures. You should also avoid storing your scooter with a fully charged battery for long periods of time, as this can damage the battery.

Maintaining and taking care of your electric scooter is essential to ensure it lasts for a long time and remains in good working condition. By following the tips discussed in this article, you can keep your scooter clean, charged, and safe to ride. Remember to read the manual, charge your scooter properly, keep it clean, check the tire pressure, inspect the brakes, lubricate the moving parts, and store it properly. With proper maintenance, your electric scooter can be a reliable and eco-friendly mode of transportation for years to come.

E-scooters are generally not great for riding in a very cold winter. Snow is dangerous to ride in because like a bike, the tires are not meant for it. Salt can corrode electrical parts. In some cities there’s little snow but lots of rain in the winter, water poses it’s own challenges.

So to store your scooter for a few months, here’s what you need to do:

1. Charge the battery to 80% before storing. You don’t want the battery to run flat and it’s best for battery health to not store at 100%.
2. Store the scooter in a cool, dry place indoors, away from extreme temperatures (hot or cold), such as an insulated garage or in your home.
3. Check the battery capacity halfway through the winer, and recharge to 80% if it has dropped below 40%.

With proper maintenance, your electric scooter battery will have an average lifespan of 300-500 charge cycles. This is typically 2-3 years for the average rider. The age of the battery is not nearly as relevant as how many times the battery is charged. After enough recharges it starts to lose its potency.

If you take care of it properly, you’ll maximize the longevity of your battery.

The battery is the heart of the electric scooter and the single most expensive part. All lithium ion batteries have a limited lifetime, regulated by how many time it has been recharged. Over time it will start to lose potency and ability to hold a charge (you’re probably familiar with this from your mobile phone). Here are some tips to maximize the longevity of your electric scooter battery.

1. Mind the temperature

A battery works best at room temperature, 20°C/68F. Below 0°C/32°F and above 40°C/104°F you’ll see the performance drop significantly, although it’s temporary and doesn’t have much effect on the overall life of the battery.

Don’t charge your scooter immediately after riding it. Let your battery cool down first (about 30 minutes or so) before charging. This will prolong the lifespan.

Never charge it in direct sunlight, as the heat might start a chemical reaction that in the worst-case scenario might cause an explosion.

2. Charge frequently to keep the charge between 40% and 90%.

Never let your battery become fully discharged. Every time a battery gets fully drained it wears out faster than it would otherwise.

Charge it anytime it drops below 50%.

Keeping the battery at 100% charge is also hard on the battery, so unless you plan to ride soon after it’s reached 100% charge, it’s better to disconnect the charger when it’s reached about 80% to 90%.

3. Don’t leave it charging for long periods of time

Leaving the battery charger connected for long periods of time is not recommended. Even though your electric scooter has a cut-off mechanism to stop charging when the battery is full, there is still a chance that the battery might get damaged. More importantly, there’s always a risk that damage to the battery could result in a fire, so never leave your scooter charging while unattended.

4. Store your battery for the winter fully charged

Charge the battery fully for storing for the winter.

5. Use fast chargers or two regular chargers for fast charging sparingly

Teverun scooters have dual charging ports, allowing you to charge it faster by connecting two chargers. While convenient, don’t do this every time. Fast charging with two chargers or using a fast charger will impact your battery lifespan, so save it for the times when you really need to charge quickly.

Other than taking proper care of the battery and keeping adequate pressure in the tires (unless your scooter has solid tires), there’s little maintenance required. This doesn’t mean there’s NO maintenance required however. What you need to do is not difficult but if you’re in no way mechanically inclined, we would suggest taking your electric scooter to a service technician.

We recommend performing maintenance on your scooter every 3-6 months, depending on how often you ride it.

Motors

Brushless motors like those used in Teverun scooters require little maintenance in general but dust and dirt still accumulates inside the motor and requires a disassembly to clean out the dust and dirt. We typically do not use any cleaning solution or degreaser to clean out the internals of the motor. A brush and compressed air is sufficient.

Tires

Most electric scooter tires need to be changed after 1-2 years or roughly 1500km. Unlike car tires, which can last for 50,000km or more, electric scooter tires are not as durable given their small size.

When tires wear out, 2 things come into play. Safety is a concern as tire grip will be compromised. A worn tire thread will not be able to go through wet roads as well as a properly treaded tire.

When tires wear thin, the risk of punctures will be higher too, as sharp stones can easily pierce through the thin walls.

To prolong the life of your tires, always inflate to recommended pressure and NOT the maximum tire pressure printed on the tire.

Brakes

If your electric scooter has disc brakes you need to check the brake pads for wear. If the pad material looks like it is almost gone, it’s time for new brake pads. It is a good idea to check the brake pads when the scooter is new—that way you have a reference for how much pad material they have to begin with (it’s is usually a couple millimeters).

Bearings

Over time, the bearings on the front and rear wheel need to be serviced or cleaned out due to the accumulation of dirt and dust. Remove the dirt and grease with a cleaning solvent. Dry it out and then spray grease into the bearing. We recommend a silicone-based lubricant like Jig-a-Loo, or any lubricant that contains PTFE (do not use WD-40 as a lubricant. WD-40 is a penetrating fluid, it is not a lubricant).

Spray a small amount into the wheel bearings on the front and rear wheels. Wipe off any excess you can from the wheels. If your scooter has disc brakes, take care not to spray any on the brake rotors. This will contaminate the brake pads and rotor surface.

Check and Tighten All Screws

Maintenance time is a good time to tighten any screws that may have come loose. Actually, this is a good thing to do on a frequent basis (monthly is good). It doesn’t take long to do. Any that are loose deserve a new application of Loc-tite.

Cleaning

Water and electricity don’t mix, so you can’t clean your scooter like you would a car. Instead of hosing it down, use a damp rag and water to carefully wipe dust and dirt from the bike. Compressed air canisters are great for cleaning out tight spaces. Stubborn areas of grime or stuck-on insects can be cleaned with an all-purpose cleaner applied to a cloth to wipe it away. The goal is to get the scooter clean without using excess water, taking care to keep moisture away from sensitive electronics and batteries.

Charging your new Teverun electric scooter properly is essential for maximizing the lifespan of your scooter’s battery. Given the battery is the single most expensive component in the scooter, you’ll want to take care of it.

When to Charge

• Batteries last the longest when the charge is maintained between 40% and 80%.
• Holding a 100% charge is hard on the battery, which is why it’s best to charge to 80%. However, it’s OK to occasionally charge to 100%. Sometimes you’re anticipating a long ride and want a full charge to cover the distance.
• There’s no need to top up your battery to 100% if you have enough charge to get where you need to go.
• Never let the battery run out completely (0%). Doing so can compromise the health of the battery.

What About Fast Charging?

• Most Teverun electric scooters have two charging ports, so it’s possible to connect a second normal (typically 2A) charger in order to charge twice as fast. We don’t recommend using two fast chargers.
• Fast charging is hard on the battery cells so we recommend doing this only when really needed—not all the time.

How to Charge Your Scooter

• Don’t fully charge the battery immediately before or after riding. After a ride, wait at least 30 mins for the battery to cool down before charging it.
• Make sure the power is turned OFF.
• Plug the charger into an AC power outlet first. If the charger has a power switch, turn it on.
• Then connect the port end to your scooter’s charging port (either one).
• The battery will take up to 12 hours to charge, depending on how much it’s charged when you begin. The LED on the charger will glow red while charging, and green when fully charged.

ChargingFully Charged

• All Teverun scooters offer a smart battery management system that automatically stops the battery from charging once it reaches 100%.
• Teverun electric scooter batteries are large and store significant energy, so like any large lithium battery like those in e-bikes, they pose a certain amount of risk of catching fire, so we recommend not charging while unattended or overnight. We also recommend connecting the charger for no more than 16 hours.
• Only charge the battery in a well-ventilated, dry place where there is no flammable material within 3m (10′).

Storing Your Battery

• Don’t store your electric scooter when the battery is empty (0%) or fully charged (100%). Store it with the battery around 80% capacity for best long-term storage results.
• Make sure to check your scooter periodically (every 3 months or so) to prevent it from running completely empty. Charge it back up to 80% if the charge level drops to below 40%. Again, a variable charger is helpful here.
• Once the battery runs completely empty due to slow discharge while in storage, it may have to be replaced.
• Store your scooter in a dry and cool place, 15°C to 30°C (60°F to 86°F).
• Do not keep it outdoors or in outdoor sheds for extended periods of time as excessive cold, heat, sunlight, rain, or other environmental conditions may impact the battery’s lifespan.