12/19/2023 0 Comments Rad rover 5 batteryWhen you get your Rad you'll find out that charging to 60% or 80% is not as easy as it is on a Tesla because the "brick" charger that Rad supplies only terminates at 100%, so if you want to try charging to lower voltages to get some extra battery life you'll have to rig up some PITA way to read charge voltage on your own, monitor it and manually terminate at the appropriate value (or buy something like a Luna Advanced 48V Charger or a Grin Cycle Satiator).Īs for some of the other points, Rad still recommends periodic balance charging their OEM batteries for up to 12 hours, even though the Battery Management Systems (BMS) built into many other modern Ebike batteries make that unnecessary (they balance on the fly).Īs for not running the battery down close 0%, phooey, how else am I going to find out if I can get 60 miles out of my Mini (55.5 is my best so far, to one bar flashing+). Slow charging better than fast charging, as heat is minimized.ĭon't allow your battery to get soaking wet or submerged in water.ĭon't run the battery down to close to 0% before charging it. Other tips I have seen/read about Lithium Batteries-ĭon't keep charging it once it reaches 100%. I welcome all constructive comments/experiences. Wait an hour or so for the battery to 'rest/cool down', then charge it.ģ) If you are going to store your battery for a few weeks or longer, don't store it at 100%, but rather 60%. The most interesting tips I have seen regarding battery charging and extending its life (and the ones I am unsure about) are-ġ) Don't charge your battery to 100%, but rather stop at 80% or so.Ģ) Don't charge your battery immediately after using/discharging it. Maybe some of you have had experiences that can shed some light on these tips. Several videos I have watched mention some interesting ways to maximize battery life and range. So I have been watching videos, trying to learn how to care for my bike and maximize the enjoyment of riding it. My bike should be arriving within the week. Have ordered a Rad Commuter Bike for myself, and a Rad Step Thru Mini for my wife.
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