Electric Scooter Battery Maintenance: 7 Tips to Keep Your Range “Full”

The battery is the heart and fuel tank of an electric scooter. Its health directly determines how far your scooter can go and how long it can accompany you. Replacing an original battery can cost up to 30%–40% of the entire scooter’s price. Compared to a few hundred yuan for maintenance, mastering the correct maintenance knowledge not only allows you to ride with confidence every time but also saves a substantial amount on replacement costs.

The following 7 core tips will help you significantly extend battery life and keep your Arwibon in optimal condition at all times.

Tip 1: Master the Golden Charging Rule to Avoid Overcharging and Overdischarging

This is the primary principle of lithium battery maintenance. Remember two key numbers: 20% and 80%.

How to do it: Try to avoid using the battery until it is completely depleted (0%) before charging, and there is no need to charge to 100% every time. In daily use, keeping the charge between 20% and 80% is ideal. This greatly slows down the aging of the battery’s internal chemicals.

Exceptions: If you plan a long ride, charge to 100% in advance; if storing for a long time (over a month), charge to about 60%.

Arwibon thoughtful design: Most ARWIBON models’ smart battery management system (BMS) will give a warning when the charge falls below 20%, helping you develop good habits.

Tip 2: Become a Temperature Management Master

Lithium batteries are extremely sensitive to temperature, and extreme temperatures are the number one killer of battery life.

During riding: Avoid long-term, high-load riding in weather above 40°C or below 0°C. High temperatures accelerate internal battery degradation, while low temperatures temporarily reduce range significantly.

During charging: Always charge in a dry, cool environment (ideal temperature 10–25°C). Do not charge under direct sunlight in a car, outdoors in winter, or next to heaters. Charger heating is normal, but ensure proper ventilation around it.

During storage: For long-term storage, choose a place with stable temperature and low humidity, avoiding garages or balconies with large temperature fluctuations.

Tip 3: Avoid Deep Discharge and Respond Promptly to Low Battery Warnings

Using the battery until completely empty is the biggest misconception about lithium batteries. Deep discharge can irreversibly damage battery cells.

How to do it: When the dashboard or app shows a low battery warning (usually around 20% remaining), arrange charging promptly. Do not let the scooter sit idle with depleted battery for several days.

Long-term idle: If not used for more than a month, charge to about 60% before storing and check the battery every 2–3 months to prevent self-discharge from causing deep discharge.

Tip 4: Maintain a Regular Routine to Keep the Battery Active

Like all electronic devices, regular use is the best maintenance. Long-term idling is harmful.

Minimum frequency: Even if you don’t commute often, it’s recommended to perform a charge-discharge cycle at least every two weeks (e.g., use from 60% down to 30%, then recharge), to activate the battery’s chemical activity.

Long-term storage: Besides keeping 60% charge, disconnect the battery from the scooter (if allowed) to reduce minimal circuit power consumption.

Tip 5: Focus on Cleaning and Protection to Prevent Physical Damage

Cleanliness and sealing of the battery compartment are the foundation of safety.

Interface cleaning: Periodically, with the power off, gently clean the metal contacts of the battery and scooter body with a dry soft cloth to prevent dust and dirt from causing poor contact or short circuits.

Water and dust protection: Although Arwibon’s battery compartment is basically sealed, avoid using high-pressure water jets directly on the battery area. When riding through water, the depth should not exceed the hub height.

Physical protection: Avoid strong impacts or compression of the battery. When folding or moving the scooter, be careful not to hit the battery compartment.

Tip 6: Make Use of the Smart Assistant and Update Firmware for Optimal Management

Modern electric scooter batteries rely on a smart brain—the Battery Management System (BMS).

Firmware updates: Pay attention to ARWIBON official notifications. Sometimes firmware updates include BMS algorithm optimizations, allowing more precise charge-discharge management and extending battery life. Updates are usually done via the mobile App.

Use the App: Through the ARWIBON official App, you can clearly view battery health, voltage balance of each cell, and more, keeping you fully informed.

Tip 7: Conduct Regular Checkups to Know When to Replace

Even with good maintenance, batteries naturally age over time. Learning to assess their status is important.

Health check: Monitor the battery health (SOH) displayed in the App. When health consistently falls below 70%, the maximum battery capacity has significantly declined, and replacement should be considered.

Performance observation: If the full charge range is reduced by over 30% compared to when new, or if the battery overheats during charging or the charging speed changes abnormally, it may indicate aging.

Professional testing: If unsure about the battery status, contact Arwibon customer service or an authorized service center for professional inspection.

Why Choose Arwibon Original Batteries?

• Perfect fit: Designed specifically for your model, with 100% matching dimensions, interfaces, and voltage/current parameters, ensuring performance and safety.
• Quality cells: Uses automotive-grade high-density lithium cells, longer cycle life, and better consistency.
• Smart BMS continuity: Built-in smart battery management system with the same specifications, providing multiple protections such as overcharge, over-discharge, short circuit, and temperature.
• Quality assurance: Enjoy official warranty service for worry-free use.

By following the above 7 tips, your Arwibon electric scooter battery will provide you with longer and more reliable service. Good maintenance habits are the best investment for your beloved scooter.