Okay, so I have been snooping round for a bit. Darn near ordered a back up battery from Ali Baba, but wanted to wait and see who can help here that actually have a e fat tire. Mines a Juiced with a 52v battery. Need a backup for on the road as I am trying to make sure I don't run out power somehwhere in hills. Please tell me what everyone does. Thanks
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ecconnerjr
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I've also wondered about a lightweight (with resulting in low range) backup to carry for extending range, but I've not found a solution yet...
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ki11a
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I have seen portable “power outlets” that were essentially giant power banks. You could carry one of these and charge your battery when not in use.
I am not sure about charging your battery while riding around and using it, but maybe that is a solution to be looked into...
I am not sure about charging your battery while riding around and using it, but maybe that is a solution to be looked into...
6zfshdb
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I've been toying around with one of these DeWalt 60V batteries to use as an emergency ebike power source.
It's rated at 60V but I believe the cell configuration is the same as a 52V battery. It has a 12 AH rating (for 20V tools) which in theory would give me around 10 - 12 extra miles on my 52 V bike. At 3 pounds, it can easily be carried in a trunk bag or pannier. It's a bit pricey at $200 but still much cheaper than an OEM battery. In my case, I already have several laying around which I use for power tools.
The trick is constructing a connector / adapter cable to mate up with the connector on the bike. So far, I haven't had the time to work on it.
I posted this thread 2 years ago on the subject but haven't spent much time on it since:
electricbikereview.com
Maybe over the winter when I won't be devoting my spare time to riding.
It's rated at 60V but I believe the cell configuration is the same as a 52V battery. It has a 12 AH rating (for 20V tools) which in theory would give me around 10 - 12 extra miles on my 52 V bike. At 3 pounds, it can easily be carried in a trunk bag or pannier. It's a bit pricey at $200 but still much cheaper than an OEM battery. In my case, I already have several laying around which I use for power tools.
The trick is constructing a connector / adapter cable to mate up with the connector on the bike. So far, I haven't had the time to work on it.
I posted this thread 2 years ago on the subject but haven't spent much time on it since:
Powering You Ebike Using Portable Tool Batteries
Has anyone tried using lithium power tool batteries on an ebike? With all the various voltages available, they shouldn't be too difficult to adapt. There may not be any cost savings but the versatility of being able to use a battery for more than one purpose is certainly a plus. They could...
electricbikereview.com
Maybe over the winter when I won't be devoting my spare time to riding.
6zfshdb
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The short answer is, we do have such access. The topic was discussed in the last couple of pages in this thread:
Is anyone trying to solve charging on the road?
Very nice work... can you post a photo of the 120V plug? I think there is a large market for this type of adapter. ;) I haven't picked a female plug yet. It depends on a few things and I need the advice of an electrician and one that's an EV station specialist. I saw a short heavy-duty 120V...
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DU9130Z
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Hi There. Is this information relevant to riders in the UK? Admittedly I am not the best at searching a topic on-line. But I can't seem to find any public ebike charging points in Scotland. Do any of you chaps know if I can buy an adapter. I don't fancy making a DIY one. I will probably melt my bike.The short answer is, we do have such access. The topic was discussed in the last couple of pages in this thread:
Is anyone trying to solve charging on the road?
Very nice work... can you post a photo of the 120V plug? I think there is a large market for this type of adapter. ;) I haven't picked a female plug yet. It depends on a few things and I need the advice of an electrician and one that's an EV station specialist. I saw a short heavy-duty 120V...
6zfshdb
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Sorry, I didn't realize you are located in Europe. These sites may be of some help though:Hi There. Is this information relevant to riders in the UK? Admittedly I am not the best at searching a topic on-line. But I can't seem to find any public ebike charging points in Scotland. Do any of you chaps know if I can buy an adapter. I don't fancy making a DIY one. I will probably melt my bike.
Charge Place Scotland
chargeplacescotland.org
Complete guide to the ChargePlace Scotland charging network | DrivingElectric
Searching for EV charging points in Scotland? Everything you need to know about the ChargePlace Scotland network
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Scotland uses the Type 2 CSS and CHAdeMO connectors which are different than those discussed in the thread I linked. An adapter to convert these connectors to the one on your charger may exist but it is likely you would have to make one yourself.
DU9130Z
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ThanksSorry, I didn't realize you are located in Europe. These sites may be of some help though:
Charge Place Scotland
Complete guide to the ChargePlace Scotland charging network | DrivingElectric
Searching for EV charging points in Scotland? Everything you need to know about the ChargePlace Scotland network
Scotland uses the Type 2 CSS and CHAdeMO connectors which are different than those discussed in the thread I linked. An adapter to convert these connectors to the one on your charger may exist but it is likely you would have to make one yourself.
6zfshdb
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I've been toying around with one of these DeWalt 60V batteries to use as an emergency ebike power source.
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It's rated at 60V but I believe the cell configuration is the same as a 52V battery. It has a 12 AH rating (for 20V tools) which in theory would give me around 10 - 12 extra miles on my 52 V bike. At 3 pounds, it can easily be carried in a trunk bag or pannier. It's a bit pricey at $200 but still much cheaper than an OEM battery. In my case, I already have several laying around which I use for power tools.
The trick is constructing a connector / adapter cable to mate up with the connector on the bike. So far, I haven't had the time to work on it.
I posted this thread 2 years ago on the subject but haven't spent much time on it since:
Powering You Ebike Using Portable Tool Batteries
Has anyone tried using lithium power tool batteries on an ebike? With all the various voltages available, they shouldn't be too difficult to adapt. There may not be any cost savings but the versatility of being able to use a battery for more than one purpose is certainly a plus. They could...
Maybe over the winter when I won't be devoting my spare time to riding.
***EDIT***
This post go me thinking again about my backup battery idea. It turns out someone is marketing an adapter for the above DeWalt 20/60 Flexvolt battery:
Since I already have the battery, I ordered the adapter and wired it to my 52V Pedego Interceptor. It works well, giving me about a third the capacity of the OEM Pedego battery. On an average ride, this equates to around 18 extra miles. I tapped into the main battery connector inside the controller housing and ran the leads back to my rear rack bag.
ki11a
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So you are charging the battery with an extra power bank while you ride or while it’s in “rest”?
6zfshdb
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No, I'm using the DeWalt battery to power the bike with the OEM battery removed.
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