Battery maintenance question

[magnumUi62019]

I have a magnum Ui6 bike. I live in Toronto, Canada. Is it okay to keep the battery on my bike and only remove it to charge it or to storage it during the off-season? Or ... should I be taking it off after every use to store inside? I find it difficult to put the battery in (I seem to have a spatial/depth problem and can never put the battery in at the right angle and need my husband to put the battery in for me each time - I know, sad ...) I've been taking the battery in after every ride but would prefer to keep it on my bike, if possible, so that I can take my bike out easily anytime I want, even if my husband is away. Is this okay or will it affect the battery life? Thanks

 

[antboy]

I'd recommend bringing it indoors once the temperature of the storage space drops below 12-15 Celsius for more than a night.

Lithium batteries prefer a moderate temperature.

There's other more detailed posts about battery maintenance in these forums, and tons of technical info about battery chemistry out there, but I think the above is a good basic rule of thumb.

If you ride the bike in 0C you'll see the range drop a LOT, and it's not really great for the battery. You can make a wrap to help retain heat when riding. I've got a 3-layer wrap for mine when riding in the winter (USB-battery heating blanket, wrapped in an aerogel sheet, wrapped in neoprene).

 

[Gordon71]

I'm not familiar with your model but I can charge my battery while it's on the bike if I choose.

 

[Cyklefanatic]

I live in Mississauga right next door to Toronto and I would recommend indoor charging and storage over the winter. Keeping it on the bike from April to November should be no problem, in fact charging the battery in a cool environment is an advantage.

 

[antboy]

I live in Mississauga right next door to Toronto and I would recommend indoor charging and storage over the winter. Keeping it on the bike from April to November should be no problem, in fact charging the battery in a cool environment is an advantage.

I dunno... October has been pretty chilly for the last couple of years... too cold on Hallowe'en for good outdoor parties unless you're dressed as a character from The Thing... which gives me an idea...

 

[magnumUi62019]

Thanks so much everyone! I really appreciate the tips and advice.

 

[rich c]

If you don’t winter ride, keep the battery at 50% charge. Storing for months at 100% is hard on the battery.

 

[Cyklefanatic]

I dunno... October has been pretty chilly for the last couple of years... too cold on Hallowe'en for good outdoor parties unless you're dressed as a character from The Thing... which gives me an idea...

Define chilly?

 

[antboy]

Define chilly?

Chilly enough that I wouldn't leave my battery outdoors overnight.