Can e-bike batteries be charged with solar panels?

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I'll see how it goes with (adjusted to perform approx 42VDC -> 5VDC 50mA):

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on a Bosch plug!

 

[shiruba]

btw: I have made a solar charger setup for my eBikes. This way is less efficient, but easier for anyone to do:

Adventures in eBike Charging

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[Bee Lo on the Go]

Has anyone tried to charge e-bike batteries with portable solar chargers? I am thinking in the context of extending one's range for camping/fishing multiday trips.

Thanks!

You can use an inverter...I have solar panels run to marine batteries that discharge into an inverter.

 

[RichieFromBoston]

THEY CAN IDEED i HAVE SOLAR ON MY TRUCK THATS POWERS MY BACKUP BATTERY WHICH IS LITIHUM TIED TO MY 1500 WATT INVERTER, PLUG IN AND CHARGER AT CAMP.

 

[zzRider]

This seems it would work and it can charge more electronic devices, a lot smaller to carry, has a internal battery to store extra power, can help cook your food, keep you warm, works day or night, sunny or cloudy, 5v 2 amp USB output, and can work in any weather. Just need to figure out what type of USB to power adapter to charge the battery.

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A 2amp output to charge a 14ah bike battery? Laughable.

 

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A 2amp output to charge a 14ah bike battery? Laughable.

Would be ok if 2A @ 100VDC but only 5VDC, so 10W charging power - hah, would have to burn down a whole forest

 

[Moonglow]

I was curious if anyone had used these as the bridge between a power source (generator or solar) to a bosch bike?

[EDIT] - sorry just seen the comments deeper in the thread that Powerbutler werent shipping out of Europe and perhaps weren't operating.

Powerbutler Adapter cable for Bosch batteries (oval connector)

The Powerbutler adapter cable for Bosch batteries* (oval connector) is used to connect the Powerbutler (4-pin XLR) to the Bosch battery with oval charging connector. Powerbutler Single, Dual and Premium charge Bosch batteries of the following series: Active Line, Active Line Plus, Performance...

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[EDIT] - sorry just seen the comments deeper in the thread that Powerbutler werent shipping out of Europe and perhaps weren't operating.

Yes, haven't bothered to take the risk.
Besides, only 2A charging so with Bosch it would only allow 84 watts in.

 

[Largoroom]

The Jeep ebike has solar panels for its bike. I wonder if you could change it to a Rosenberger plug.

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[Cottonwe]

Charging e-bike batteries with portable solar chargers is a fantastic idea! It's a smart way to extend your range during camping or fishing trips. Just imagine cruising around on your e-bike, knowing you've got the power of the sun behind you.
Besides, you might want to consider a solar energy storage solution to make the most of your renewable energy. Ace Battery has some excellent options for that. Check them out here: acebattery.comWith solar charging and energy storage, you'll have the ultimate eco-friendly adventure setup.

 

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[Brooktrails Trail Rider]

Has anyone tried to charge e-bike batteries with portable solar chargers? I am thinking in the context of extending one's range for camping/fishing multiday trips.

Thanks!

It is possible. But I think it would be simpler to either replace your current battery with a higher capacity one sufficient to your needs or install or carry a second battery. There are tons of videos out there showing the proper way to add a second battery to an e-bike.

 

[tomjasz]

Let’s not negate the excellent possibilities in solar charging. There’s lots of good info. See e-bikes.ca for some interesting ideas.

 

[bikewinterberry]

Absolutely! You can totally charge e-bike batteries with solar panels. It's a green and clean way to juice up your ride. Just make sure your solar setup matches your battery's specs, and you're good to go.

 

[Chargeride]

yes you can , as long as this is your solar panel.

 

[Chargeride]

This kit looks pretty good.
Nice technical explanation with concise German nerdiness.

Though and hour and a half to.put 18km back in kinda sucks.

 

[tomjasz]

yes you can , as long as this is your solar panel.

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How silly!

 

[Chargeride]

Ive been following a youtuber whos been driving across Europe on an electric scooter, charging it with solar panels and using a battery bank to help store power

Of course hes given up and now charges at camp sites, it was painful watching him spend hours waiting for it to charge and then driving at 15mph at night.

 

[tomjasz]

A rookie that didn’t do his homework. The failure was in unrealistic expectations. Not the viability of a simple setup and informed setup. See ebikes.ca for some insights

 

[Chargeride]

Whats hilarious is plenty of half fit cyclists could do that in a few days on a normal bike while enjoying the sun.
Its a case of diminishing returns, carrying your own solar panels would really require a lifestyle of ride one day, charge the next.
In the cloudy winter, you would need three days of charging.
Its pointless tbh, better on a thin tyred , super efficient ebike, he was rarely exceeding bike speeds anyway.