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Title: Rad Rover Battery longevity question
Post by: ChrisG on February 06, 2024, 06:20:12 PM
Curious as to just how long a battery should last before it is expected to reach its end of life span (years)? My bike its almost 3 years old now and the battery seams good as new. Just anticipating how old they get before everyone is facing buying a replacement?
Title: Re: Rad Rover Battery longevity question
Post by: inoxa on February 06, 2024, 09:56:57 PM
it all depends on the number charging cycles and how much throttle you use. 

I got 7000 out of a battery before I started having problems.  I burned the wiring because of too much current flowing.  After repaired it was almost as good as new.  But range for me is much lower because of have several hills I tackle. 

Title: Re: Rad Rover Battery longevity question
Post by: mrgold35 on February 07, 2024, 03:46:39 AM
I have two 2016 Radrovers with around 8000 miles between them.  I have three batteries I rotate between the two rovers.  Looks like my max range of 30-32 miles at PAS 2/3 is down to around 25-27 miles at PAS 2/3.  Still works out because my max mileage on a ride is always under 20-22 miles.  Only when I can't complete a norm ride is when I will consider replacement of the battery pack or the entire ebike.

The wife has an 2018 Radcity with only 1000 miles.  I don't know if her battery pack has issues because she doesn't ride as far or as much.
Title: Re: Rad Rover Battery longevity question
Post by: inoxa on February 07, 2024, 06:57:54 AM
Too cold and too hot can reduce battery performance
Title: Re: Rad Rover Battery longevity question
Post by: mbates50 on September 21, 2024, 06:39:25 PM
Quote from: inoxa on February 07, 2024, 06:57:54 AMToo cold and too hot can reduce battery performance

what a dumb reply
Title: Re: Rad Rover Battery longevity question
Post by: inoxa on September 22, 2024, 04:19:07 AM
Quote from: mbates50 on September 21, 2024, 06:39:25 PM
Quote from: inoxa on February 07, 2024, 06:57:54 AMToo cold and too hot can reduce battery performance

what a dumb reply

Not really it is true.  If the battery gets too cold or if the battery gets too hot due to ambient temperatures, performance of the battery will be reduced.  Longevity of the battery will also be reduced.