Information About Electric Bicycle Batteries
The use of electric bicycles is becoming more and more common nowadays. Electric bicycles, which are perfect for getting rid of traffic congestion in big cities and for traveling short distances easily, also eliminate the problem of fuel consumption and finding a parking space. This of course leads to battery failure or the need for repair for electric bikes. One of the most curious issues is how long is the average battery life of electric bikes. Although this subject varies according to the conditions of use, it is about 3 years on average. In some cases, this time may be shorter due to the user, or the battery may malfunction spontaneously at any time. The probability of the battery malfunctioning is very low, but if the battery comes into contact with liquid during on-off situations in the service, if the battery is closed without paying attention to the insulation, a malfunction may occur in the battery. If your bike can't go uphill like it used to, goes slower, travels less, or isn't fully charged, it means there's a problem with your battery.
The most common battery failure for electric bikes is liquid contact. Also, using non-original adapter will cause malfunction. Electric bicycles should not be exposed to too much sunlight either. They are designed to be resistant to a certain amount of liquid contact, but reasons such as entering water in rainy weather, washing the bike with too much water, leaving it unprotected in rainy weather can cause battery failure. Technical intervention of people who have no knowledge about the subject may also cause motherboard and battery failure. There is no such thing as liquid contact will cause a malfunction immediately. If it is exposed to continuous liquid contact over time, some cells in the battery may lose their life prematurely and battery failure may occur. Just like mobile phones and laptops, symptoms such as sudden shutdown, decrease in performance and failure of charge occur as desired. Batteries are package products, many cells are connected in series and parallel at the factory and are made ready for mounting on the bike together with the BMS card. Electric bicycle batteries can be repaired. However, if multiple cells have come into contact with liquid, the electric bike cannot be used. A company with repair equipment and experienced technical staff will solve your problem.
The first thing to do is to test the battery of the defective bike. Battery health should be measured and the percentage of battery power should be learned. If there is a severe drop in battery power and is beyond repair, it should be set to zero. Remember, repair-oriented service, not change-oriented, is always a much more profitable service for you. The cells on the battery should be measured one by one and the cells that have completed their life should be determined. Electric bicycle batteries are usually made up of a combination of batteries known as 18650. The 18650 is known as such because it is 18mm in diameter and 65mm in length. This type of battery has li-on technology like mobile phones. These batteries are produced, packaged and presented to the market by well-known big companies in the world. They are light and sturdy. They generally provide 3.7V, 3.9V and 4.2V power output.
Faults can be seen on the BMS board. In this case, the BMS board should be repaired and then the battery should be measured. BMS (Battery Management System) means Battery Management System. It is the card that performs inspections and measurements during the charging and consumption of the battery. If this card fails, it will cause an unstable battery performance that will affect your driving comfort. A good and proper technical service should check whether there is a BMS card malfunction and take action accordingly.
After replacing the defective battery cells, the battery should be repackaged with insulating material and protected against liquid contact. In addition, wherever your battery is installed on your bike, it should be closed by insulating that part. Of course, battery repair will not last as long as installing a new battery. However, it will offer the opportunity to use your battery at a level that will completely consume its life. If several of the battery cells are faulty, it may prevent hill climbing or reduce range. This increases the load on other batteries and may shorten their lifespan.
If electric bikes are used carelessly and their maintenance is neglected, their parts will wear out and deteriorate faster. That's why you should be very careful when using it. If we take into account the minor accidents to be made, the issue of repair and malfunction may increase even more. Electric bicycles should be maintained without interruption and should be used carefully.
The battery, which can be repaired, will not work with full efficiency after repair. This is because lithium batteries, due to their nature, have a standard charge cycle and battery life. That's why the broken battery never works like the first day and over time your bike needs a new battery.
We wish you safe and pleasant driving on good days...
