How long does it take to charge a ZEV bike battery?
A lithium battery ZEV can absorb about a 75% charge in only about 25 minutes. Two hours generally in normal usage is required to “top off” the battery. Four hours if the battery is depleted is required. (The battery should not be ran to depletion as damage may occur) Silicone (lead acid) batteries must be charged over a longer period of time than a lithium battery. 6-8 hours should be allowed. The best life of the battery can be obtained by charging after every use. Running the battery to depletion and then charging shortens the life. Charging at 70-75% depletion instead of 80% depletion increases the battery life by 50% according to the battery supplier. Lithium and lead acid batteries do not have a “memory” and therefore can be charged whenever possible regardless of the charge left. Charging with a 220 volt charger takes less time than with a 120 volt charger. Your house has two times more current available in a 220 volt outlet than compared to a 110 v outlet. Consider installing a
A lithium battery ZEV can absorb about a 75% charge in only about 25 minutes. Two hours generally in normal usage is required to “top off” the battery. Four hours if the battery is depleted is required. (The battery should not be ran to depletion as damage may occur) Silicone (lead acid) batteries must be charged over a longer period of time than a lithium battery. 6-8 hours should be allowed. The best life of the battery can be obtained by charging after every use. Running the battery to depletion and then charging shortens the life. Charging at 70-75% depletion instead of 80% depletion increases the battery life by 50% according to the battery supplier. Lithium and lead acid batteries do not have a “memory” and therefore can be charged whenever possible regardless of the charge left. Charging with a 220 volt charger takes 1/2 the time than with a 120 volt charger. Your house has two times more current available in a 220 volt outlet than compared to a 110 v outlet. Consider installing
