How long will my ride toy batteries last under normal use?
The more often the battery is used, the longer it will last. Using the rechargeable battery or batteries once or twice a year will actually shorten the life span of the battery. Recharge the battery at the end of every day that it is used, even if it was only used for 20 minutes. The battery will not build up a “memory” effect. The battery is the same type of battery found in an automobile. The battery should never be completely drained of power. If the batteries are not being used for a long period, recharge them at least once a month for 16 hours.Rechargeable battery life span is directly related to the average depth of discharge. If the batteries are repeatedly discharged beyond the 50% threshold they will last a short time. If the batteries are fully discharged repeatedly the will only last weeks or months before complete failure to hold a charge. The shallower the discharge the longer the battery life. Properly charged and discharged batteries will last about two to three years.
