As a new ebike owner and having done some research it seems the weak point is clearly the life of the battery.
It's always accepted that you can only charge & discharge a rechargeable a finite number of times. Whilst it is hardly surprising that time is also a life factor I have read articles stating that time will impact regardless of how many charges are made.
I have a 36v 16ah which will/should give a range of 50 - 60 miles, far more than I am ever likely to do on a single trip.
Am I right is saying that in order to prolong battery life I should charge it often and not let it run down. If so is there any 'cut off' point that is best, e.g. 75% charge left, or would repeatedly charging a well charged battery damge it?
Also if time is a factor, how do you know how old the battery is when you buy the bike. I bought a 2010 model at a discount but upgraded the battery to a 16ah which certainly looks new but it could have sat on the shelf for some time.
Sorry if I appear clueless ---- I know loads about petrol engines but this is all new!
It's always accepted that you can only charge & discharge a rechargeable a finite number of times. Whilst it is hardly surprising that time is also a life factor I have read articles stating that time will impact regardless of how many charges are made.
I have a 36v 16ah which will/should give a range of 50 - 60 miles, far more than I am ever likely to do on a single trip.
Am I right is saying that in order to prolong battery life I should charge it often and not let it run down. If so is there any 'cut off' point that is best, e.g. 75% charge left, or would repeatedly charging a well charged battery damge it?
Also if time is a factor, how do you know how old the battery is when you buy the bike. I bought a 2010 model at a discount but upgraded the battery to a 16ah which certainly looks new but it could have sat on the shelf for some time.
Sorry if I appear clueless ---- I know loads about petrol engines but this is all new!