March 31, 201115 yr Thanks for the explanation Eddie, your mention of Andy's comments being insightful is insightful in itself. It seems there is probably an element of uncertainty that you are prepared to take a risk on, I hope it comes off for you and doesn't prove too expensive to sustain. .
March 31, 201115 yr How very interesting, sounds a little like our conversations here about a battery leasing scheme. It does rather rely upon people keeping their use well within the potential maximum, which given that most ebike owners will also own cars, is a fair assumption.
March 31, 201115 yr Hi eddiek I think we must of rattled your cage to get a first post out of you and nice to meet you.. and I told flecc you would join the forum soon and where did I leave that crystal ball Joking apart I think that most ebikes won't be around in 10 years time (unless in a museum) and there batteries will be replaced by ultra batteries composed of xenon and fluoride Edited April 1, 201115 yr by stevebills
April 3, 201115 yr Hi Guys, Thanks for the welcome and good wishes regarding the battery warranty scheme. I will try to join more topics and borrow Stevebills crystal ball for a day or two when he finds it The main differences compared to leasing are that the customers own the battery from the outset and any subsequent replacements they receive. They can also exit the scheme whenever they wish because there are no contractual tie ins. This makes selling the bike and battery on very easy for customers. We have preparred for the uncertainties as much as we can. Regarding longevity: well made ebike frames can certainly last 10 years and it makes more sense to update the onboard technology than to scrap. The price of bicycle components continues to head north and I think more people will seek to keep their ebikes on the road or to achieve a reasonable resale value for them. Given a choice and a budget of say £500 I think many people would buy a 5 year old Wisper 905se with a 5 Year battery warranty before buying something new with lower quality and less performance. Atleast I would - but I might be mad! Time will tell :-)
April 3, 201115 yr Hi The thing you all have not thought about Maybe the can repair battery's where the BMS is Faulty or just change the Odd cells to keep the battery Going Is the charger covered probably NOT If it is covered under the warranty what about the motor and controller will that last 10 years Probably More money in servicing and spare parts than in the original Margin on selling the bike So makes a good long term Businesses for them Frank
April 3, 201115 yr I understand what your saying is that battery is made to last 10 years with the warranty and therefore you will have to replace motors, controllers, bms at your own cost
April 3, 201115 yr I think more people will seek to keep their ebikes on the road or to achieve a reasonable resale value for them. If planned legal changes mean independent throttle operation on new bikes is banned, there will be a British vogue for keeping existing independent throttle e-bikes on the road permanently! If that happens I could see dealers main business being in renovation, major part replacements and second hand e-bike sales, with pedelec sales as a sideline. .
June 13, 201114 yr update to 10 yr battery warranty terms Hi Guys, A quick and well overdue update. The terms have been changed to make it clear that batteries will be replaced at 50% capacity or prior failure.
June 13, 201114 yr Hi Guys, A quick and well overdue update. The terms have been changed to make it clear that batteries will be replaced at 50% capacity or prior failure. Hi Eddie, how you getting on with the CBG2? .... Are you able to review it for me?
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