Electric Scooter Battery: Slow Charging vs Fast Charging
Discover the pros and cons of slow versus fast charging to choose which best suits your electric scooter.
The battery is the single most valuable part of the electric scooter. Hence, preserving the battery is the most effective way to extend the useful life of the personal electric vehicle (PEV).
One of the most well-known best practices for the EV component is recharging it to full once you’re done using it for the day. This article will tackle the advantages and disadvantages of the two different types of e-scooter battery charging.
Slow Charging
Slow charging is the traditional way to recharge an electric scooter. It involves plugging the charger into a standard electrical outlet. The battery’s capacity will determine the charging time. Most current-generation e-scooters can go from empty to full in 8 hours.
Pros
Slow charging is widely available, with multiple charging stations in most cities. Moreover, it is cost-effective since slow chargers are cheap and last a long time. More importantly, the slow and steady recharge minimizes the impact on the battery’s charging cycle.
Cons
The length of time slow charging needs can be prohibitive. E-scooter owners usually use it only once, at night before going to sleep so their ride is fully charged in the morning. You may need to get an external battery to ensure your electric scooter does not run out of charge until you get home.
Fast Charging
Fast charging is a newer method that charges electric scooter batteries several times faster than slow charging. It requires the use of a specialized charger. Most fast chargers can fully charge an empty battery in less than 1 hour.
Pros
Fast charging works so fast it can eliminate the need for an external battery. Bringing your fast charger and finding somewhere to charge for 30 minutes is often enough to sustain your battery.
Cons
Fast chargers can accelerate the consumption of your EV battery’s charging cycles. Fortunately, most modern e-scooters have Battery Management Systems (BMSs) that can prevent damage from fast chargers.
Conclusion
The right charging method for your e-scooter depends on your needs and purposes. It often boils down to whether your electric scooter’s battery has enough capacity to last throughout the day.
The Flash Motors Infinity X uses a 72V/29.4Ah Samsung battery with a single-charge mileage of 70 miles. Moreover, it can go from empty to full in 6 hours even when using a slow charger.
