{"id":33759,"date":"2023-01-20T15:26:07","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T15:26:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/?p=33759"},"modified":"2023-10-21T16:06:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-21T16:06:25","slug":"charging-electric-scooters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.electricscooterinsider.com\/charging-electric-scooters\/","title":{"rendered":"Electric Scooter Chargers: How to Charge, Expert Tips & Fast Chargers"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
From making sure that your charger has the correct voltage and amps, to following proper charging protocol, there are some simple steps that you can take to significantly prolong the battery life of your electric scooter.<\/p>
In this guide, you'll learn how to charge, see our recommendations of the best fast chargers, and discover how you can achieve optimal charging performance.<\/p>
<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tFollow our step-by-step guide on how to charge.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tSee which fast chargers we recommend.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn how to use fast chargers safely and calculate charge time.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tDiscover how you can achieve optimal charging performance.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn how to calculate the cost of charging an electric scooter.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe most common electric scooter charging questions answered.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Voltage, commonly referred to as electric pressure, is the measured strength of electricity flowing through a circuit.<\/p> The voltage of a charger must match the voltage of a battery. Those with higher voltages can charge at a faster rate than those of a lower voltage.<\/p> For example, an electric scooter that has a 52V battery requires a 52V charger.<\/p> Typically, electric scooter chargers fall into one of these six buckets: 36V, 48V, 52V, 60V, 72V, and 84V.<\/p> Amperage is the measurement of electric current in amperes (amps).<\/p> One ampere tells you how much electrical charge is flowing past any point in a circuit in one second.<\/p> The higher the amperage, the higher the electrical charge that can flow into your battery, and the quicker it will charge.<\/p> Most electric scooter chargers have an amperage of 2A, but they can be higher. For instance, a fast charger may reach up to 6.5A.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Charging your electric scooter may seem straightforward, but to ensure an optimal charge cycle and reduce the chance of damage to the charger or battery, you need to follow the steps below correctly.<\/p> Start by plugging the charger into a power outlet.<\/p> It\u2019s important to do this before connecting the charger to your electric scooter to protect it from damage.<\/p> <\/p> Inside a charger is a capacitor – a device that stores electrical energy, has two terminals, and draws current from the input when the output switch is turned on. When a charger isn\u2019t plugged into a power supply it has 0 volts. If you were to connect the charger to your scooter's battery first, it could discharge current into the capacitor. This can result in sparking and cause damage to the charger.<\/p> So, by plugging the charger into the power outlet first, you\u2019re able to bring the voltage of the capacitor closer to the battery. This means that when you plug the charger into the scooter\u2019s charging ports, the difference in voltage between both the battery and charger will be much smaller, thereby preventing any undue damage.<\/p> Once the charger is plugged into a power outlet, it\u2019s time to connect the opposing end to your scooter.<\/p> However, before you connect it, you should always make sure that the scooter is switched off, and then plug it in.<\/p> <\/p> Most charging ports have protective covers that need to be removed first. Once the cover is off, check for any dust and debris. If it\u2019s clear, push the connector into the port. If your scooter has two charging ports you can use two chargers simultaneously to achieve a quicker charge time.<\/p> >It\u2019s also important not to force the connector into the charging port. The vast majority of chargers come with connectors that are shaped and keyed, so they only go in one way.<\/p> As with most rechargeable devices, it's always best to check for the small red LED charging light to make sure that the charger is connected correctly and that the charging process has begun.<\/p> <\/p> Once plugged in and charging, you need to wait for the battery to reach your desired level of charge.<\/p> You can either check your scooter\u2019s user manual to get an idea of how long that will take, or use our simple equation (further down the guide) to determine charge time.<\/p> <\/p> When the red light goes green the battery is fully charged.<\/p>How to Charge<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
Two Important Numbers You Need to Know Before Charging<\/span><\/h3>
Voltage (V)<\/h4>
Amperage (A)<\/h4>
How To Charge An Electric Scooter: Step-by-Step Guide<\/span><\/h3>
1. Plug the Charger Into a Power Outlet<\/h4>
2. Connect the Charger To the Scooter's Charging Port<\/h4>
3. Check For a Red Light on the Charger<\/h4>
4. Wait For Your Scooter to Charge<\/h4>
5. Turn the Charger Off and Disconnect It When a Green Light Shows on the Charger<\/h4>