Electric Bike Chargers Explained - 7 Things you should know
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- Do Electric Bikes comes with chargers? Are they compatible with different bikes? How long do they take to charge? All these questions answered and more!
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I just ordered my first one. Thanks for all this info to help get me started.
Outstanding communication skills and excellent content, and that may be a first in this field of expertise. Have learned and resolved a number of issues thanks to your knowledge transfer. Pity there doesn't seem to be similar understanding and tech sharps this side of the pond.
I'd be interested in purchasing a ebike tester if you were to sell them
Bolton Ebikes hi , yes its an xlr like the one in your video
Hi. Bolton Ebikes. My first Ebike. Thanks for the input from you.
I generally purchase batteries with a credit card. That way, they have already been charged.
Very funny, it took me a second but then I got it!
Nice. Nothing like a good pun :)
Just don,t over charge
Joke's on you - YOU have been charged
Ha! :)
I was so excited when i got my first eBike more than 5 years go that I really didn't pay close attention to battery charging details. Then one day it wouldn't charge. Your video is very informative and now that I've had my battery rebuilt and I'm back to riding, I now know how to best take care of it. THANKS! Love the t-shirt!
How do you rebuild a battery ?
Kyle"s podcasts on EBIKES are always VERY INFORMATIVE & HELPFUL
I don’t know squat about Ebikes, but thanks to you and your videos l’m learning. Well done, and Thank you!
Interesting video as always! Was impressed with the heavy-duty charger & will enjoy learning more about it's functions! Of course, Kool t-shirt as well! I guess your final results video on the Rad Rover build is still in progress?
Clear and concise videos as always Kyle, keep em coming!
Great delivery ... clear, succinct, interesting, knowledgeable.
When I purchased our two e-bikes we did not receive a manual. Although I have a tremendous amount of automotive experience, I still like reference material. After watching your video and browsing your Q&A all my concerns were answered. Great video, I will recommend to fellow riders.
If you bought a Bolton Ebike you can always email our team and we will assist you!
Love the shirt.."Life is good (with a full battery)"
Hi can you tell me where I can get an xlr to barrel adapter thanks dan
Thanks a lot for using my charger to do the illustration!! ❤❤❤
This gentleman does a great job he deals with these bikes almost every day so you’re going to find out a lot of nuances that you would not get otherwise hope to follow some of his ideas and suggestions our bikes are coming soon we went for the avenging e bikes x2
I just received the 24V bottle batteries and chargers for electric bicycle project, and the instructions for charging them were poorly translated, so this was very helpful. Good job, thank you.
Everything from China is poorly translated, this is why it's called CHINGLISH.
I have love bicycles well sense I learn how to ride one. I brought 2 Rad Rovers in 2017 and love EBIKEs now. But not to many EBIKEs shops around were I live. So your channel helps even when it comes to simple tasks and more complicated tasks.
I’m so glad you like making videos! QUESTION! Is the voltage remaining a linear representation of my “tank capacity?” In other words, if full is 54 and empty is 38, is 46 exactly half full?
Just purchased a Rad Rover, been looking at E Bikes for about a year, and with your review , & many more , I bit the bullet & purchased one. I plan to use it to go from a boondocking site into to a town for supplies, & ride the trails. I purchased the Rad Rover because it is one of the few that will accept your large battery pack, which I intend to buy, along with your upgraded controller. I realize those upgrades will void my warranty, but I'm fairly mechanically minded, & have worked on bikes over the years (I'm 72). All ways glad to see a younger person create their own world like you have. Kudos ! The Bohemian Sojourner
Thank you, answered what I needed :)
Same here
Hi! Yes, new to ebikes at 68 years of age. Thanks for this very informative video. Just bought an Eleglide T1 and loving it...
Thanks for this informative video. My charger just stopped working after only 3 years , thus I just ordered another one today. Hopefully, it will work, as I just realised how many different ones are out there. I don’t have the standard e-bike plug, evidently. It’s a barrel type, and is 10 mm, as opposed to most others, which are 8. Sooo, I had to be extra careful about what to order. Fingers crossed.
After _only_ 3 years? 😊
I noticed an obvious drop in performance and discovered that the voltage after a full charge was only 50.4 volts. I've had my bike 7 months.
The charger is only producing 49.9 volts on my multimeter. The online place I bought the bike said it's the battery and wants to sell me one.
I'm pretty sure a new battery won't solve the problem.
Thank you my battery is 29 or 30 ah (bought used) last really long but took forever to charge. I have basic ebike knowledge but this video really helped. My old battery that came with the bike was 8ah and would charge in 4hrs. I looked at your video and realized my charger was 2A. So I know now I need a 5A charger to reduce the time on my new battery. Question would a 42V 8A charger be good or bad for a 36v 29ah battery?
Great info! Thanks Kyle for sharing.
I am an electrical engineer and know all these. Came here to comments just to approve the information, especially about charging voltage. Nice video, thanks & cheers!
brand new to the world of eBikes - building a bamboo recumbent trike for long distance travel - came across this super useful video and to cap it all had just come across the satiatior and thought wtf? but now i know - much appreciated
We appreciate you!
Hi i'm new here and looking forward to leaning what I didn't know I needed to know.
Great video. Thanks for the tips.
My charger went dead, and after watching somewhere around 20 videos, your's is the only one that I really understood. Know I know what I'm looking at when I see all that lingo on the labels. Thanks very much for this video.,
IS IT BETTER TO CHARGE YOUR BATTERY WITH THE POWER SWITCH LOCATED ON THE BATTERY IN THE ON/OFF POSITION?
I have a 2019 Radrover. I watched your video on converting the brakes with hydraulic brakes but keep the cables. This seems like a smart idea. I would like to order the brake conversion. I have watched a lot of your videos. Great videos
Sounds good John! Just message my team at info@boltonebikes.com
Excellent information provided! I got to learn a lot from it.
Hey Miguel! We're glad it helped. Thanks for watching.
Excellent battery charging review! Thank you
@10:09 Could you please do I video demonstrating how to mount the charger to a bike? I'm curious as to how that set up would work.
For most e-bikes, are you able to unplug the battery to charge. I live in an apartment that doesnt allow bikes in the unit and would like to know if I can charge my battery upstairs and clip it on the bike downstairs when done charging
You explain things and make them very understanding...thanks
Hi!
Is it possible to figure out which battery charger I need for my scooter without disassembling it?
have question for you on input for chargers in this video. 110/220v input normal for plug into the wall. what is the input side changes are needed to charge my 24 volt mobility scooter lithium packs with the std wall charger/xlr plug? is there internal fixes needed to drop input volts from 110 to 36,48,52 volts to take power from solar array??
I bought yesterday a citycoco junior. I was wondering do i have to charge the batterij for 12 hours? Or the charge full like in 4 a 6 hours?
I just received my e-bike and was wondering if it was ok or not to leave it plugged in. Question answered!
Hello I had a question, should start off by stating that I have an Ancheer dyu Ebike. Had it for 2 years and still running like a champ. My issue is that just recently my charger had been on the fritz, it started flickering red and wouldn't charge. I tried it today now the light stays blank. I can hear the surge of electricity but not working. What should I do? Either get new chord replace it or whole charger ? The charger for the dyu comes in two pieces. The box and the removable chord. Thanks for your time.
Very nice explanation thank you also for articulating. Helps big deal to non native speakers
Informative video, thanks.
I have a question, I have a WAU S ebike and the charger isn't working. The company is in the UK, I am in the US, and they don't sell a charger for my model bike/battery combo. I can find plenty of chargers on Amazon to match the 54.6V/4A, but it has a unique charging plug. A 3 pin almost circular connector (think of a flat tire - round except the flat part). I assume this is for proper alignment for the 3 pins to plug into the battery.
Can I just buy a new charger and swap out the charging cable (that is wired inside the charger)?
I am not an electrician, but I have some common sense. I just don't know where my thought might be faulty.
Thanks
Hi, got my first Ebike a few weeks ago and been watching your videos!! Thanks I have noticed my battery charger gets very hot when charging and takes about 5 hours to 6 hours to charge. My battery is usually ran down to 50-75% I would say. DO I have a problem? thanks
mine does too.. even my laptop battery gets hot.. I think the ones with the fans can dissipate the heat more and keep the charger cooler.
I think there is room for improvement in actively cooling the battery while it is charging. These batteries seem packed tight in these cases and as they are used, the heat builds fast. And instead of just plugging it in, maybe they should dock onto a charger that has a fan not only cooling itself but battery as well. Outdoor power equipment in the 48 to 60 volt range is the example I am referencing. They have thermal management and charging between 1 to 5 amps as part of their core design. Not sure how you keep a battery waterproof while also getting airflow into it though…
This is a super helpful video. My charger for my Yamaha ebike randomly doesn't light up that LED and the battery itself just flashes the lights (differently than normal) but doesn't actually get a charge. Any idea of how I might be able to fix it? Or where I can take it to get it fixed? The local bike shops near me don't seem to support Yamaha bikes and don't have expertise in batteries.
Great piece on batteries as an old veteran and new e-tricycle rider i appreciate this information. One question do I unplug the battery from the controlor/motor to charge it or leave everything connected?
great info! thanks
Great video,
question, I thought a bike battery was good for let’s say 300 charges, I thought that was 300 charges from empty, if I only run it down to say a quarter empty, does that not mean I get 1200 charges.
In your analysis. If I ride 10 miles and then charge the battery, that means I will only get, 300 x 10 miles 3000 miles out of my battery?
Sorry for the long post.
I haven’t got my electric byke yet so am viewing on what and how to do things. This battery information was great and extremely useful . I am excited to receive be electric byke very soon. Thankyou. 🌈
another great informative video
Good info on charging. Thank you.
Very informative video. Thanks for the info
You're welcome!
Hi great video BTW. I have 2 36v Li Batteries, one at 8Ah on my Ancheer ebike that came with bike. The other 36v 10Ah as backup battery. Both chargers same 42v output voltage and 2Amp each and same charge plug. The thing is the bike came with a 3 prong grounded plug and the other with 2 plug 🔌 no ground. Each charge both batteries but when out riding hard to find street outlets with 3 prong plugs. So I take the 2 prong plug, is there any reason or issues why 3 vs 2 prong chargers have on the battery packs?
3 prong fully grounds the charger from emitting radio interference
Thanks so much for the advise buddy!
Great video. Helped me a lot. As always really appreciate all the in-depth info you provide in such a professional manner.
Can you turn your ebike on while charging and read the voltage off the display to see if you are at 90% etc?
Can a regular charger that comes with the bike get wet? does it still work after it dries out?
Thank you for a very informative video. I have a question that I wish you could answer at your earliest convenience. My country's electricity is 220. If I buy an American e-bike the charger will be 110... I'm just to change the plug (that goes to the wall) or I need a new charger that is 110-220? Thank in advance for your response.
your the GOAT dude i had no clue what to buy now i do
Good information, Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Such a useful video, 10/10
I have a 52v 17.5ah battery arriving today from China (finally). It has a barrel connection. I'm comfortable with soldering, would you recommend I change it out to something more compatible with charging at 3+ amps? My next project is building a battery, so I am looking for any excuse to crack this thing open and verify the cells they used, bms, etc. Not worried about voiding warranty.
I'm here because my AmpedBikes battery charger died. Universal charger looks like the way to go. Thanks for the info.
Hey man. I got the dyu d1f and in wondering if i can have the charger in over night so its full the next day? Does it have a protection that stops it from charging when the light becomes green? I dont wanna burn the house up or overcharge it. Its a lithium 36v battery.
Would you consider any benefit to power line conditioning or protection from other power anomalies? Or do all chargers protect well enough to not think about it?
You are the only American retailer , actually promoting an Canadian product, ( satiator) from Grin technologies, great video to new e-bike owners,
This very helpful about chargers and how long to charge the batteries.
Hi there , i am new to the Channel and to the Ebikes clan🤪
Hi I learned a great deal from your presentation. i have a question: Why my SANS E-bike Battery Charger get hot and its red indicator does not not turn green no matter how long it it hooked with the battery or even if the battery shows 100% charged. Is it a fault of battery or the charger?
Sir can you help me what is the best type of charging for motorcycle battery for only racing 150m ??
hello. Great video! I need your help knowing what I need to buy for my battery that I haven't been able to do! I have a battery that is 48V and on it it says that I should have a charger that is 54.6V 3A but the problem is finding a charger that has the right connector. I bought one that was dc contact and it was too small. The dimensions of the charging connection in the battery are 8mm in diameter and the hole in the middle is 2.1mm. I've found a few different ones, but I'm not sure if it's right. What should be considered before I buy again?
Hi i have a question. my was charging 6hours and now is blinking red?? What do that mean?
Can I charge my li-ion bike battery through the discharge plug? In my case, the discharge plug is an XT60 connector; the charging port accepts a 2.5 mm barrel connector.
My 48v, 500watt ebike is still going strong after 5+ years of almost-daily 5 mile rides on level ground. My charger flashes green when it gets to 80%, so most of the time I disconnect at that point. About once a month, or just before a long ride, I let it charge to 100% to balance the cells. My question: does the charger amperage have an effect on battery life? It seems like a 2 AMP charger might be easier on the battery than, say a 4 AMP charger.
Yes..lower Amps charging is better but slower
Hi ! Can I remove battery from my EMMO XTRON and charge it ?
I just bought a ecotric bike....it comes with battery in place. How long does it take to fully charge the battery one it is plugged into the battery ?
Great info/video, thanks!!
can you suggest a portable battery that can charge the battery on the bike incase your away from an outlet?
In general, is it safe to install a new battery with higher voltage, by one level, over the original battery voltage? For example, go from 24v to 36v, or 36v to 48v? Thank you for your videos!
Depends if your controller and motor can handle it, if they can, go for it!!
Great Video, just got a used Easy Motion Evo 27 2015 with no charger. I thing the CYCLE SATIATOR is the solution because I can not find a manufacturer charger. Any recommendation on where to find the manufacturer charger or adapters for the CYCLE SATIATOR?
Much appreciated, thanks for the vid.
Should I keep my battery in my house during cold winters? Should I periodically charge it over the winter?
Just got an e-bike
Amazing video
Great charger advise , Thanks for the vid. Love my batteries charged fully , but 90 % sounds better. Crazy;)
i just invested in a Cycle Satiator and a Cycle Analyst. I needed something that could help me better control how much engery i am putting in my battery and monitor how much energy my battery has left. I had one of those cheap chargers that came with one of my batteries and i think if over charged my battery which reduced the number of cycles i got out of it. I am also thinking it might have been a cheap BMS on the pack that might not be doing a good job of balancing the charge.
I want upgrade my battery 52 -20 for my class 2 Radrover do you have everything
Very good video. Exactly what I wanted to know. Thanks
That deserves a Good Job Bob ....very clear, well done. Not sure I can ask a question but wondering my charger lights up green when just plugged to wall outlet and stays green when batteries added even they have been in storage for months. How do I know if it is working?
Thanks for the tips!
Hi,can I use a different charger for a Scooter electric GIO different than the same brand suggested by manufacturer ?
Hi Kyle
Pease could you help?
I've just purchased a 48v 15ah silverfish battery pack from eBay, 2 questions if I may.
Q 1) it only reads 53.6v hot off the charger, and not 54.6v. is this okay? or does this need to go back?
Q 2) with the battery off the bike and key switched off, the charger stops charging at 53.6v, however, if I then switch the key to the on position, (still off the bike) it continues to charge for a further 45 minutes to an hour, is it safe to charge this way? As seems to be the only way to get it to around 54v
many thanks in advance
Daron
Hi just visiting. I have to hub motors from CSC and the chargers provided are 2 amp but the charger has a fan. Good quality!
I used to charge my bike when the battery was in it, i recently found out the charger goes right on the battery also, its a big electric moped,was wondering if u knew if this is the correct way to charge it , i barely use this bike right now because of how difficult it is to charge the bike
I’m using a lead acid battery for my electric scooter, should I upgrade it?
Great job!
Good video we just got our ebikes my wife's is a rad and we charged it like they said.for the first three times you charge it for twelve hours each time then after that till the green light comes on my himiway battery doesn't give a hole lot of info should I charge it like the battery on the rad? Thanks
When going from a 2 amp to a 3 amp and you don’t use the barrel connector where do you plug it in ?
Hello, love your videos! I am new to the bikes, I was wondering what a new battery cost for an electric bike. And thank you for all the great information!!
Nice Video again!! Congrats for almost 100K, you deserve it!! Pls have some fun and Party when you hit this mark, haha, cheers
Great video. How should you take care of a battery that may not be used for 6 months at a vacation house?
I'm starting out my ebike experience with a used Currie eZip Trailz which i revolted from 24 to 36 volts and works ok with the original controller. I charge the original 24 volt sla battery with the original charger which I think is a taper charger, ie. no bms capabilities. Directions say charge for 6-8 hrs so I put on a timer - way too easy to forget and overcharge.
Thanks u answered my question
I don't have an electric bike yet so T-shirt will be a good start :-D
Sounds like a plan, you win! Seriously though, you win the shirt. Email kyle@boltonebikes.com with your info. :)
@@Area13ebikes Hooray!!!! I never won anything you should see how happy I am!!!
Thank you so much 😊
Can you help ? I've had a new Folding E-Bike 20'' in storage for the past year, i'm just about to get at it to get it out, will the battery be OK ? I only used it about 6 times when I got it, also its a 24Volt battery that slides out of the back, 168Wh (EP20FCF) will I be OK using a 24Volt 2 Amp amazon ebike charger, not sure where the original is ! Thanks and great video.....
I agree about only charging up to 90% , in the news it was mentioned that the fires were caused by people overcharging their batteries
May i know why my battery not full me used 52v 24ah,,when charge only 55.7 charger turn to green before this my battery 58.6 full