The freedom and flexibility many people experience when they start using a mobility scooter can be life-changing—until the battery runs out unexpectedly. If you're a mobility scooter user or your planning to purchase one in the future, take a look at the following three ways to extend the lifespan of your mobility scooter battery.
Charging Your Battery
It's pretty obvious that you'll need to charge the battery on your mobility scooter regularly; however, there are a few ways you can extend the battery's lifespan with correct charging. Don't push your battery to its limits and wait until it runs completely down before you charge it up. Get in the habit of charging your scooter after you've used it, and if you only use your scooter occasionally, you may want to check the battery level prior to use, giving it a top-up charge when it reaches 50% or less.
Always use the charger provided when purchasing your scooter, and don't forget to unplug the charger once the battery has fully charged. Overcharging your battery by leaving it on the charger for more than 24 hours can lead to a reduction in battery life.
Storing Your Scooter
Infrequent users of a mobility scooter should really ensure that their scooter is stored well when it's not in use. Whether you are storing your scooter for 2 weeks or 6 months, it is important to find a storage spot that is both cool and dry.
For those who live in a particularly hot or cold environment or if outside storage is your only option, consider covering your scooter with a waterproof cover. While this can be as simple as a good quality tarp, there are custom-made covers that can be purchased to fit your scooter like a glove. Don't forget to make sure it is fully charged prior to storage and to disconnect the charger when storing your scooter.
Upgrading Your Battery
If you have noticed a significant drop in the performance of your mobility scooter battery, it could be time for a replacement. There are a few different types of scooter batteries on the market; however, if you can upgrade to a lithium battery for your scooter, you may enjoy a longer battery lifespan.
Lithium batteries are lightweight, which makes them a wonderful solution for mobility scooters. Not only will your lithium battery outlast a traditional scooter battery, it can also be charged at any time without damaging the battery's life.
For specialised advice and support for your mobility scooter battery, chat with your local mobility scooter retailer today.
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