How do I maximize the lifespan of my ePropulsion battery?

There are a number of factors that can impact the lifespan of your ePropulsion Spirit battery, which include:

• Avoid regularly depleting the battery less than 20%: If you regularly run your battery below 20%, it will decrease the lifespan of your battery. We recommend charging your battery when it reaches 20% whenever possible. It’s OK to occasionally deplete it to as low as 5% but try not to fully deplete it. You can always purchase a second Spirit Battery Plus if you need more range.
• Employ good charging habits: While it’s good practice not to deplete your battery less than 20%, it’s better for the battery health to deplete to a 20% to 50% charge before charging it. If you regularly charge your battery when it’s already at 60% or more it will reduce the lifespan.
• Avoid temperature extremes: Avoid storing your battery at below freezing temperatures. ePropulsion recommends storing your battery in a dry location with an ambient temperature between 15°C (59°F) and 25°C (77°F). The battery should always be charged at between 5°C (41°F) and 30°C (86°F). Never use your battery to power the motor when the temperature is below -10°C (14°F) or above 60°C (140°F). Charging, discharging and storing your ePropulsion Spirit Plus battery within moderate temperatures within the ranges above will help maximize the battery’s lifespan.
• Keep is semi-charged over the winter: Before storing your battery for the winter, charge it to over 60%. The battery will slowly discharge until it hits 60%. When the battery has not been used in a while and hits 60% charge, it will go into deep sleep mode. In deep sleep mode, the battery self discharges more slowly than normal. To wake it up in the Spring, simply plug the battery into the charger. It is recommended that you plug in the battery once every three months when not in use in order to check the state of charge. If it has fallen much below 60%, repeat the step above. If you store your battery for a long period of time with less than 60% charge, it may self discharge to 0%. If the battery deeply discharges to a true zero percent charge, it will not be able to be recovered and you will need to purchase a new battery.