Charging an electric scooter at home, the right way

The models in the City rides, home charging group and the no-licence group all charge with the charger that comes with them, plugged into an ordinary 220V socket. At hand-over the shop goes through what follows.

The socket

• A grounded 220V wall socket is all it takes.
• Thin extension leads can heat up over a long charge; a wall socket is safer.
• The charging spot stays dry and away from gutters.

How long it takes

From empty to full takes about 6–8 hours depending on the model, so most customers charge overnight. The charger switches off when the battery is full.

LFP batteries last longer when

• They are not run down to 0% as a habit. Charging at 20–30% is about right.
• They are not charged straight after a day in hot sun.
• A scooter left unused for a month is stored at around 50%.

When to bring it to the shop

• The charger gets unusually hot or smells of burning.
• Range per charge drops noticeably within a few weeks.
• The display shows a battery error.

All three free check-ups in the first year include the battery and the charger.