6 reasons why electric bicycles and motorbikes run out of battery quickly
(Baonghean.vn) - If one day, when you turn on the key to start the bike or electric motorbike, it doesn't move, you may have used the vehicle incorrectly, leading to problems with the storage and discharge parts (battery or battery)... Below are the reasons why the vehicle runs out of power quickly.
1. Due to battery
When the electric bicycle or motorbike runs out of power quickly, the first thing to do is to check the battery. It may be because the battery has been used for a long time and is swollen or worn out, causing it to not charge. If the battery is swollen or worn out, you should replace it with a new one.
2. Due to charging
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If you have checked that the battery is fine, check the charger again. In many cases we have encountered, the cause is a problem with the car's charger. You should replace the charger.
3. Due to brakes and bearings
Another reason is that the vehicle has been used for a long time without maintenance, causing the oil in the bearings and wheel hubs to dry out, the tires and brake pads after use are worn, close to the brake pads, making the movement of the wheels more difficult; leading to heavy vehicle movement; The solution is to immediately replace the bearings and brake pads.
4. Due to the motor core and rim not being cleaned
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The operation of bicycles and electric motorbikes is the process of friction between the rim and the motor core creating friction particles. If these friction particles are not cleaned, they will lead to a decrease in speed and inertia of the rotation during operation. This will increase the power consumption of the electric bicycle battery.
Check this cause by putting the bike on the center stand and turning the throttle at idle to check the engine noise. If the engine makes a strange noise and the wheel rotation stops quickly when the throttle is reduced.
The motor should be cleaned by removing the motor core and wiping the core and motor ring to remove dust and friction particles.
5. Due to under-inflated tires
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A very common cause is that the vehicle uses tubeless tires, so people often ignore the tires; when the tires are under-inflated, it also causes the battery to run out quickly.
The reason is that when the tire is flat, the friction between the wheel and the road is greater, so the engine has to work harder, so it needs to use more electricity to supply the battery, so the car often runs out of power faster.
6. Water in engine
The engine is flooded, causing the wheels to seize, or the brakes to seize, and heavy wheel rotation also causes the vehicle to quickly run out of power. To check, you put the bike on the center stand and spin the two wheels to see if they are smooth. If the wheels spin heavily, you need to take them to an electric vehicle shop for repair.
Video tutorial on how to fix the problem of electric vehicles running out of power quickly. You will learn another useful tip to ensure your journey is smooth.