How to look after your FLIT-16 battery

How to look after your FLIT-16 battery


ABOUT THE BATTERY


Battery capacity is measured in Watt-Hours.

The FLIT-16 comes with a 230 Wh battery that should have a suitable capacity to last for 20 – 30 miles for most riders on most journeys.

The battery can be locked in the bike by fixing the seat post in place using the lock on the seat post quick release.

The battery can be charged when it is inside the bike via the charging port, or outside the bike by removing it.

Modern lithium-ion batteries last over 500 discharge cycles before the capacity starts to decrease.


CHARGING




If the FLIT-16 is being stored outside, it is best to take the battery out of the bike and charge it inside, in a warm, dry place.

Do not charge the battery outside of the range of 0 °C ~ 45 °C. If the e-bike has been used in cold weather, leave the battery inside for at least an hour so that it can reach room temperature before charging.

During charging, the charger will show a red light. When the battery is fully charged, the charger will show a green light.

In order to get the maximum battery lifetime, charge and store the battery correctly.

When the battery is fully discharged, recharge as soon as possible.

We recommend you charge the battery at least once a month, or at the absolute minimum at least every 3 months, to keep it in good working order.


STORAGE


It's best to store your battery indoors, in a cool, dry place.

Batteries don't like temperatures below freezing, so it's best not to leave them in a garage or shed.
Avoid storing in extreme heat too, for example in a conservatory, or anywhere with a heat source nearby (e.g. a radiator).

Storage for longer periods

If you're planning to store your battery for a long period of time, it's best to store it between 30-60% charged.

Hibernation mode

When storing for long periods, place your battery in hibernation mode to slow the rate of discharge.
To do this, press and hold the power button on the battery itself until the lights go out.

If you have any questions about battery health, get in touch.


    • Related Articles

    • How to validate your FLIT-16 warranty

      Locate serial number First, locate the serial number on your handlebars. The number will look like “Founders’ Batch 001”.  Register online Visit https://flit.bike/warranty-registration/ Fill in your details and serial number. We’ll check your details ...

    • How to validate your FLIT-16 warranty

      LOCATE SERIAL NUMBER First, locate the serial number on your handlebars. The number will look like “Founders’ Batch 001”.  ​ REGISTER ONLINE Visit https://flit.bike/warranty-registration/ Fill in your details and serial number. We’ll check your ...

    • How to charge your FLIT-16

      CHARGING THE BATTERY WHILST IT’S INSIDE THE BIKE ​ To charge your FLIT-16, first assemble the charging cable by attaching the charging lead to the black transformer box. Then open the charging port on the left-hand side of the bike, and insert the ...

    • How to unbox your FLIT-16

      Unboxing First, carefully open the box using a pen knife or scissors. Try not to damage it as you may need it for the future. Take out any accessories on the top layer of the box, then remove your seat post, manual and folding instructions, charging ...

    • The anatomy of the FLIT-16: bike parts explained

      Parts of the FLIT-16, explained. We recommend watching this video as soon as you take your ebike out of the box, so that you can familiarise yourself with each part of the bike. PARTS OF THE FLIT-16 01 Handlebar clamp 02 Steerer tube 03 Clamp handle ...