Your battery worked hard over the winter. Find out what cold weather does to your ride—and what to do about it.
Whether you stored your ride or kept commuting through the snow, your e-bike or e-scooter battery has likely taken a hit. Cold temperatures, moisture, and long periods of inactivity can all reduce battery health—and leave you with frustrating performance issues now that spring has arrived.
Here’s how winter affects your battery—and what you can do to restore its power.
1. How Cold Weather Impacts Battery Performance
Lithium-ion batteries don’t love the cold. In fact, low temperatures can reduce your battery’s effective capacity by up to 30% or more. That means less range, slower acceleration, and longer charge times.
Cold weather can also cause the internal resistance of your battery to rise, which puts more strain on the system and can lead to long-term damage if not addressed.
Common winter-related effects include:
- Reduced range (even on a full charge)
- Sluggish performance or power delivery
- Batteries that appear to charge quickly, but drain even faster
- In some cases, total power failure or error codes
2. Warning Signs Your Battery Needs Attention
Spring’s the perfect time to assess whether your battery just needs a warm-up—or something more.
Look for these red flags:
- You’re charging more often than usual
- Your ride powers off suddenly mid-trip
- You notice new error messages or flashing indicators
- The battery doesn’t hold a charge, even after a full night plugged in
- If you're seeing any of these signs, it’s time for a check-up.
3. How to Recover Battery Performance
If your battery’s struggling, here’s what you can do:
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Bring it in for a professional battery health check.
At Repair and Run, we offer battery checks in spring to help you assess any winter wear and tear. We’ll test your battery capacity, look for internal errors, and recommend next steps—whether that’s a deep cycle, a repair, or a replacement. -
Store smart next winter.
Batteries should ideally be stored indoors, charged to around 50-70%, and kept away from freezing temps. Avoid leaving your ride outside or in unheated garages for long stretches. -
Don’t ignore early signs of trouble.
Battery issues rarely fix themselves. Acting early can save you from bigger repair costs—and keep you safe on the road.
Get Rolling Again
If your e-bike or e-scooter isn’t performing like it used to, let’s take a look. A simple check-up could get you back to full range and performance, just in time for better weather.
👉 Book your battery check today and give your ride the fresh start it deserves.