Charging your Bosch ebike battery for the first time

When you get home with your ebike for the first time, you'll want to fully charge the battery. The battery gets its full performance right from the start and does not need to be fully charged more than once in order to 

Daily Battery Charging

Lithium-ion batteries last a long time, but there are certain things you can do to extend the service life. Even if you’re not using the ebike, it will eventually lose capacity over time. 

Follow these tips to make sure your Bosch ebike battery lasts as long as possible and is able to be charged safely:

• Only use an authentic Bosch charger that is compatible with your Bosch ebike system.
• Charge your ebike battery in a dry location that has a functional smoke detector.
• Charge the battery at room temperature whenever possible.
• Once the battery is charged, disconnect the charger from the battery. Do not continuously keep the battery on the charger for long periods of time.
• Charge the battery before draining it completely whenever possible. 
• The battery can be connected to the charger at any charge level. You can remove the battery from the charger at any point without damage to the battery.
• Excessive heat can damage the battery. Charge in the shade or in a cool room and avoid direct sunlight while charging whenever possible.
• The Bosch Battery Management System will protect the battery from charging in excessive heat to ensure safe operation.
• When temperatures are below freezing, charge the battery at room temperature and then insert it on your ebike immediately before riding.
• If you need to store your battery for longer periods of time, Bosch recommends a charge level of 30-60% at room temperature in a dry environment.
• Do not store or charge the battery near flammable or combustible materials.

Bosch Ebike Battery Service Life

The main influences on service life are the type and duration of use. With appropriate treatment, a Bosch ebike battery can last as long as 37,000 miles!

Cleaning

• A damp cloth is all that is needed to clean the battery.
• Always remove the battery from the ebike when cleaning. Never use a pressure washer or steam to clean the battery (or ebike).
• Bosch batteries come with a protective coating on the terminal contacts. A light coating of terminal grease can help extend the protection from corrosion. Clean the terminals if necessary.

Moisture

Bosch ebikes are designed to be used in wet weather . The contacts are designed so that water can drain easily, but the port area should be kept clean from debris in order to prevent water from accumulating.

Disposal

When your Bosch battery is at the ends of its days, Clever Cycles will accept your worn out battery for recycling. A list of the brands we can except are listed on our Bosch battery recycling page.