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[PhreaK]

What are peoples current approaches to charging in the wet? Due to living in an apartment block with a backwards body corporate, my only charging options (until my lease runs up) are when I'm out and about - mainly at work. This is also out in the open so if it rains, the bike gets wet. The C13/14 coupler for the onboard charger obviously leaves a little to be desired when it comes to protection against the elements. Aside from throwing a cover on the bike, what do others do?

[Justin Andrews]

If its heavy, I'll move the bike into my workshop, otherwise I just put some covers over the bike.

[BrianTRice@gmail.com]

A bike cover should work. Some bike covers have built-in moisture vents to prevent moisture from collecting under the cover while it rains.

These will help preserve the bike, particularly the few places where metals that rust are used, but the Anderson DC input above the motor apparently can cause issues when damp.

Make sure the cable dries out, probably by just storing it in a warm/dry place when you're not using it.

Of course, a garage or covered parking with an outlet is best, but that's not always cheap enough to get.