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Title: How well do electric motorcycles do in hot climates like Phoenix, AZ?
Post by: electricdominic on March 29, 2012, 12:31:18 AM

How well do electric motorcycles do in hot climates like Phoenix, AZ?

Title: Re: How well do electric motorcycles do in hot climates like Phoenix, AZ?
Post by: Richard230 on March 29, 2012, 03:44:25 AM

I'll let someone else answer that. It has been a long time since I have been hot.   ;)

Title: Re: How well do electric motorcycles do in hot climates like Phoenix, AZ?
Post by: protomech on April 07, 2012, 08:03:25 PM

I'm in Alabama, and summers here tend to peak in the 100-105 range. Generally speaking, batteries perform better in the heat (more capacity and power) but also suffer more wear. Motors tend to perform a little worse, they can become heat-soaked if the cooling system cannot handle the heat. Depending on the battery specifications, you may have to charge in the shade instead of direct sunlight.

The EIG cells in the zeros are listed as +50 degrees C (122 F) maximum storage and operation, and +40 C (104 F) maximum charging temperature.

On a really hot day in AZ you might have to bring the bike inside after a ride to charge - or wait for the evening.

In AL I'm not worried about the temperatures, but I will be charging in the garage.