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Zero Motorcycles Forum | 2013+ / Re: Zero Battery Air Cooling process
« on: December 19, 2023, 06:28:41 PM »
Hey everyone,
As someone who's been into ebikes for a while, I'd say air cooling for ebike batteries, like on the Zero FX 3.6, generally does the job pretty well. It's true that your riding style can impact how hot the battery gets. If you're going for a leisurely ride, you likely won't have heating issues. But on a more intense ride, especially in hot weather, the battery might heat up more.
Starting with a cool battery, as Fran K mentioned, can make a difference. Also, parking in the shade while charging, like Zelidar does, can help keep things cooler. However, it's been my experience that these bikes are designed to handle a fair bit of heat without trouble.
Overall, battery overheating isn't usually a big concern with most modern ebikes, including the Zero models. Just ride smart and keep an eye on your bike's performance in extreme conditions.
As someone who's been into ebikes for a while, I'd say air cooling for ebike batteries, like on the Zero FX 3.6, generally does the job pretty well. It's true that your riding style can impact how hot the battery gets. If you're going for a leisurely ride, you likely won't have heating issues. But on a more intense ride, especially in hot weather, the battery might heat up more.
Starting with a cool battery, as Fran K mentioned, can make a difference. Also, parking in the shade while charging, like Zelidar does, can help keep things cooler. However, it's been my experience that these bikes are designed to handle a fair bit of heat without trouble.
Overall, battery overheating isn't usually a big concern with most modern ebikes, including the Zero models. Just ride smart and keep an eye on your bike's performance in extreme conditions.
