I think I’m about to buy a Velotric T1 ST Plus which would be my first ebike.

The manual says to store it indoors at a temperature of 50°F to 77°F (10°C to 25°C). However the location I actually have to store it in is in an uninsulated shed that will probably reach 120ºF (50ºC) in the summer in baking sun, and below freezing in the winter.

Is this going to kill the bike or its battery?

  • njordomir@lemmy.world
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    10 days ago

    The operating temperatures of lithium ion batteries are there for your safety and probably include a margin. You’ll likely find them listed in the manual. They also have different tolerances for temperature while, charging, idle storage, or discharging. With that said, exceed them at your own risk. If I was in your situation, I personally would look for a bike with a removable battery that I can charge indoors. This way you also won’t have to deal with the performance hit that comes from cold weather operation. If you are dead set on a bike with an integrated battery, I own one and I bring it in from the garage during cold spells. No risk of overheating where I am. It’s inconvenient having my bike sitting in my office/bedroom, but if it’s just a few weeks out of the year, I can live with it.