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Reblogged by jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein"):

CathyTuttle@social.ridetrans.it ("Cathy Tuttle") wrote:

E-BIKE owners!! Did you know?

Let your batteries warm up for a while before charging them. Charging a lithium ion battery when it's close to or below freezing will damage it, permanently reducing its capacity.

This is why: https://electronics.stackexchange.com/questions/263036/why-charging-li-ion-batteries-in-cold-temperatures-would-harm-them

HOT TIP:
Best to charge between 10 to 27 C (50 to 80 F), never below freezing.
#BikeTooter

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• This is a photo of a person pushing an e-bike with a large battery. This is a delivery person in NYC who I'm sure knows a whole lot more about taking care of e-bikes than I do. (remote)