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Battery Information
There are essentially three main types of mobility scooter battery; 1) Sealed Lead Acid (also known as absorbed glass mat, or AGM), 2) Gel Cell and 3) Li-Ion. These are usually 12-volt batteries and mobility scooters use them in pairs, giving a total output of 24 volts.
The first two types (AGM and Deep Cycle Gel Lead Acid ) both use a lead-acid reaction to generate power in the same way a car battery does, but be aware that a car battery cannot be used in place of a mobility scooter battery, due to the way they deliver their power. This type of battery technology has been around for well over a century, but unlike many car batteries both these types are sealed units, which ensures there is no chance of spillage and no need to top up the fluid levels. Since both types are sealed and maintenance free, you should experience few problems handling batteries and no issues with travel by air, should the need arise. Gel Cell batteries can undergo many more recharging cycles before they need to be replaced, and for daily users, will almost always offer better value for money in the long term. Some mobility scooters, particularly the newer lightweight folding scooters, now take advantage of Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery technology. This is similar to the type used in your mobile phone or laptop, and benefits from a much better power to weight ratio which for the user, means a much lighter battery to lift out of the scooter while still retaining good range. Of course, these types of battery are more expensive to buy than lead-acid batteries, but they make up for that in the long run, because they can go through many more charging cycles before needing to be replaced.
As well as the voltage, there is another important code factor to consider. The number of amp hours (abbreviated to Ah) will have an impact on the range of your mobility scooter. Although there are a large number of different Ah the vast majority of scooters share around five main Ah types, and many batteries will be compatible with more than one scooter. The exception to this is Li-Ion batteries which are usually unique to a particular make or model.
The first two types (AGM and Deep Cycle Gel Lead Acid ) both use a lead-acid reaction to generate power in the same way a car battery does, but be aware that a car battery cannot be used in place of a mobility scooter battery, due to the way they deliver their power. This type of battery technology has been around for well over a century, but unlike many car batteries both these types are sealed units, which ensures there is no chance of spillage and no need to top up the fluid levels. Since both types are sealed and maintenance free, you should experience few problems handling batteries and no issues with travel by air, should the need arise. Gel Cell batteries can undergo many more recharging cycles before they need to be replaced, and for daily users, will almost always offer better value for money in the long term. Some mobility scooters, particularly the newer lightweight folding scooters, now take advantage of Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery technology. This is similar to the type used in your mobile phone or laptop, and benefits from a much better power to weight ratio which for the user, means a much lighter battery to lift out of the scooter while still retaining good range. Of course, these types of battery are more expensive to buy than lead-acid batteries, but they make up for that in the long run, because they can go through many more charging cycles before needing to be replaced.
As well as the voltage, there is another important code factor to consider. The number of amp hours (abbreviated to Ah) will have an impact on the range of your mobility scooter. Although there are a large number of different Ah the vast majority of scooters share around five main Ah types, and many batteries will be compatible with more than one scooter. The exception to this is Li-Ion batteries which are usually unique to a particular make or model.
How to Choose and Change the Correct Mobility Scooter Battery
The first and most important piece of advice, is to check the specific details for your make and model in the operating instructions for your mobility scooter. Mobility scooter batteries come in pairs of 12 volts each, connected in parallel, making a total of 24 volts output. If you are replacing old batteries, you should always replace both at the same time with a pair of new ones. When buying new batteries, it is also important to know the physical battery dimensions as batteries of the same Ah can vary in size. Another important factor to know is the battery terminal type. Make sure the terminal is the same and will not come into contact with the mobility scooter chassis causing it to short.
Mobility Scooters with a Li-Ion battery are generally a lot simpler, since the battery will be much lighter and simply clicks into place with a simple release mechanism for removal. Li-Ion batteries are also much simpler.
Always put your new AGM or GEL batteries on a FULL 8-14hr charge before using your scooter
Mobility Scooters with a Li-Ion battery are generally a lot simpler, since the battery will be much lighter and simply clicks into place with a simple release mechanism for removal. Li-Ion batteries are also much simpler.
Always put your new AGM or GEL batteries on a FULL 8-14hr charge before using your scooter
Please follow these steps to properly break-in your new batteries for maximum efficiency and service life.
- Fully charge any new battery prior to its initial use. This initial charging cycle brings the batteries up to about 88% of their peak performance level.
- Operate your scooter in familiar and safe areas. Drive slowly at first, and do not travel too far from your home or familiar surroundings until you have become accustomed to the controls and have properly broken in the batteries,
- Fully recharge the batteries. This recharge should bring the batteries up to about 90% of their peak performance level,
- Operate your scooter again,
- Fully recharge the batteries again,
- After four or five charging cycles, the batteries are able to receive a charge of 100% of their peak performance level and are able to last for an extended period of time.
How can I ensure maximum life for deep cycle batteries?
Fully charged deep-cycle batteries provide reliable performance and extended battery service life. Keep the batteries fully charged whenever possible. Batteries that are deeply discharged, infrequently charged, or stored without a full charge may be permanently damaged and cause unreliable performance and limited-service life.