Electric bike in the rain: do or don’t?
You can expect an electric bicycle – especially if your e-bike has a well-known Dutch brand – to withstand a Dutch storm. Various bicycle brands indicate that this is not a problem. Nevertheless, there are known cases where there is damage to the e-bike after a rain shower.
In this article you can read more about electric bicycle in the rain.
Battery e-bike and a rain shower
On average, the warranty on an e-bike battery is 1 to 2 years. It is also laid down by law that you can expect the battery of your e-bike to have a realistic lifespan, especially under normal user conditions. Read more tips on this page to increase the life of your battery.
A rain shower – certainly the rain showers that we are used to in the Netherlands – fall under normal weather conditions. Regular (heavy) rain showers pass by. This is simply part of the Dutch climate. An e-bike battery should be able to handle this well. Do you have an e-bike and do you notice that the battery starts to show defects after a rain shower? Then this is covered by the factory warranty!
Take good care of your bicycle battery
Although the battery of your e-bike should be able to withstand a heavy rain shower, it is always better to prevent defects. It is therefore advisable to store the e-bike under a roof in case of heavy precipitation. Did you know that it is also forbidden to clean your e-bike with, for example, a high-pressure cleaner? This can cause damage. And bad news; this damage is not covered by your warranty.
Are you tired of the bad weather in the Netherlands? Every now and then, looking for the warm weather for a cycling holiday is very tempting. Protect your e-bike well during transport. Rain that remains on the road can splash against your e-bike at speeds above 100 kilometers per hour.
For example, make sure you have a protective cover for your battery. Especially in precipitation and extreme hot and cold temperatures, it is recommended to use a protective cover for your battery. An example of such a protective cover is the Basil Battery Protective Cover – Universal – Frame, available at Fietsvoordeelshop.nl!
Have you not yet purchased an electric bicycle or does yours need to be replaced? Read all about the best electric bicycle brands on this page.
