Know Your Ride

Module 03PREPARE

POWER UP SAFELY

Battery • Charging • Storage

Learn safer habits for inspecting, charging, handling, and storing your e-bike battery—so you can keep the power you need with less risk.

Know Your Ride artwork about battery, charging, and storage habits.

2. Key Takeaways

What you’ll learn

Use the Right Charger

Use the charger designed for your bike or battery.

Charge with Care

Use a suitable surface and stay present instead of leaving it unattended.

Know Warning Signs

Stop using a battery that swells, overheats, leaks, or smells unusual.

Store It Smart

Follow manufacturer instructions and use a cool, dry, ventilated place.

3. Signature Learning

Charge smart. Spot the warning signs.

Good battery habits include knowing when something may not be right and what to do next.

Charge Smart

  • Use the right charger
  • Follow the manual
  • Stay nearby while charging
  • Keep the area clear
  • Charge on a stable surface

Watch for Warning Signs

  • Swelling
  • Unusual heat
  • Leaking
  • Strange odor
  • Visible damage

4. Ride IQ Quiz

Check what you learned.

Choose one answer for each question. Your answer locks after selection and feedback appears immediately.

Question 1: What is the best charger to use for your e-bike battery?

What is the best charger to use for your e-bike battery?

Question 2: What is a safer charging habit?

What is a safer charging habit?

Question 3: Which of these is a warning sign that a battery may not be okay?

Which of these is a warning sign that a battery may not be okay?

Question 4: Where is the best place to look for battery-specific guidance?

Where is the best place to look for battery-specific guidance?

Question 5: What matters when storing an e-bike battery?

What matters when storing an e-bike battery?