Looking after your E-Bike battery tips from Bikmo insurance
When you’re touring with the Caravan and Motorhome Club, an e-bike is the ultimate "sidekick" for exploring. Whether you’re popping to the local village for supplies or tackling a scenic coastal trail, your e-bike represents a significant investment.
The heart of that investment - and the part that requires the most care - is the battery. In partnership with Bikmo, we’ve put together this guide to help you protect your power source and highlight the exclusive benefits available to you as a Club member.
- Temperature is everything
The sweet spot: Store and charge your battery in a dry area between 5°C and 20°C to conserve the battery cells for longer.
Summer safety: Never leave your battery in a hot car or direct sunlight behind glass; heat can degrade cells rapidly.
Winter care: If you’re storing your bike at home over winter, take the battery inside. Cold damp conditions can lead to "deep discharge," which might prevent the battery from ever charging again.
- The 60% rule for storage
If you aren't planning to ride for a few weeks, don't store the battery at 0% or 100%. Aim for around 60% charge. This reduces chemical stress on the cells. Check it every month or two and give it a small "top-up" if it drops below 30%.
- Safety first while charging
Use the original charger: Cheap aftermarket chargers are one of the most reported causes of e-bike fires.
Don't charge overnight: Charge your battery when you are awake and nearby.
Smoke Alarms: Always charge in a room with a working smoke detector.
- Transit precautions
When traveling with your e-bike on a rear-mounted rack, always remove the battery and store it inside your tow car or motorhome. This protects the battery from road vibrations, rain, and potential theft.
Get Ready to Roll!
We hope this gives you some inspiration for your next caravanning and cycling adventure. Remember, keeping your bike protected is just as important as keeping yourself safe. Bikmo offers specialist cycle insurance to cover your bikes against theft, accidental damage, personal cover, and more, giving you peace of mind on every journey.
Benefits include:
- 12 Months For The Price Of 11 For Club Members*
- 25% Discount On E-Bike Premiums (compared to regular bicycle premiums)**
- 50% Discount on additional insured bikes from your household, covering the whole family on the same policy
- Enhanced cover benefits including bikes in locked vehicles, on bike racks and locked to a caravan or trailer^
Bikmo’s hassle-free cover includes:
There’s also options for personal cover for you too.
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Happy cycling, and we'll see you out on the trails!
The Bikmo Team
* 12 months for the price of 11 is applied as an 8.33% discount. Minimum premium £3.73/mo and policy wording applies. This promotion is provided by Bikmo Limited, 1 Minerva Court, Minerva Avenue, Chester, CH1 4QT, who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority ref.745230
** Data and reduction on e-bike policies from 2020. Full announcement can be found here.
^ Subject to Bikmo’s locking requirements. Enhanced cover benefits: available to all members and non-members; available when purchasing a Bikmo policy via https://www.caravanclub.co.uk; enhanced cover benefits will be applied as endorsements and shown on your schedule.