How Long Does It Take To Charge A Scooter Battery?

All these different types of scooters are fitted with different kinds of batteries. From the old-school lead-acid batteries to their new-age counterparts, the lithium-ion batteries there is a lot to choose from. You can even change the batteries in the scooter after buying the vehicle, but that’s not our focus today.

How long does it take to charge a scooter battery?

An electric scooter battery typically takes six to seven hours to reach full capacity. A mobility scooter might take anywhere from 6 to 10 hours to reach 100 percent. The batteries of Razor scooters take about 12 hours to full charge and finally, the Bird and Lime scooters take five to six hours to reach full capacity.

While that is the simplistic answer, it is important to remember that these numbers vary based on usage and the specific model of the scooter you are trying to charge. It also depends on wear and tear over time which might lead to situations like sulfation. Let’s talk about all of that and then some.

It is important to understand that there are different types of scooters and it works in different ways for all of them. Let’s do this category wise.

Electric Scooters

The first thing to understand is that some electric scooter models come with fast chargers. And some of them use regular ones with a fast charging mode. Using a regular charger but not the fast charging mode is actually good for the lifespan of the battery. The time it takes for your specific charger to reach full capacity will be mentioned in the user manual. You can also check out the manufacturer’s website to get those exact numbers and be able to check as well how long does a scooter battery charge last.

If you don’t find that information, you will still see the energy storage capacity of the battery and the current of the charger. Using those details, you can calculate the charging time.

Take the Xiaomi M365 Pro for instance. If you are using a lithium-ion battery, it has a storage capacity of 12 Ah and the output current will be 1.7 amperes. So, the formula to calculate the charging time is:

13 Ah/[1.7 A x 90%] = 8.49

If you don’t have these numbers at your disposal, and that’s a possibility, you just have to depend on anecdotal evidence from long-term users.

If you are trying to figure out which scooters are the fastest to charge, a little research will show you that electric scooters from the brand Micro pass that test with flying colors. The four models mentioned below go from 0 to 100 percent in about an hour.

Micro Peugeot Kick x2
Micro e Micro one
Micro Falcon X3

If you are trying to avoid the slowest charging electric scooters, you might want to avoid the Dualtron X which takes about 25 hours to go from 0 to 100 percent. But it makes up for that in performance. It is an elite model scooter, one of the fastest and has the longest range. It is also excellent for hill climbing.

If you were just looking to learn about the average charging time of a scooter, you can park that figure between six and seven hours. But you will see that the exact details depend on the model and the way you use it. A lot of them will charge under six hours provided they are well maintained. If you are limited by budget, you can get a decently priced model that will charge anywhere between three and eight hours.

Now, how often you should charge them is a whole other question.

Mobility Scooters

These are becoming a popular choice for many individuals, especially those who are physically challenged. These vehicles are easy to use and get you around short distances with ease.

When you are charging scooters, you will see a little orange or red light on the battery which is placed on the mobility aid. The time it takes to charge one of these depends on several factors. It could be the brand or the size of the scooter itself and the type of battery it uses.

For most of them, however, it takes about 6 to 10 hours to reach full capacity. And you must remember that no matter what kind of power supply you are using, never charge it for more than 12 hours and definitely leave it charging overnight.

You will know that it is fully charged when the red or orange light turns green. If you got a fancy model, it might even flash. Check your user manual to confirm these details. It is recommended that you charge them every time you use the scooter to make sure the battery is in good shape.

The Shoprider Echo 3 Wheel Scooter is a good model in terms of both performance and pricing. The Drive Spitfire Scout Compact Scooter is a bit more expensive but still cracks the top five preferred choices when it comes to mobility scooters. The eFoldi, which is a British model, is also a popular one.

Razor Scooters

These are those foldable scooters you have seen both kids and adults use. The Razor E300 is one of the most popular models in this category. It comes with a 24-volt battery and goes on for about 45 to 60 minutes which is a little over 10 miles when it is fully charged. The manufacturer recommends that you charge it for 10 to 12 hours after using it.

But the E Prime Electric Scooter has a 36 V lithium-ion battery pack and goes at 15 miles per hour. The ride time can be expected to be about 40 minutes. The charging time is the same except initially, you might need to do an overnight charge.

The Razor E100 is also a coveted model which comes with rechargeable batteries. It can go only 5 to 10 miles before it will give up on you, but that is about 90 minutes of ride time.

Mostly, charging razor scooter take about 12 hours to charge. But since overcharging is an actual problem with these scooters, you don’t want to keep an eye on the charger light and remove the charger right after it turns green. Always keep on mind the razor scooter charge time.

Other popular models are:
Super Turbo Elite 36v Electric Scooter
Razor RX200 Electric Off-Road Scooter
Gigabyke Groove 48v 750w Electric Moped
EcoReco M5 E-Scooter

Bird Scooters

Charging Bird scooters is pretty easy and you can use a standard outlet that you got from Bird to get the job done. If you have never seen one, they essentially look like the charger you use to juice up your laptop.

Now, it takes roughly four or five hours for a bird scooter to go from zero to full capacity. As is the case with the other models, you do not want to charge these scooters overnight because they too get damaged due to overcharging. Apart from charging, their performance also depends on the weight of the driver, average speed, road and weather conditions.

Lime Scooters

How long does it take to charge a lime scooter? Lime scooters are almost the same as Bird scooters. In fact, the chargers for both scooters are actually interchangeable. The advantage with these scooters is that you can stack them up and charge them using the outlet given to you by the manufacturer.

Just make sure that you start charging the scooter with the most amount of charge. The instinct is to charge the one with the least amount of juice, yes. Fight it because if a Lime scooter has an 80 percent charge, it will take only about an hour to reach 100 percent.

A scooter with little to no life will take about five to six hours to reach full capacity. On average, a well-maintained model takes about three to four hours to reach full capacity.

Moped Scooters

While the terms are often used interchangeably, mopeds are actually not the same as scooters and most definitely not the same as motorcycles. But we are not here for that. The battery of a dead moped can take about 20 hours to reach full capacity but the average charging time for these vehicles is three to seven hours.

About the author, Phil Borges

Phil Borges is a battery aficionado. He's written extensively about batteries, and he loves nothing more than discussing the latest innovations in the industry. He has a deep understanding of how batteries work, and he's always on the lookout for new ways to improve their performance.