Charging habits
- Charge little and often. Topping up every evening is better for the battery than regularly running it down to almost empty.
- You do not need 100% every day. If your daily ride is short, charging to around 80–90% is plenty; charge to full before a long day.
- Let it cool after a hard ride. After a long fast run on a hot afternoon, give the scooter a few minutes in the shade before plugging in.
- Use the supplied charger in a properly earthed socket, never through an extension board.
Parking in the heat
Direct sun on a parked scooter on a May afternoon heats the whole vehicle. Wherever you can, park in shade — under a tree, in a basement, or with a breathable scooter cover. It helps the battery and the seat you are about to sit on.
If the scooter will sit unused
Going away for a few weeks? Leave the battery at roughly half charge rather than full or nearly empty, park it somewhere cool and dry, and check the charge in the app now and then. If it sits for a long time, top it up periodically so it never runs flat.
Signs it is worth a check
- Range dropping noticeably faster than before, in similar riding.
- Charge falling overnight when the scooter is not used.
- Unusual warnings on the dashboard or in the app.
Book a battery check at any of our showrooms. We read the actual state of health and tell you whether what you are seeing is normal. See the battery warranty guide for what is covered.
Questions we get asked
Yes. Daily top-ups are better for a lithium-ion battery than repeatedly running it nearly empty.
You can, and you should before a long ride. For short daily use, charging to around 80–90% is plenty.
Ather's battery-management system protects the pack, but sustained heat ages any lithium-ion battery faster. Parking in shade and letting the scooter cool before charging after hard rides helps.