The use of electric motorcycles in the country is on the rise. Many people are starting to switch for various reasons, most importantly related to cost efficiency.

As is known, many studies say that using electric motors not only contributes to preserving the environment, but also saves the wallet.

Some time ago, Senda Hurmuzan Kanam, Head of the Center for Electricity Survey and Testing, New, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation, Directorate General of EBTKE, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, said that currently the cruising ability of electric motors reaches an average of 40 to 60 kilometers (km) in one full battery charge.

Riding an electric motorcycle for a distance of about 40 km requires an average of 1 kWh of electrical energy, which when diluted is only IDR 1,450 per kWh.

Meanwhile, an ordinary motorcycle with the same distance is equivalent to 1 liter of Pertalite at a price of Rp 10,000 per liter. From this data, we can see the comparison of the efficiency of expenses, not to mention the cost of servicing conventional motorbikes, which of course cannot be said to be cheap either.

However, riding an electric motorcycle cannot be confused with carrying a conventional motorcycle or gasoline engine. There are several behaviors that must be considered so that the life is more durable.

What are the behaviors to watch out for, here's a summary:

 

  1. Parking

It may seem trivial, but the habit of parking your motorcycle in the open during the day without any protection can have fatal consequences.

Fatal here will make the quality of the electric motor battery reduced. Even the biggest impact can trigger damage such as bloated batteries that cause damage and can no longer be used.

If so, of course the cost of replacing the battery is very expensive. Because as is known, 60 percent of the price of an electric motor is influenced by the battery component.

“As much as possible, avoid parking directly exposed to sunlight. These conditions will sooner or later damage the battery because it receives excessive heat from internal and external sources,” said Darto, a Selis technician, some time ago.

 

  1. Charging TIme

Another habit that must be considered is the charging problem for the battery. Try when the motorbike has been driven, don't charge it immediately.

Let it sit for some time first so that the cooling process is maximized. After that, charge it.

(Foto, Dok : United E-Motor)

“If the battery is hot after use, its performance will decrease or is usually termed inconsistent and can over-charge and over-discharge,” he said.

 

  1. Over Capacity

Quoting from Selis' official website, one of the things that electric motorcycle users should avoid is the issue of carrying capacity. Don't make it a habit to carry excessive items or loads.

Keep in mind, each electric motor has a maximum load so that the dynamo can work optimally. If the power capacity does not match the maximum load, the motor will become hot.

An electric motor bearing an excessive load will produce excessive amperage. This is what produces high temperatures in the armature.

For conventional motorcycle users who are just switching to electricity, it is indeed necessary to be able to adapt first regarding these new habits.

It seems trivial, but if you ignore these habits, it can actually be very detrimental because the cost of repairs is certainly very expensive.