Battery replacement

[Georgevancouver]

I own a Promovec retrofit e-bike kit. The battery does not charge anymore (specs enclosed. My dealer says the company does not exist any more. Idaelly, I would like to rewplace the battery with a small and lighter model adn ove that is chargable witha USB port so I don't have to carry heavy charges while travelling.
Any suggestions for me?

 

[Diggs]

No battery for an ebike can be realistically charged via USB. There's just not enough power/amps or voltage.

Promovec stills exists by the looks of it. Send them an email?

 

[harrisonpatm]

Even the most advanced USB chargers these days top off at about 200-250 watts, which is still great, but usually not enough to charge an ebike battery in what most people would consider a reasonable timeframe. People want it though, and it's technically possible, so we might see it someday. Just not currently.

Listen up, electric bike companies. You need to give your e-bike batteries USB-C charging, stat!

Electric bike battery USB-C chargers are long overdue. They'd be simple. They'd be convenient. And they need to happen. Here's why.

electrek.co

 

[docw009]

I seem to remember reading about battery rebuilders in Vancouver, but it was bad news. A rebuilt pack from a local guy caught fire and killed some one. Nonetheless, there are still people that advertise rebuilds in your area, and maybe they are better now. Professional Battery Refurbishing For E-Bikes And E-Scooters | ProMech BC

 

[Diggs]

the most advanced USB chargers these days top off at about 200-250 watts

That would be USB PD PSS. I've only heard about the spec but never seen a charger based on it. Any linkage? (USB C (5v) will never be able to charge ebike.)

 

[harrisonpatm]

That would be USB PD PSS. I've only heard about the spec but never seen a charger based on it. Any linkage? (USB C (5v) will never be able to charge ebike.)

I don't have a link, like you, I've read about it and I'm sure it's available somewhere. But I haven't personally seen one for sale.

 

[E-HP]

I bought a laptop 2 years ago with USB C charging. 65W at 20V. Died in a year, because the USB C port wasn't very durable, especially as a power connector, and the port wore out. The USB C plug has so much tech built into it, that replacing the socket was impossible, so I got another laptop and just had enough charge to transfer my stuff to the new one. Such a poor choice for a power connector in my opinion.

 

[Mesanos]

I own a Promovec retrofit e-bike kit. The battery does not charge anymore (specs enclosed. My dealer says the company does not exist any more. Idaelly, I would like to rewplace the battery with a small and lighter model adn ove that is chargable witha USB port so I don't have to carry heavy charges while travelling.
Any suggestions for me?
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There are two of these batteries for sale on eBay right now, $350 and $500. If you trust the bizarre scam site quanta vici, they claim to have one for $300, but I will say I had an annoying time trying to buy something through them and their required installment payment provider Sezzle, though I did eventually get my money back…

 

[LewTwo]

I don't have a link, like you, I've read about it and I'm sure it's available somewhere. But I haven't personally seen one for sale.

PD Chargers have a Type "C" connector and communications protocol. The default if it can not establish protocol is 1 Amp at 5 volts (USB-3 type "A" standard). PD 3.1 devices it can go up to 48 Volts and 240 Watts. FYI: I have several of them. They are generally smaller and more efficient than those damned wall warts.

USB-C Power Delivery - Everything you need to know

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[Speeduptoslowdown]

I have two of these batteries brand new and in the box. Promovec is a Danish eBike company I used to do business with.

I can help you.