Motorino Battery Replacement Purchase

[smileyoneme]

Hi,

I have a Motorino XPn and my 48v SLA battery pack just swelled up and died on me so I’m looking to upgrade to a better battery system. I am looking for some advice on a battery purchase. I am sticking with 48v although I was tempted to go to 60v.

Got it narrowed down to three providers, I am sure someone here has bought one of these.

In no particular order.

Mr. Scooterboost
http://mr-scooterboost.com/48V-22AH-LITHIUM-KIT-FOR-48V-SCOOTERS-LITHIUM48V22AH.htm
He states 22AH but the picture clearly shows 20AH. I can drive to his place so I don’t have to worry about shipping.


Ping Battery
http://www.pingbattery.com/servlet/the-2/lifepo4-lithium-ion-phosphate/Detail

With PayPal you have some recourse if there is and issue.


This AliExpress one looks decent
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/48V-20Ah-LiFePO4-Battery-1000W-BMS-6A-Charger-FOR-E-BIKE-Free-Shipping/328001_821460991.html

AliExpress does offer full refund if item not received.

 

[mistercrash]

Go with the Ping, they have been in business for a good while and have proven repeatedly that they sell good products and have great customer service. Ali Express is hit and miss. Mr Scooterboost has a bad reputation on the the Toronto Electric Riders Association forums where he started to advertise at first.

 

[imorton]

I have a Gio scooter, 48v, and I went with a LifePo4 pack from Sun-Thing28 on eBay and I couldn't be happier. It is similar to Ping's design, and he has various sizes, EX: 48v 20ah, 48v25ah, etc…

Cost was half of the others, and it came with a 5 amp charger.

You can have it shipped by Air Mail (1-2 weeks) or by slow boat (7-8 weeks) which reduces cost significantly .

I have been using it for a few weeks now, and it balances quickly, and holds a 53-54v charge after a few days sitting idle.

I hope this helps, IAN…

 

[mistercrash]

You can also take a look at this thread to have more options.

http://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=61927

 

[smileyoneme]

Thank you for the replies.

I checked out all the links and I think I will go for Ping. I spent the summer using a pedal only bike, makes me realize how lazy I had become always using my electric bike. It was hard to build up endurance for longer rides. Recently I noticed that Ping has a newer V5 model out which he says is even better. Is it me or does his price seem slightly better now for the same battery than V4 batteries.

 

[skeelo]

Just to add I purchased a couple parts from mr scooterboost, he was pretty cool and helpful, helps I guess if you're a local in the Lower Mainland area in BC, rather than Toronto.