What is a 72v 25ah cut off voltage ?

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Hi people new be here i am looking to install a battery in to a e bike but it is 3000w lithium battery 72v 25ah e bike battery
my motor is 2000w yes its not road legal but in my city there is no police so really if i cruse at 35km in busy traffic how far would i get.
 

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well each cell in a battery is supposed to run from 3.0 to 4.2 volts. a 72V system should be a 20 series set, so the lowest voltage would be 3 x 20 or 60V.
 
20S with most chemistries means charging up to 84V, 82V better for longevity.

Low voltage cutoffs would be 64V, 60V lowest, 70V for better longevity.

Based on per-cell voltages of 4.2, 4.1, 3.2, 3.0 and 3.5 respectively.

So if you decide to go to 19S instead, easy to multiply.
 
You don’t say your cell’s chemistry. Lithium is in most batteries nowadays, but different chemistries have different specs and requirements.

LiCo cells prefer a 3.7v low limit, which is their nominal voltage. Below their nominal voltage, usage can only be low C-rate to avoid thermal build up, and each cell should be monitored individually. That is because below nominal voltage, LiCo cells are inconsistent, thus loosing balance quickly.

I know many LiCo cells are spec 3.0v cut-off (even seen 2.5v), but this is theory. In practical usage, they really don’t like lower than their nominal voltage, and they have little capacity left at that point anyway. Best is to have a battery big enough, that you never have to use all of its voltage operation range.

Lithium is pretty aggressively reactive, best safety measure is to monitor cells temp and to know the comfort zone of your specific cells. Set a battery temp alarm, or build to have temp in sight at all time during charge and discharge.
 
Yes allowing a draw right down to the mfg minimum spec will **greatly** shorten lifespan.

3.0 at rest is lower than I'd allow any bank of mine, even if it meant walking the bike home.
 
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