What is the battery chemistry?

Battery chemistry is NMC for EV applications and LFP for Storage applications

How much does the battery weigh?

Epluto7G – 14.4kg, Epluto - 9.2kg, Etrance - 6.4kg, Etron+ - 3kg

Which type of casing are used?

Epluto7G – Metallic IP65, Epluto - ABS Plastic IP65, Etrance - ABS Plastic IP65, Etron+ - Hailing casing IP65

Battery have any digital display?

No, don’t have any digital display.

Do Batteries have any BMS? Which type of BMS are used?

Yes, battery having Active balancing system, type of BMS depends upon the battery voltage rating and current rating.

Lithium-ion battery portable or fixed?

Lithium-ion batteries are portable.

Do batteries have any warranty?

EV Batteries (NMC) are covered under 3 years warranty and Storage batteries (LFP) with indoor applications are covered under 5 years of warranty

How much battery cycle life?

800 to 1200 cycles for EV (NMC) Batteries and 1500 to 2000 cycles for Storage (LFP) Batteries

What are the applications of LI-ION batteries?

1.Automotive,
2. Electric vehicles,
3. Energy storage systems,
4. Solar power usage,
5. Home UPS

Can I charge with the device on?

Parasitic load can alter full-charge detection and can overcharge the battery

Do I remove the battery when full?

Not necessary; charger turns off automatically. However, as a safety practice, it is recommended to unplug the charger from the battery once it is fully charged

How do I store my battery?

Store in cool, dry and non-dusty place with partially charged

Does the battery heat up on charge?

Yes it may get slightly warm

How do I charge when cold?

Do not charge when the ambient temperature is below +10 degrees

Can I charge at hot temperatures?

Do not charge above 45°C

What should I know about chargers?

Battery must stay cool; no trickle charge when ready

Should I use up all battery energy before charging?

Deep discharge increases the internal resistance of the battery, which may temporarily cause an increase in temperature. If it is done frequently, then battery will go through degradation

Optimizing Your Battery Life?

Yes

What are the advantages of lithium-ion batteries?

1.Higher specific energy and faster discharge capabilities with Power Cells,
2. Long cycle life and extend shelf-life; maintenance-free,
3. Higher capacity wrt the given volume, lower internal resistance and greater coulombic efficiency,
4. Simple CC-CV charge algorithm and reasonably shorter charging times,
5. Lower self-discharge

Why are lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles?

Lithium-ion batteries are currently used in most of the electric vehicles, and predominantly in 2W and 4W, because of their higher energy per unit mass relative to other electrical energy storage systems.

How to charge a lithium-ion battery?

Please refer and follow the standard instructions provided by the OEM Charger or Battery Manual. It is highly recommended to follow safe operation of Lithium Ion Batteries and standard protocols as per the guidelines of OEM. Any sort of battery or/and charger tampering or/abuse may not only degrade the life of the battery, but also can potentially lead to thermal runaway issues.

Give me any guidelines for Using Lithium-ion Batteries?

Use only lithium-ion cells with a designated protection circuit board and indeed with an approved charger. Do not short-circuit, overcharge, crush, drop, mutilate, penetrate with foreign objects, apply reverse polarity, expose to high temperature or disassemble packs and cells.

What are the standard guidelines for Charging Lithium-based Batteries?

Charge at a moderate temperature. Do not charge either at freezing temperature or at hot ambient conditions, and when the battery is directly exposed to the sun light or dust or water or humidity. Apply charging to an empty battery for a smaller amount of time before storing (40 to 50 percent SOC is ideal for the storage of the battery).

How does temperature affect my batteries?

Higher temperature, i.e. above 45°C can cause degradation to the battery and also reduce the efficiency of the battery, and the effect of higher temperature will be worse during the charging process compared to the discharging process. At lower temperatures, below 10°C, charging the battery to full capacity will be extremely difficult and discharging rates will not achieve the best of the battery potential. Hence, it is strongly recommended to charge the battery between 25°C to 35°C, and operate the battery for discharging between 15°C to 45°C.

How Fast Will My Lithium Battery recharge?

The answer depends on the total Amp Hour (AH) rating of your Lithium Battery pack and the current output rating of your charger. The recommended time for charging the Lithium battery is around 3 to 4 hours or higher, as faster charging can cause significant degradation to the life of the battery and also lead to thermal runaway issues

Which type of charger to use for a lithium-ion battery?

If you have bought the vehicle or battery from PURE, strictly use the charger supplied by PURE, with the matching current and voltage

How to Charge and When to Charge?

1. KeepStore Lithium-ion at partial charge in a cool place
2. Battery at a moderate temperature
3. Avoid deep cycling
4. Avoid abuse
5. Avoid ultra-fast charge

How to protect the battery?

Cell protection can be external to the battery and this is one of the prime functions of the Battery ManagementSystem.

How to maintain the battery?

Brand new batteries should be given a full charge cycle before use. Routine checks should be conducted on the battery’s charge status as per the guidelines in the manual.

How to do transportation?

Always check all applicable local and national safety regulations before transporting a Lithium-Ion battery. Contact your nearest dealer and it is imperative to transport the battery in the standard packaging materials and box supplied by PURE.

What are the features and benefits of a Lithium-ion battery?

1. Integrated BMS (Battery-Management system)
2. Fast Charge Capable
3. Low self-discharge
4. Long Cycle Life
5. High Energy Density
6. High Voltage
7. Environmentally Preferred
8. Very efficient

Any safety guidelines?

Do not short-circuit the Li-ion battery. Do not short-circuit the Li-ion battery.Do not dismantle, crush, puncture, open or shred the Li-ion battery.Do not expose Li-ion battery to heat or fire. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight. Do not use any charger other than that specifically provided for use with the Li-ion battery. Keep the Li-ion battery clean and dry.

How are the individual cells balanced in the lithium battery?

The active BMS, which is an integral part of all PURE batteries, automatically balances the cells in both current and voltage modes, depending upon each cell condition. Balancing can take place during charging, idle and discharge modes, and will not have an effect on the functionality of the Li-ion battery. Please see our battery data sheets for certain salient features of BMS parameters.

What is your battery Charging Safety?

To properly connect the charger to the scooter battery, it is strongly recommended to charge your battery in a well ventilated area, dry, cool and non-dusty area

What is the shelf life span of a battery?

5-8 years if used under standard operating conditions and as per the guidelines issued as per the manual

How to know when the battery is fully charged?

Glow green LED on charger

What is the input and output rating of the charger?

1. Epluto7G / Epluto - 230v/67.2v,10Ah
2. ETrance - 230v/54.6v,5Ah
3. ETron+ - 230v/42v,13Ah

How to know when the charger is not connected properly?

Charger fan is not working and doesn't show any LED indications.

How to find a failed charger?

Charger fan may not work and shows only green LED.

What do we do when the battery is not fully charged?

Note the LED indications and contact pure ev.

What type of precautions do we take before connecting the charger to the battery?

Avoid broken IEC connector cause mismatch polarities

Why does the battery take more time to finish full charge after 50 to 80% charge?

To avoid the heat and suppress the battery life cycle degradation we are providing trickle charging to charge the battery in safe mode.

Is the battery charged in a running vehicle?

Yes, the battery will charge in running mode using regenerative braking features.

What type of precautions do we take when the battery gets over heating?

Disconnect the charger and reconnect the charger after 3 to 4hours and maintain 15° to 45°C temperature.

What type of precautions do we take when smoke or smell comes from a battery?

don't connect the charger and contact pure ev

What do we do when unfortunately positive and negative terminals get shorted?

Remove the particle ASAP contact pure ev.

What do we do if any smoke or smell comes from the charger?

Disconnect the charger from the supply mains and contact pure ev.

How to disconnect the battery when smoke comes from vehicle?

1. Turn off the key
2. Turn off MCB from vehicle
3. If possible remove the battery from vehicle and contact pure ev

Which charging method is safe either direct vehicle charging or direct battery charging?

There is no difference between both having the protection to maintain safe charging.

What to do when the battery goes to sleep mode?

Contact pure ev for proper guidance.

Can we use AC charging to the Battery?

No, The Battery storing only dc power, use only company provided charger.

Does LFP charger fit for lithium-ion battery?

No, only use the proper charger provided by the pure ev.

What type of precautions do we take when the battery is not given proper mileage?

Maintain a gap after a long drive to connect the charger.

why is not safe to store discharged Batteries?

Every Battery has a self discharge rate so that we must charge before storing the battery.