How to make the batteries of your mobility scooter last longer
Here’s how to keep the batteries of scooters in excellent condition
Many people complain that the capacity of the batteries on their mobility scooters quickly deteriorates. In most cases, this is due to the fact that charging procedures are not followed or not followed correctly.
To keep your mobility scooter batteries vital it is very important that you charge the batteries regularly and completely, according to Plaza Movilidad scooter sales and rentals shop in San Pedro del Pinatar (Murcia).
Most customers underestimate the impact of their action on the life of their batteries. A regular and fully charged battery will normally last 2 to 4 years.
The most important rule to follow when maintaining battery life is to charge the batteries daily after use. When you recharge the batteries for 6-8 hours, the light of your charger will turn green, at this moment the batteries are only 90% charged. In practice, this means that the first green LED light will go out very quickly.
To charge them to 100%, you need to charge the batteries 4 hours more after the charger has turned green. For the bigger scooters, this means charging the battery every day after use, from dinner to breakfast – 8pm to 8am. Only then will you be able to use the full capacity of the battery.
Despite these measures, please note that the specified capacity (max. distance) is an average.
Here are three things that will affect the capabilities of your battery:
- Continuously driving at maximum speed
- The gradient of the road
- The weight of the person
Because the lifespan of the batteries depend so much on the way in which they are treated, if people followed these rules the longer their batteries will last.
To learn more about scooter care, including spare parts, or to book to rent a mobility scooter in the Murcia area, contact Plaza Movilidad now:
Address
Calle Concejas Emilio Tarraja 43, Pilar de la HoradadaTel: 0034 744 639 501
Plaza Movilidad: your one-stop shop for mobility scooter rentals and sales, and e-bike rentals in Pilar de la Horadada
Plaza de la Movilidad offers a wide range of high-quality scooters suitable for every individual's needs and preferences. Their selection includes compact models for indoor use, mid-size scooters for outdoor adventures and even a luxurious model with two comfortable seats – perfect for a fun day out with a friend or loved one.
Plaza Movilidad offers a quality and price guarantee for sales of scooters, walking frames, wheelchairs and other mobility aids, and they also have mobility vehicles available to rent.
From 2026, Plaza Movilidad and Flamingo Holidays are proud to offer a wide range of e-bike rentals. You can zip around town at a very affordable daily or weekly rate, and the Pilar base has lots of adult and children's options available.On October 1 2025 they moved a brand-new premises at Pilar de la Horadada (Calle Concejas Emilio Tarraja 43).
They are open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am until 1.30pm so pop in and have a look, or you can book a personalised appointment through WhatsApp on 0034 7446 39 501.And should your Spanish not be perfecto, no problem! Plaza Movilidad must be the most multilingual shop in the area, speaking several languages including Spanish, English, German and French, among others.
