Do I trust the battery gauge or volt meter?

WayneM

Hi everyone.At age 64 I just purchased my first scooter two days ago. A Vsett 10+. I’m over the moon with it and the whole new world it’s opened up in these trying times we find ourselves in. My question is, as far as range, Do I trust the battery gauge ( similar to a car fuel gauge) or do I trust the volt meter. My battery gauge was saying only one bar of 5 remaining (after about 50kms on single motor mode and going easy) I’m told the realistic range was about 90kms. Yet the volt meter started off at 68v and at the point mentioned had only dropped to 57v. Which one do I trust? 30miles is a long walk home?

DrScootLittle

Congratulations on your first scooter! Excellent choice! (also a lot of scooter!)

Go with the volt meter. Check the user manual and P-settings to find out the cut-off voltage for your scooter. (I’d check ours but I’m not in the office today).

If it helps, our Vsett 10+ covered 33.6 miles (54km) in dual motor mode, top performance settings, averaging 18.6 mph including starts and stops (typically running up to about 28 mph between stop signs).

Keep in mind the batteries have less energy per volt at the beginning and ending of the voltage range. So the voltage will change more quickly at the beginning and ending.

-Paul from ESG