RCR Battery Best Practices Guide

RCR Battery Best Practices Guide

Following these battery best practices will help maximize performance, extend battery lifespan, and reduce the risk of long-term issues with your RCR battery.

General Battery Care Guidelines

Lithium batteries perform best when they are not kept at extreme charge levels for extended periods.

  • Avoid storing the battery at 100% for long periods

  • Avoid storing the battery below 50% for long periods

  • For long-term storage, a charge level around 50–70% is ideal

    • Unplug battery from the RCR 

Charging Best Practices

During regular use

  • Charge the battery when convenient, not only when fully depleted

  • Partial charges are safe and do not harm the battery

  • Use the correct charger for your battery voltage and amperage

Charger notes

  • Charging at a rate higher than the stock 10A charger can accelerate battery cell degradation and will void the warranty

  • If the battery is warm after riding, allow it to cool before charging, as it may not begin charging immediately and this is normal behavior

Heat management

  • Lithium batteries and motors generate heat under heavy load

  • Aggressive riding, sustained high speeds, and hill climbing increase heat

  • If the system becomes hot:

    • Reduce speed

    • Switch to a lower power mode

    • Allow the bike to cool

The bike may enter a protective reduced-power state when hot. This is normal and prevents damage.

Storage Best Practices

Short-term storage (days to weeks)

  • Store between 50–80% charge

  • Keep the bike in a cool, dry environment

Long-term storage (weeks to months)

  • Store the battery around 50–60% unplug battery from the RCR 

  • Check battery charge periodically

  • Do not leave the battery fully charged or fully depleted for long durations

Battery Health & Safety Notes

  • Lithium batteries can become unbalanced or unrecoverable if neglected

  • ONYX does not repair, refurbish, revive, or rebalance batteries, these items must be completed by a professional lithium battery shop

  • If a battery becomes severely unbalanced or fails to charge properly, replacement is often the safest option

Connector Care

QS8 / QS9 connector best practices

  • Ensure connectors are clean and fully seated

  • Dirty or loose connectors can cause:

    • Arcing

    • Power cutouts

    • Error codes

  • Exposure to weather, debris, or vibration can loosen connectors over time

  • Periodically inspect and reseat connectors if needed

Summary

Do:

  • Store between 50–70% when not riding

  • Let the battery cool before charging

  • Reduce speed if the system becomes hot

  • Keep connectors clean and secure

Avoid:

  • Long-term storage at 100% or near empty

  • Aggressive riding on low battery

  • Attempting battery repairs

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