Lithium battery solutions for electric scooters, mobility scooters and electric scooters
I. Background of Electric Scooters, mobility Scooters, and Electric scooters
The development of electric scooters, mobility scooters and power-assisted vehicles has effectively addressed urban traffic problems and demands.
▲ Congestion and convenience demands: Urban traffic congestion is becoming increasingly severe, and people urgently need more flexible and convenient means of transportation to shorten their commuting time. Electric scooters and mobility scooters are small in size and flexible in operation. They can easily move through narrow streets and crowds, effectively avoiding congested sections and meeting people's needs for short-distance travel in cities.
▲ The pain point of the "last mile" : Public transportation has an advantage in solving long-distance travel, but the connection problem of the "last mile" has always existed. Electric scooters, mobility scooters and electric scooters can precisely fill this gap, making it convenient for people to quickly reach their destinations from bus stops, subway stations, etc.
Technological progress and innovation
▲ Battery technology innovation: The continuous improvement of battery energy density has increased the driving range of electric scooters, mobility scooters and electric scooters. The wide application of lithium-ion batteries not only enhances the battery life but also reduces the charging time and increases the practicality of the products.
▲ The integration of intelligent technologies: The development of intelligent technologies has brought more functions to electric scooters and commuter vehicles. If equipped with functions such as Bluetooth connection, GPS positioning, and intelligent speed limit, vehicle monitoring and anti-theft alarm can be achieved through the mobile phone APP, which enhances the user experience and safety.
Enhancement of environmental awareness
▲ The concept of green travel: With the enhancement of environmental awareness, people are increasingly inclined to choose low-carbon and environmentally friendly travel methods. Electric scooters and mobility scooters are powered by electricity, featuring zero emissions and low noise, being environmentally friendly and in line with the trend of green travel. They are favored by environmentalists and people who pursue a healthy lifestyle.
▲ Policy promotion: The government has introduced a series of policies to encourage green travel in order to reduce carbon emissions and improve the urban environment. Some cities have provided dedicated lanes for electric scooters and commuter vehicles or allowed their passage in specific areas, creating a favorable policy environment for their development.
New energy lithium batteries, with their advantages of high energy density, long cycle life and environmental friendliness, have become the preferred solution for electric scooters, commuter vehicles and power-assisted vehicles. This solution is designed to meet the application requirements of lithium batteries in electric scooters, commuter vehicles and power-assisted vehicles, ensuring that lithium batteries can provide safe, efficient and customized power solutions in special fields.
II. Analysis of Equipment Demand Characteristics
1. Equipment application characteristics
▲ Equipment types: urban commuting type, leisure and entertainment type, electric vehicle, etc.
▲ Working environment: Temperature range, -20℃ to +70℃, high temperature, high humidity environment, high vibration, etc.
▲ Power demand: Large continuous/peak power, long battery life, and the voltage platform generally adopts high-voltage platforms such as 36V or 48V.
2. Core requirements for lithium batteries
▲ High safety: Meeting the vehicle's requirements for shock resistance, water resistance, etc. under harsh working conditions.
▲ Long cycle life: ≥500 times (80% capacity retention rate).
▲ Fast charging: Supports fast charging and is suitable for high-intensity work.
▲ High-power discharge: The battery supports continuous high-current discharge, meeting the high-current requirements of high-power devices and ensuring their continuous and stable operation.
▲ Intelligent management: The BMS (Battery Management System) is equipped with functions such as overcharge protection, overdischarge protection, overcurrent protection, short-circuit protection, temperature protection, and fault diagnosis, making the battery more intelligent.
▲ Discharge temperature range: -20℃ to +70℃. In a low-temperature environment of -20℃, the battery's discharge efficiency is over 80%. A wider range of ambient temperature adaptability.
▲ Charging temperature: -20 ℃ to +50℃ range, with a wider adaptability to environmental temperatures.
III. Scheme Design
1. Battery selection
▲ Cell types: Ternary lithium batteries (ultra-low temperature, high energy density, high safety), lithium iron phosphate batteries (ultra-low temperature, high safety, long life), sodium-ion batteries (high safety, long life, good low-temperature performance). Different system cells are selected and matched according to different application scenarios.
▲ Battery combination configuration structure: Series and parallel schemes are designed based on the required voltage and capacity of the equipment to meet the requirements of different output voltage platforms.
▲ Structural design: IP65 to IP68 protection grade, shock-resistant structure, explosion-proof enclosure (suitable for extreme environments or flammable and explosive environments).
2. BMS Management System
Core functions:
▲ Real-time monitoring of the voltage, temperature, SOC (State of Charge), and SOH (State of Health) of individual battery cells.
▲ The battery charging active balancing technology enhances the consistency of usage among battery cells and extends the lifespan of the battery pack.
▲ The I2C/SMBUS/CAN/RS485 communication interface enables data interaction and communication with the main control system of the equipment.
▲ The Coulomb computing method makes the battery SOC more accurate and the battery smarter.
3. Charging solution
▲ Charging equipment: Customized smart charger/charger/charging cabinet, supporting constant current and constant voltage (CC-CV) charging.
▲ Charging strategy: Select fast charging or slow charging mode based on the working conditions to prevent battery overload.
▲ Intelligent control and management: Based on the technical performance characteristics of the battery, the battery charging process and fault diagnosis are intelligently controlled.
IV. Safety and Compliance
1. Safety protection
▲ Thermal management: By adopting a reasonable structural layout, thermal runaway can be reduced. Physical cooling/air cooling systems can be used to ensure temperature uniformity during battery use and effectively control battery thermal runaway.
▲ Fault protection: Multiple hardware protection mechanisms such as overcharge, overdischarge, short circuit, overcurrent, and over-temperature.
▲ Fault protection: Multiple hardware protection mechanisms such as short circuit, overcurrent, and over-temperature.
▲ Explosion-proof certification: The design can pass various safety regulations certifications.
2. Standard compliance
▲ Comply with national standards: GB31241-2022 (Safety Technical Specification for Lithium-ion Batteries and Battery Packs for Portable Electronic Products), GB 17761-2024 (Safety Technical Specification for Electric Bicycles), GB/T 34131 (Lithium Batteries for Power Storage), GB 38031 (Safety Requirements for Batteries Used in Electric Vehicles), GB9706 series (Safety Standards for Medical Electrical Equipment), etc.
▲ How to obtain domestic and international certifications: GB certification, UN38.3 certification, UL certification, IEC certification, CE certification and other various certification requirements.
V. Project Implementation Plan
Number |
Progress stage |
Project content |
Periodic plan |
1 |
Demand research |
Equipment parameter and working condition data collection |
Within one week |
2 |
Scheme design |
Customized battery packs and BMS development |
2~3weeks |
3 |
Sample testing | Charging and discharging, high and low temperature, safety protection, structural performance verification testing, design compliance verification testing |
3~4weeks |
4 |
Small-batch trial production | Material preparation plan, production assembly, aging, and full inspection and testing |
2~3weeks |
5 |
Medium-batch trial production | Material preparation plan, production assembly, aging, and full inspection and testing |
2~3weeks |
6 |
Mass production | Material preparation plan, production assembly, aging, and full inspection and testing |
4~6weeks |
7 |
Delivery, transportation and maintenance | Installation and commissioning, operation training | Within one week |
VI. Economic Benefit Analysis
1.Cost comparison
▲ Compared with other means of transportation, electric vehicles have lower energy consumption costs, life cycle costs, and parking costs, etc.
2. Energy-saving benefits:
▲ Compared with fuel vehicles, it has a higher energy utilization rate and recyclable energy, reducing the total energy consumption.
3. Maintenance cost:
▲ The cost of replacing each component and the maintenance cost are much lower than those of fuel vehicles.
VII. After-sales Service
1. Warranty period: 1 to 5 years of after-sales warranty, with a lifespan of over 500 to 1,000 cycles (whichever comes first).
2. Remote monitoring: According to the actual demand status, the cloud platform provides real-time monitoring of the battery status and early warning of potential faults.
3. Emergency Response: Respond within 4 hours, provide solutions within 8 hours, and offer on-site technical support within 24 to 48 hours.
Hint:
▲ The plan needs to be refined based on specific equipment parameters (such as voltage, capacity, and size limitations).
▲ It is recommended to conduct joint debugging with the equipment manufacturer to ensure the compatibility of the battery with the entire machine system.