❄️ How to Winterize Your Electric Skateboard?
Preparing your board for winter is key to making it last.
Winter is coming, temperatures are dropping, and roads are getting wetter… but your electric skateboard still deserves some attention! Whether you keep riding despite the cold or prefer to store your board until spring, it's important to know how to protect your equipment and battery during this period.
Everything You Need to Know to Properly Winterize Your Skateboard
Here you'll find two practical guides: one for those who continue to ride through winter despite the conditions, and another for those who put their board away until warmer days return.
Riding in Winter
Avoid Moisture: No rain or wet ground
Dry After Each Ride: Dry cloth + air blower
Charge at Room Temperature: 15°C to 25°C ideal
📦 Storing for Winter
Battery 70-100%: Avoid deep discharge
Dry, Temperate Place: 15°C to 25°C, no damp cellars
Regular Maintenance: Motors: every 15 days
🛹 Riding in Winter: Precautions
Riding in winter is possible, provided you follow a few simple rules.
Never ride when it's raining or the ground is too wet. Water, salt, and mud can seep into the motors or electronic connections, causing corrosion or a short circuit.
If you accidentally cross a wet area, dry your board thoroughly after the session: wipe it with a dry cloth, then use an air blower or run the motors for a few seconds to expel moisture.
Preparing for Your Winter Ride
Keep your board in a temperate place before riding so the battery doesn't start out "frozen."
Regularly check the tires, belts, and screws: cold hardens materials and increases mechanical stress.
Adapt your speed and riding style: cold or slightly wet roads require more caution.
Always charge your board at room temperature (15 °C to 25 °C). Charging a cold battery reduces its performance and lifespan.
After the Ride: Quick Maintenance
Let your board dry at room temperature, away from radiators or stoves.
Clean dust, salt, and moisture from the trucks, motors, and connectors.
Check that the wheels spin freely and the belt isn't wet before storing the board.
- Air dry at room temperature
- Clean trucks and motors
- Check wheels and belts
Storing your board: complete winterization
Before storing your board for an extended period:
Make sure it's completely dry, especially around the motors, bearings, and electronic components.
Let it air out for a few hours in a temperate room.
Avoid cold garages, damp cellars, and uninsulated rooms.
Stagnant water and extreme cold are your board's worst enemies: they can damage the battery and electronic components.
Battery and storage
Your board's battery is its heart: treat it with care.
Store your board with a charge between 70% and 100% to prevent deep discharge.
Keep it in a dry place at a stable temperature (15°C to 25°C).
If you don't ride for several weeks, run the motors for a few minutes every 15 days, then recharge slightly to keep the cells active.
Where and how to store your board
Avoid damp areas or those prone to frost.
Leave your board flat or hang it by the trucks to relieve pressure on the tires.
Do not cover it with thick fabrics; allow air to circulate.
- Dry, temperate place (15-25°C)
- Flat or suspended position
- No thick cover
🌸 Spring awakening
When the good weather returns, take the time to do a complete check before hitting the road again. Verify the screws, belts, battery status, and the pressure of the tires.
Recharge your board to 100% before your first session. Give it a few small accelerations and brakes to ensure everything responds well.
Your board will be ready to ride like new.
L'essentiel
👉 If you ride in winter, avoid wet ground and dry your board thoroughly after each ride.
👉 If you store your board for the season, keep it in a dry, temperate place with the battery between 70% and 100%.
Proper winterization is key to preserving the battery, preventing corrosion, and enjoying your board longer.
📖 Complete Maintenance GuideFrequently Asked Questions about Winter Storage
Can you ride in the rain?
No. Water, salt, and mud can seep into the motors and cause corrosion or a short circuit.
At what temperature should the battery be charged?
Always at room temperature (15-25°C). Charging a cold battery reduces its performance and lifespan.
What charge level is best for storage?
Between 70% and 100% to prevent deep discharge, which can damage the cells.
Where to store your electric skateboard?
In a dry, temperate place (15-25°C). Avoid cold garages, damp basements, and uninsulated rooms.
How to maintain the battery during winter storage?
Run the motors for a few minutes every 15 days, then recharge slightly to keep the cells active.
What to check before riding again in spring?
Check the screws, belts, battery, and tires. Recharge to 100% and test the accelerator/brake before you ride.
Got a question about maintaining your board?
The Evo-Spirit team is here to help.
📖 Also read: Complete Guide to Maintaining Your Board
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