❄️ How to winterise your electric skateboard?
Preparing your board for winter, the key to making it last
Winter is coming, temperatures are dropping and roads are getting wetter… but your electric skateboard still deserves a little attention! Whether you continue to ride 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 winterise your skateboard
Here you'll find two practical guides: one for those who continue to ride during winter despite the conditions, and another for those who put their board away until warmer weather returns.
🛹 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 and temperate place: 15°C to 25°C, no damp cellar
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 and cause 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 remove moisture.
Preparing your winter ride
Keep your board in a temperate place before riding so the battery doesn't start "frozen".
Regularly check the tyres, 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 that the belt isn't wet before storing the board.
- Drying at room temperature
- Cleaning trucks and motors
- Checking wheels and belts
Storing your skateboard: full winterisation
Before storing your board for several weeks:
Ensure it is perfectly dry, especially around the motors and 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 skateboard's worst enemies: they can damage the battery and electronic components.
Battery and storage
The battery is the heart of your board: treat it with care.
Store your board with a charge between 70% and 100% to avoid 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 or frost-prone areas.
Leave your board flat or hung by the trucks to relieve pressure on the tyres.
Do not cover it with thick fabrics: allow air to circulate.
- Dry and temperate place (15-25°C)
- Flat or suspended position
- No thick cover
🌸 The Spring Awakening
When warmer days return, take the time to do a complete check before hitting the road again. Check the screws, belts, battery condition, and tire pressure.
Charge your board to 100% before your first session. Give the accelerator and brake a few gentle taps to check that everything responds well.
Your board will be ready to go again as if it were the first day.
🧠 In summary
👉 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 winterisation is key to preserving your battery, preventing corrosion, and enjoying your board for longer.
📖 Complete maintenance guideFrequently asked questions about winterisation
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 you charge the battery?
Always at room temperature (15-25°C). Charging a cold battery reduces its performance and lifespan.
What charge level for storage?
Between 70% and 100% to avoid deep discharge that could damage the cells.
Where to store your electric skateboard?
In a dry and temperate place (15-25°C). Avoid cold garages, damp cellars, and uninsulated rooms.
How to maintain the battery during winterisation?
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?
Screws, belts, battery, and tires. Recharge to 100% and test accelerator/brake before riding.
Got a question about your board's maintenance?
The Evo-Spirit team is here to help.
📖 Also read: Complete guide to maintaining your board
