❄️ How to winterize 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 keep riding through the cold or prefer to store your board until spring, it's important to know how to protect your gear and battery during this period.
Everything you need to know to properly winterize your board
You'll find two practical guides here: one for those who keep riding during winter despite the conditions, and another for those who put their board to rest until the good weather returns.
🛹 Riding in winter
Avoid moisture: No rain or wet surfaces
Dry after every 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 location: 15°C to 25°C, no damp basement
Regular maintenance: Motors: every 15 days
🛹 Riding in winter: precautions
Riding in winter is possible, as long as 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 connectors and cause corrosion or a short circuit.
If you happen to ride through a wet area, dry your board thoroughly after the session: wipe it down with a dry cloth, then use an air blower or spin the motors briefly to remove moisture.
Preparing your winter ride
Keep your board in a temperate place before heading out so the battery doesn't start "frozen".
Regularly check tires, belts and bolts: 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 heaters or stoves.
Clean dust, salt and moisture from trucks, motors and connectors.
Check that the wheels spin freely and the belt isn't damp before storing the board.
- Drying at room temperature
- Cleaning trucks and motors
- Checking wheels and belts
Storing your board: full winterization
Before putting your board away for several weeks:
Make sure it's perfectly dry, especially around the motors and bearings (and electronic components). A damp board stored in a closed space is the best recipe for corrosion.
Clean the deck, trucks and wheels thoroughly. Remove any salt, mud or dust residue.
- Completely dry board
- Thorough cleaning (trucks, motors, deck)
- Screws and belts check
Battery and storage
Store your board with a charge between 70% and 100%. A battery left at a very low level can go into deep discharge, which irreversibly damages the cells.
Keep the board in a dry place at a stable temperature (15°C to 25°C). Avoid cold garages, damp basements or uninsulated rooms.
Run the motors for a few minutes every 15 days, then charge slightly to keep the cells active.
Where and how to store your board
Avoid damp areas or areas prone to frost.
Leave your board flat or hung by the trucks to relieve the tires.
Don't cover it with thick fabrics: let the air circulate.
- Dry, temperate location (15-25°C)
- Flat or suspended position
- No thick covering
🌸 The spring wake-up
When the good weather returns, take the time to do a full 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 a few gentle throttle and brake tests to make sure everything responds properly.
Your board will be ready to go like day one.
🧠 In summary
👉 If you ride in winter, avoid wet surfaces and dry your board thoroughly after every 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 the key to preserving the battery, preventing corrosion and enjoying your board for longer.
📖 Full maintenance guideFrequently asked questions about winterization
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 would damage the cells.
Where to store your electric skateboard?
In a dry, temperate location (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 charge slightly to keep the cells active.
What to check before riding again in spring?
Screws, belts, battery and tires. Charge to 100% and test throttle/brake before riding.
Got a question about maintaining your board?
The Evo-Spirit team is here to help.
📖 Also read: Full board maintenance guide