| Today, we’re diving into the world of e-bike modifications, specifically how to add a second battery to the Lectric XP4. This upgrade can significantly boost your range, giving you more miles to explore on your electric adventures. To get started, you’ll need a few key components: a second battery (I’m using a 10 amp hour battery from Amazon), a dual battery balancer from Electric Allwheel, and some basic tools. The process is relatively straightforward, but it does require opening up your bike, so make sure you’re comfortable with that before diving in.First things first, always turn off your bike’s battery before starting any work. Once that’s done, you’ll need to open up the bike at the hinge and remove the plate covering the controller. This is where we’ll be installing the dual battery balancer.The balancer I’m using is a 30 amp model, which is perfect for our needs. You’ll connect your original battery to one end of the balancer, and the new battery to the other. There’s a bit of finesse required to thread the cables through the frame, but with a little patience, it’s not too difficult.Once you’ve got the balancer connected to both batteries and the controller, it’s time to test things out. Plug in the second battery and power up the bike. If everything’s connected correctly, your display should light up, indicating that the new battery is working.Now comes the slightly tricky part – fitting everything back into the frame. Take your time here, and be careful not to crimp any cables. It might take a few attempts to get everything situated just right, but once you do, you can start buttoning everything back up. As for mounting the second battery, you’ve got a few options. I prefer to mount it on the rear rack for better weight distribution, but you could also put it in a bag or even on top of the frame if you prefer. Just make sure it’s secure and doesn’t interfere with your pedaling or steering. With this modification, you can expect to significantly increase your range. I estimate that this setup should give me an additional 20 to 30 miles on top of the 48 miles I got in my initial range test. That means we’re looking at potentially 70-80 miles of range in total!To finish things off, I added some mesh tubing to cover the exposed red wire, giving everything a clean, professional look. And while we’re talking about aesthetics, I’ve made a few other modifications to my XP4 that you might find interesting: -Spoke skins for a sleek look -Custom stickers and a QR code for my channel -A spacious bag from ElectricPannier bags for extra storage -An ergonomic seat from DeltaAdditional accessories like a bell, cup holder, phone charger, and mirror All in all, this dual battery setup, combined with these other modifications, has transformed my XP4 into a long-range, fully equipped e-bike ready for any adventure. Whether you’re looking to extend your rides or just want the peace of mind that comes with extra battery capacity, this modification is definitely worth considering for your Lectric XP4. |
| LINKS Buy the XP4 https://lectricebikes.sjv.io/c/3680600/2959069/16906 Buy the balancer https://electricallwheel.com/collections/balancer-kits?sca_ref=6718620.4dD4WvWjyL Buy the Battery https://amzn.to/45qf5BB |
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