I found these batteries:
http://www.gd-battery.com/ois/usersites/longhui1/productdetail.jsp?id=426192&userId=longhui1&visual=-1
They appear to be the same size as the greensaver batteries that come with the zapino but these are LiFePO4. Could I switch these with the lead acid batteries that came with the zapino? WOuld it work??
I'm not sure. Some questions to find the answers to:
- Does the Zapino controller have an over voltage cut off? If so then what voltage will five of these batteries put out?
- What are the max amps drawn by the Zapino? What is the rated current and peak amp draw for these batteries?
- Do you have a way of charging the batteries?
- Do you have any form of battery management system that would work with these batteries?
BTW, do you know what the price of these batteries are?
Good luck!
John H. Founder of Current Motor Company - opinions on this site belong to me; not to my employer
Remember: " 'lectric for local. diesel for distance" - JTH, Amp Bros || "No Gas.
Hi folks,
I could not get that link to work. BUT--
Has anyone had any experience with these?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsAGqXCsg7M
The original battery pack on my Zapino is down to about half-capacity, and this is my only powered vehicle, these days. I have looked at Thundersky, Elite Power Solutions, etc, but these are a little too tall. Unfortunately, I can't do the modifications to the scooter to accommodate these.
The 40-AH "Smart Battery" looks to be the almost perfect solution. "Almost" because the conversion would cost about twice as much as rolling my own.
Welcome any comments.
Cheers!
Randy W
Santa Rosa
PS: A friend and I still have a boatload of Zapino body parts, headed for the landfill soon... Let me know your needs.
Randy W
Santa Rosa, CA
2 ZAP! Zapinos
Did you consider all possible cell arrangements? The only prohibited mounting orientations for most Chinese prismatic lithium cells is upside down and laying "flat".
how many miles on odometer when battery drop to half capacity ? is it green (2007) or black battery(2008 zapino ) ?
how many miles on odometer when battery drop to half capacity ? is it green (2007) or black battery(2008 zapino ) ?
Hi, MChen,
This is the 2008 Zapino, analog voltmeter, Black (gray) battery. Odometer is at 3850 kM.
Thanks,
Randy
Randy W
Santa Rosa, CA
2 ZAP! Zapinos
Black BB brand battery is the best lead acid battery from Taiwan,why only three thousand kms life !
most of our lithium scooter have passed 50000 to 60000kms without changing battery !
The more I think about it, it may be just one or two bad batteries. Speed drops and then holds mostly steady for a while. It's just that I hate taking the thing apart over and over. Recently replaced the controller. Forgot to check individual batteries.
Randy W
Santa Rosa, CA
2 ZAP! Zapinos