User guide
Maintenance and Storage: How to Make an Electric Scooter Last Its Rated Life and Keep the Battery Running for Two Seasons Instead of One
Pre-ride checklist (CPSC, Segway), tyre pressure from official manufacturer manuals (Xiaomi M365 — 45–50 psi, Segway MAX G30 — 32–37 psi), disc brake pad life (~500 km per Apollo) vs drum, hydraulic bleed interval for Magura MT (mineral oil, Royal Blood — not DOT), electronics and official firmware (Mi Home, Ninebot, Apollo), cleaning without pressure-washing (Segway FAQ), seasonal storage: 50–70 % SoC (Apollo support), 40–50 % per Battery University BU-702, top-up every 30 days (Segway) / 1–2 months (Apollo), no charging below 0 °C (BU-410: lithium plating), fire safety (FDNY 2024: 277 fires / 6 deaths, NYC Local Law 39, UK OPSS), common anti-patterns (pressure-washing, winter charging from cold, 100 % SoC for winter storage, unofficial firmware).