Hero Electric Flash e2 electric scooter retrofitted with PureLithium battery
Written By: Kamlesh Mallick & Atul Gopal
Introduction
Learn how to replace the lead acid battery in your Hero Electric Flash electric scooter with a Lithium-Ion battery with this battery replacement guide. The Hero Electric Flash e2 can support Lithium based batteries that operates at a voltage of 48V.
Tools
- Star ScrewDriver to remove original lead acid battery
- 20 Amp rated Discharge Connector that goes into the Battery
- Duct Tape
Choosing the battery pack - PureLithium Battery
Choosing a Lithium battery is most important aspect of any conversion. Ensure that the battery you use is a certified battery to be used in Indian conditions. For this conversion we use a Made In India battery by PureLithium, a startup based in Hyderabad.
The battery can store 1 kWh worth of energy and is the same battery used in the ETRANCE electric scooter also made by PureEV. Check minimum requirements to use the Pure Lithium 1 kWh Battery
The Hero Electric Flash e2 meets all the above conditions. It has a 48V system, the controller is rated at 19 Amps. The peak power of the motor is around 800W. Thus the PureLithium 1.0 kWh Battery can be used for this conversion. Do note that the Hero Electric Flash e5 comes with a 35A controller rating. That scooter cannot use this battery. Always check the minimum requirements mentioned above. If you want to use a battery from another manufacturer, please ensure the battery is certified and also find out the minimum requirements of the battery pack from the battery manufacturer before installing it on the Hero Electric Flash e2 Electric Scooter. Here are some details of the PureEV battery pack |
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⚡ Power off the scooter by turning off the MCB
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Step 4
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🛵 Now that all connections are complete, it's time to test!
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Step 5
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Verifying Battery Removal and Placement
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Conclusion
If you have to remove the battery, just ensure the padding keeps the battery firm.
We have used the converted Hero Electric Flash e2 with PureLithium's 1.0 kWh Lithium Ion battery and found that the scooter could easily do more than 40 km per charge.
If you need more range, you will need a larger capacity battery.
If you have done the same conversion, and have done it better, do share your pics or comments and we shall add your suggestions in the guide.
If you have to remove the battery, just ensure the padding keeps the battery firm.
We have used the converted Hero Electric Flash e2 with PureLithium's 1.0 kWh Lithium Ion battery and found that the scooter could easily do more than 40 km per charge.
If you need more range, you will need a larger capacity battery.
If you have done the same conversion, and have done it better, do share your pics or comments and we shall add your suggestions in the guide.