With the cold season nearing, its time to lay down the basics of winter storage for your electric vehicles.

Owning an electric vehicle (EV) involves knowing your responsibilities in terms of maintenance . While autumn riding can be bearable for some since most electric motorcycles like Evoke are built with strength, extreme weather conditions can cause deterioration. This particularly applies during the winter season. Often, bike owners would postpone their rides and store their vehicles until the cold weather subsides. 

Storing your EV during the winter season means more than just parking it in your garage. There are specific preparations that you have to take note of. Here are some tips on how you can prepare your electric vehicle for winter storage:

Prepare Your Garage

Moderate Temperature

One of the basic solutions that you can have for the cold season would be heat. It would be best that your HVAC system also supplies heat for your garage to properly regulate the temperature and help protect your EV from the cold. As part of maintaining your EV in good condition during the winter storage, you can frequently have your vehicle running for a few minutes to achieve a desirable temperature. 

This procedure works best if you are going to use your EV during the cold season. It is ideal to do this 30 minutes before you go out, which also helps in reducing the energy loss during a cold start. 

Check Your Tires

Disconnect the Battery

Remove the Ice

During the winter season, expect your EV to have ice build-up. This commonly happens when the winter storage area is not adequately prepared. Try to maintain your vehicle free from ice, more importantly if you are going to use it outside. It can be dangerous when some ice falls off during your ride. 

While storing your EV during the winter season, keep your vehicle dry to prevent any rust and molds from building up. 

Performing these simple preparations will help protect your EV during the winter season. Doing a post-winter checkup is also necessary before a ride.