When designing our Flaunt electric bicycle, we had the opportunity to test a variety of different lithium batteries to power the device. Not only did we have the opportunity to examine batteries produced by various industry leaders, but we also spent time investigating generic batteries to see if the price differential between generics and name-brands resulted in poorer quality and reliability. Our goal in this testing was to make sure that we could offer our customers the best combination of quality and affordability in their eBike experience.
What we found was that Samsung’s batteries far exceeded their competition and our expectations. Samsung has a reputation as an industry-leader in electronics because of a commitment to quality, service, and dependability, which is exactly what we found when testing various batteries.
In order for us to consider a battery reliable, we looked at multiple different factors. First, did the battery offer the power it claimed to offer? Some batteries consistently fail to deliver the promised power, which would result in an eBike that either under-performed in terms of power, did not meet its anticipated range, or simply failed to function all together. Second, did the battery last over a long period of time? Obviously, some decline in battery function with age is expected, as is the reality that batteries will eventually have to be replaced. However, longevity was critical for us in our battery search. Third, how quickly and easily did the battery recharge? Charge times for the batteries had to be short enough to allow people to actually use the eBikes without overly long waiting periods between uses.
What we found is that many lithium battery cells are generic and unreliable. With Samsung you can expect a longer lifetime of your battery, and less maintenance, repairs, or replacements ever needed. Providing a high quality system, has and always will be a commitment from Flaunt Electric Vehicles to the consumer.
