❄️ How to hibernate your electric skateboard?
Preparing your board for winter, the key to making it last
Winter is coming, temperatures drop and roads get wetter. But your electric skateboard still deserves some attention. Whether you keep riding in the cold or prefer to store your board until spring, it is important to know how to protect your equipment and battery during this period.
Everything you need to know to properly hibernate your skate
You will find two practical guides here: one for riders who keep using their board during winter despite the conditions, and one for those who put their board to rest until warmer days return.
🛹 Riding in winter
Avoid moisture: No rain or wet surfaces
Dry after each outing: Dry cloth + air blower
Charge at room temperature: 15°C to 25°C ideal
📦 Storing for winter
Battery 70-100%: Avoid deep discharge
Dry, temperate place: 15°C to 25°C, no damp cellar
Regular maintenance: Motors: every 15 days
🛹 Riding in winter: precautions
Riding in winter is possible if you follow a few simple rules.
Never ride in rain or on overly wet surfaces. Water, salt and mud can get into motors or electronic connectors and cause corrosion or a short circuit.
If you cross a wet area by accident, dry your board thoroughly after the session. Wipe with a dry cloth, then use an air blower or run the motors at idle for a few seconds to expel moisture.
Prepare your winter ride
Keep your board in a temperate place before the ride so the battery isn't cold.
Check tires, belts and fasteners regularly. Cold stiffens materials and increases mechanical stress.
Adjust your speed and riding style. Cold or slightly wet roads require more caution.
Always charge your board at room temperature (15 °C to 25 °C). Charging a cold battery reduces performance and lifespan.
After the ride: quick maintenance
Let your board dry at room temperature, away from radiators or stoves.
Clean dust, salt and moisture from trucks, motors and connectors.
Make sure wheels spin freely and that the belt is dry before storing the board.
- Dry at room temperature
- Clean trucks and motors
- Check wheels and belts
Store your skate: full hibernation
Before storing your board for several weeks:
Make sure it is completely dry, especially around the motors and bearings, and the electronic components.
Let it air out for a few hours in a temperate room.
Avoid cold garages, damp cellars and uninsulated rooms.
Standing water and extreme cold are your skate's worst enemies. They can damage the battery and electronic components.
Battery and storage
The battery is the heart of your board: treat it with care.
Store your board with a charge between 70% and 100% to avoid deep discharge.
Keep it in a dry place at a stable temperature (15 °C to 25 °C).
If you do not ride for several weeks, run the motors for a few minutes every 15 days, then top up the charge slightly to keep the cells active.
Where and how to store your board
Avoid humid areas or places prone to freezing.
Keep your board flat or hung by the trucks to relieve the tires.
Do not cover it with thick fabrics. Let air circulate.
- Dry, temperate place (15-25°C)
- Flat position or suspended
- No thick cover
🌸 Spring wake-up
When better weather returns, take the time to do a full check before hitting the road again. Check fasteners, belts, battery condition and tire pressure.
Charge your board to 100% before your first session. Do a few light throttle and brake tests to ensure everything responds correctly.
Your board will be ready to ride like new.
🧠 In short
👉 If you ride in winter, avoid wet surfaces and dry your board well after each outing.
👉 If you store your board for the season, keep it in a dry, temperate place and maintain the battery between 70% and 100%.
Proper hibernation preserves the battery, prevents corrosion and helps you enjoy your board longer.
📖 Full maintenance guideFrequently asked questions about hibernation
Can you ride in the rain?
No. Water, salt and mud can get into the motors and cause corrosion or a short circuit.
At what temperature should I charge the battery?
Always at room temperature (15-25°C). Charging a cold battery reduces its performance and lifespan.
What charge level for storage?
Between 70% and 100% to avoid a deep discharge that would damage the cells.
Where should I store my electric skateboard?
In a dry, temperate place (15-25°C). Avoid cold garages, damp cellars and uninsulated rooms.
How to maintain the battery during hibernation?
Run the motors for a few minutes every 15 days, then top up the charge slightly to keep the cells active.
What to check before riding again in spring?
Fasteners, belts, battery and tires. Charge to 100% and test throttle/brake before riding.
A question about maintaining your board?
The Evo-Spirit team is here to help.
📖 Also read: Full maintenance guide for your board
