Q.
How much does it cost to charge a Thompson scooter?
A. It depends on the Baseline Rate of the
electricity company in your area. It takes, on average,
1.3 kilowatts to completely charge the batteries on a
600 watt scooter. In California, PG&E’s baseline Rate
per kilowatt is $.1156. The cost per charge would be
$0.15 to fully charge a drained Thompson battery. The
average range of a scooter with a 600 watt motor is 22
miles which makes the cost per mile to operate the
scooter at $0.007 (less than one penny per mile).
Q. Can I get
replacement parts for my Thompson scooter?
A. We carry a large selection of replacement
parts in our warehouse. We can special order any parts
that we do not stock.
Q. Can I over
charge a Thompson battery?
A. Most chargers have a protection against
overcharging and damaging the batteries. It is not
recommended to leave the charge on the batteries for
longer than 24 hours.
Q. How long do
the Thompson batteries last?
A. It really depends on how well the batteries
are maintained. Anywhere from 1 to 3 years and even
longer if the battery is never fully drained and fully
charged very soon after being used. Keeping a full
charge is important to the longevity of the battery.
Q. Can the
Thompson Scooter or E-bike climb hills?
A. The answer is yes however, it depends on many
factors: The weight of the rider, watts of the motor,
charge of the battery and how steep the hill is. On a
fully charged battery, the Thompson 600 watt scooters
will climb a 8% grade with a 180 lb rider with no
problems.
Q. How is
the max speed and overall range determined ?
A. Using an average rider of a 170 lbs and fresh battery
charge. Tires are fully inflated. Speed and range are
measured with a GPS.
Q. How long does it take to
receive my bike once I have ordered it?
A. Delivery depends somewhat on the distance from our
warehouse but is usually just a few days.
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