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Carrying and Using Two Batteries
The ELF battery box is designed to carry two batteries. The ELF comes standard with
one battery and additional batteries are available for purchase at www.organictransit.com.
When carrying a spare battery, please note that it is necessary to manually switch the
cables from the depleted battery to the full one (the two batteries are not connected to
each other).
How to Get the Most Out of Your Battery
The ELF battery will carry you and your ELF for many miles per charge, often enough
for most commutes and trips around town. If you would like to maximize the miles you get
out of each charge, try these helpful tips:
• Using the throttle to start from a dead stop requires a lot of energy and may
quickly reduce the charge in your battery. It may take a lot of effort, but try using
the pedals to start your ELF rolling before engaging the throttle to save battery
power.
• Use the pedals to maintain speed as much as possible, saving the motor for
uphill climbs.
• Look for opportunities to coast or pedal to maintain speed without using the
throttle.
• When approaching stop lights/signs, coast to a stop.
Temperature change can affect battery efficiency. Battery capacity
may be reduced when used in cold temperatures. If you park your
ELF in the cold, you might want to take your battery in at night to
keep it warm.
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