Doctibike offers a second youth to the batteries of electric bicycles and scooters

In France Doctibike gives a second life to the batteries

In order to avoid the proliferation of waste in nature and to prolong the duration life of electric vehicles, it is strongly recommended to recycle their batteries. The French start-up Doctibike has become a master matterwith no less than 40,000 batteries repaired or reconditioned in 2021.

With the rise of soft mobility, scooters, bicycles and scooters electrical appliances, it becomes essential to think about maintenance and recycling of their batteries. In any case, Doctibike offers to make them last as long as possible via its repair and reconditioning program. The goal here is to avoid waste and having to throw away your battery at the slightest problem.

This service comes at a time when there have never been so many light electric vehicles in circulation and when, at the same time, the industry is facing a major shortage of materials. Therefore, reconditioning appears to be the best solution for everyone.

Each refurbished battery is guaranteed for two years

The idea here is to replace worn or damaged internal components in order to give a second life to these batteries and then put them back on the market. Having your electric battery reconditioned consists of replacing its used cells with new units, the whole being then reassembled in its original casing. Each battery is then tested and guaranteed for two years. Note that defective cells will be recovered and then recycled by a partner recycling organization.

The Doctibike site thus offers a very wide choice of batteries, chargers and accessories, directly for sale online. Located in Villeurbanne, Doctibike now compiles more than 2500 references. Note that the startup has also opened a franchise on Reunion Island.

The repair or the reconditioning of these batteries makes it possible to offer a second life to his electric bicycle, knowing that a cyclist keeps on average the same bicycle approximately 13 years and that the estimated lifespan of an electric battery is only 5 years old. Upwaythe young French company specializing in reconditioned electric bikes from major brands sold 20 to 50% cheaper than Futura told you about, works with Doctibike.

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