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A safe charging routine, the charge times each maker lists, why many quote 20% to 80%, how to match the charger, and what to do if a battery looks or smells wrong.
The short answer
Here is how to charge an electric dirt bike: let the battery cool after the ride, plug the charger that came with the bike straight into a wall outlet, and charge indoors on a hard, non-flammable surface while you are nearby. Unplug it when the charger shows full. By the makers’ figures, charge times run from about 1.5 hours on the Talaria Komodo 2025 to 10 hours on the NANROBOT KD2W14, and many makers quote a partial charge such as 20% to 80%. Never use a charger meant for another battery.
The same few steps every time keep charging safe and easy.
Charge time depends on battery size and charger power. Here is what the makers list for bikes in our catalog, quickest first:
Notice that several of the biggest bikes list the shortest times, so a small bike does not always charge faster. If a quick turnaround matters, check the charge time, and whether it is a full or partial charge, before you buy.
A lithium-ion battery fills fast in the middle and slowly at the top. Near full, the charger lowers the current to protect the cells, so the last part can take a long time. That is why E Ride Pro quotes 20% to 90% and Surron and Altis quote 20% to 80%. Altis shows the difference on the Sigma: about 2 hours from 20% to 80%, and 3 hours from 20% to 100%.
For a normal ride day, charging to full before you head out is fine. For storage, keep the battery around half charged, as we explain in our electric dirt bike range guide.
The charger must match the battery’s voltage. A charger’s label shows its full-charge voltage, which sits above the battery’s nominal voltage. Riding’times pairs the 48V GT54 with a 54.6V 3A charger and the 60V GT54 Pro with a 67.2V 3A charger. Never swap them, even if the plug fits.
Never charge a battery that is swollen, cracked, leaking, water soaked or smells odd. If a battery smokes, hisses or gets very hot while charging, unplug it only if you can do so safely, move away and call 911. Do not use it again, and contact us or the maker. Battery work belongs with a qualified technician; see our warranty page for covered faults.
A removable battery makes charging easier. You can carry it inside while the bike stays in the garage or truck. The Surron Light Bee X battery is removable, many E Ride Pro models use swappable packs, the NANROBOT GTR and Riding’times GT54 batteries come out, and the GT73 carries two removable packs with two chargers.
A charged spare is the simplest way to stretch a ride day: swap packs at lunch instead of waiting for a charge. Buy only the maker’s own battery for your model, and never fit a pack of a different voltage. Check the battery is locked firmly in place before you ride.
Water and electricity do not mix at the charge port. After rain, a river crossing or a wash, dry the bike and let the charge port and battery contacts dry fully before you plug in. Wipe away mud from the port and connectors with a dry cloth. A water rating such as NAVEE’s IP65 for the Storm X helps on the trail, but it is no reason to charge a wet battery. Washing tips are in electric dirt bike maintenance.
Most riding spots have no plug. Arrive with a full battery, carry a charged spare if your bike takes one, and plan shorter loops that bring you back to the vehicle. If your riding area or campsite offers power, use a proper outlet and the same habits as at home: a hard surface, shade, and someone nearby.
Never charge inside a closed, hot vehicle, and never leave a battery in direct sun. Our guide on how to transport an electric dirt bike covers the battery on the drive.
More on how long packs last is in our battery care guide. Shopping for a bike that charges quickly? Browse our electric dirt bikes; every order ships free to the lower 48 states.
By the makers’ figures for bikes in our catalog, from about 1.5 hours on the Talaria Komodo 2025 to 10 hours on the NANROBOT KD2W14. Many makers quote a partial charge, such as 20% to 80% or 90%.
We do not recommend it. Charge while you are awake and nearby, and unplug the charger when it shows full.
Only a charger your bike’s maker approves for that battery. A charger of the wrong voltage or an unapproved fast charger can damage the cells or create a fire risk.
Usually, yes. Altis, for example, says the Sigma charges on a standard household outlet. Check your charger’s label and manual, plug straight into the wall rather than an extension cord or power strip, and avoid sharing the circuit with other heavy loads.
Charging to full before a ride is fine. For storage, keep the battery around half charged and top it up monthly.
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