{
  "id": 17964872,
  "title": "The bike in autumn and winter: Why e-bike batteries don't like the cold",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/das-bike-in-herbst-und-winter-warum-der-e-bike-akku-keine-kalte-mag",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-03T13:02:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/mobilitaet/motor/das-bike-in-herbst-und-winter-warum-der-e-bike-akku-keine-kaelte-mag/100266998.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "The German testing organization Dekra warns that cold temperatures can significantly reduce the performance and lifespan of e-bike batteries. While e-bike batteries are suitable for winter use, they should not be stored outdoors or in cold garages when temperatures drop below 10°C. Dekra recommends storing batteries at room temperature, between 10-20°C, and charging them only at room temperature. For e-bikes with integrated batteries that must be stored outdoors, Dekra suggests using thermal protective covers to mitigate the effects of cold temperatures.",
  "summary": "While driving, the internal heat keeps the e-bike battery at operating temperature. But icy nights can affect it - which is why it's important to pay attention when parking and charging.",
  "key_points": [
    "Winter and autumn reduce e-bike battery performance in cold temperatures",
    "Dekra warns battery lifespan and capacity drop in cold storage",
    "Room temperature (10-20°C) and proper storage prolong battery range"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}