A hoverboard is a one-time buying product. So mainly, the customer’s concern is how long the hoverboard will last. For how many years? What quality is required to keep the hoverboard last long?

Hoverboards have a plastic body, two wheels, circuits, sensors, motherboards, batteries, etc. Every manufacturer uses different quality materials, so the hoverboard’s life depends on that. Normally a hoverboard lasts upto 3 to 4 years. After that, you might have to purchase a new one.

Let’s explore some facts about hoverboard life, the battery life of a hoverboard, and tips to keep the hoverboard for as many years as possible. 

Life Of A Hoverboard

Hoverboards are battery-powered, and many people use them as their transport to move from one place to another. So a person needs to know how many years it can last.

Normally, a hoverboard’s life’s of 3 to 4 years. After that, you might need to buy a new hoverboard. But it also depends on your usage and the company model you have. If you use it carefully with utmost precaution, the life of a hoverboard may get prolonged to five years. The same reason can reduce the life of a hoverboard. 

The hoverboard’s life mainly depends upon the life of the battery. If you use a high-quality battery and pay attention to the factors that affect the battery, it might be possible that the hoverboard might last long. 

Battery Life Of A Hoverboard

The battery inside the hoverboard is an important part and needs utmost care. Do you know how long you can ride on a hoverboard? On average, the battery life of a hoverboard is 3 to 4 hours. But it also depends on the way you use the hoverboard. 

During these hours, the hoverboard can cover a distance of 6 to 8 or 10 miles. And some hoverboards can cover the distance more than that. The problem with rechargeable batteries is that, with time, the battery starts to get weak. It will take more charging hours and drain within no time. Many factors do affect the battery life of the hoverboard.

  • Rider’s weight
  • High-speed riding
  • Terrain surface
  • Weather etc.

All these factors exceed the limit range mentioned in the manual for every hoverboard, affecting the battery. Due to heavy weight, high speed, and inclined surfaces, the hoverboard exerts more force, and the battery consumes more power to run the hoverboard. Hence, in this way, battery life is affected and reduced.

Tips For Keeping A Hoverboard For A Long Time

The lifespan of the hoverboard can increase due to certain things. So it would help if you took care of the following things for a better result.

  • Never let the battery drain to zero. Whenever you see the low battery sign, charge it.
  • Always charge the hoverboard with the original charger.
  • Never overcharge the hoverboard.
  • Please turn off the hoverboard while putting it on charge.
  • Keep good maintenance of the hoverboard. Always clean if you take it outside and ride it on grass or similar surfaces. 
  • Try to ride the hoverboard on flat surfaces rather than terrain surfaces.
  • Avoid exceeding the weight limit. 
  • Avoid water contact. 
  • Never place your hoverboard in extremely hot or cold temperature areas. 

Final Thoughts 

Every hoverboard differs from one another based on quality, design, and features. So the estimated lifespan of a hoverboard is 3 to 4 years, but many hoverboards have more life spans. You can not say anything about electronic devices as these are unpredictable. But we can try by taking preventive measures and keeping it in good condition so it can work for a long time.