polaris ev battery upgrade

krou · #1 (**permalink**) 12-21-2011, 06:25 AM

Just took my 2011 LSV unit out for a test drive after repairs ( which took 4 weeks to get the part in) from the dealer. I have 40 hrs. on the unit. Seams to get even worse distance on a full charge than before. Took it down the paved road and was only able to get 15 minutes / 4.5 miles of distance before battery went down to 25% to 30% battery life which is the recommendation for recharging before permanent damage will occur to the system. Not anywhere close to what they claim, which is up to 2 hrs/50 miles.
Anyone else out there having the same problem? Please respond

Kevin

**Bruce!** · #2 (**permalink**) 12-21-2011, 10:45 AM

Welcome to the board!

dayton12 · #3 (**permalink**) 02-28-2012, 03:26 AM

I have a 2011 LSV with under 12 hrs running time. This past weekend I tested the battery life on level pavement. The first test ran just under 4 miles before the battery meter was over to the left and started flashing red. After recharging, I tested again the next day in a 25-35 mph wind; this time I achieved just under 3 miles before the batteries were finished. Did you identify the cause of your problem?