Can I ride my ebike in the rain?Updated 4 months ago
You betcha!!! We proudly design and test all of our products through the wonderfully consistent drizzle of the Pacific Northwest! Viavolt ebikes use the international standard of IPX ratings for water resistance.
Every critical electronic connection is rated to IPX6. Check out the table below to better understand the rating system:
IPX Rating | Protection Offered |
IPX0 | No protection |
IPX1 | Only from water drops for 10 minutes |
IPX2 | Survive water drops tilted at a 15° angle |
IPX3 | Water sprays up to 60° |
IPX4 | Water splashes in any direction (sweat-resistant or splash-proof). |
IPX5 | Slight water jets by a 6.3mm nozzle |
IPX6 | Powerful water jets at any angle by 12.5 mm nozzle |
IPX7 | Water immersion up to 3 feet for 30 minutes (waterproof) |
IPX8 | Immersed in water above 3 feet (highly protected) |