Can I ride my Vvolt ebike in the rain?Updated 22 days ago
We proudly design and test all of our products through the wonderfully consistent drizzle of the Pacific Northwest! Vvolt ebikes use the international standard of IPX ratings for water resistance.
Hub-drive ebikes are rated IPX5, while mid-motor ebikes are rated IPX6.
An important caveat is that our batteries are rated to IPX4. We've pedaled through countless puddles and storms, but always let our bikes and batteries dry out before recharging.
Read more about our waterproof ebikes in this blog post: https://vvolt.com/blogs/ebike-101/vvolt-ebikes-are-waterproof
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) |