(323) 383-8998 Monday-Friday: PST 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
support@himiwaybike.com We Respond To Every Email Within 24 hrs.
Himiway USA Shop 19449 E Walnut Dr S, City of Industry, CA 91748 Submit a ticket
Local Shops
2-Year Warranty
15-Day Return
Free Shipping
Wishlist
United States
Deutschland
Canada
United Kingdom
Himiway Electric Bike
Cart 0
  • Ebikes
    • Mountain eBike
      • D3(Cruiser) / Long Range Fat Tire Electric Bike D3
      • Himiway D3 ST (Cruiser ST) | All Terrain Step Thru Electric Bike -Himiway eBike D3 ST
      • Himiway D5 (Zebra) | Premium All-terrain Electric Fat Bike -Himiway eBike D5
      • Himiway D5 Pro terrain electric bike crushing rocky mountain trail D5 Pro
      • Himiway D5 ST (Zebra ST) | Premium All-terrain Electric Fat Bike -Himiway eBike D5 ST
      • Himiway D5 Pro ST | Premium All-terrain Electric Fat Bike -Himiway eBike D5 Pro ST
      • Himiway D7 Pro (Cobra Pro) | Softail Electric Mountain Bike -Himiway eBike D7 Pro
      • Himiway D7 (Cobra) | Full Suspension Electric Bike -Himiway eBike D7
      • Himiway D5 Plus (Rhino) | Dual Battery Off-road Electric Bike -Himiway eBike D5 Plus
    • Kids eBike
      • Himiway C1 | Kids Electric Bike -Himiway eBike
        Free Gift
        C1
    • City eBike
      • A7 Pro / Urban Electric Commuter Bike A7 Pro
      • Himiway C5 | Electric Motorbike -Himiway eBike
        Free Gift
        C5
      • Himiway B3 | Foldable Electric Commuter Bike -Himiway eBike B3
      • Himiway A3 | Urban Electric Commuter Bike -Himiway eBike A3
      • Himiway Escape Pro | Long Range Moped-Style Electric Bike -Himiway eBike Escape Pro
      • Himiway Rambler | Electric City Commuter Bike -Himiway eBike Rambler
    • Folding eBike
      • Himiway B3 | Foldable Electric Commuter Bike -Himiway eBike B3
    • Cargo eBike
      • Himiway C3 | Cargo Ebike -Himiway eBike C3
      • Himiway Big Dog | Electric Cargo Bike -Himiway eBike Big Dog
    • All Electric Bike
    • Sale
    • Himiway Labs
    • Safety Certified
  • Accessories
    • All Accessories
    • Storage
      • Bags
      • Baskets
      • Car Racks
      • Racks
      • Trailers
      • Phone mounts
      • Cages
    • Safety
      • Mirrors
      • Protective Gears
      • Helmets
      • Locks
      • Lights
    • Upgrade
      • Saddles
      • Stems
      • Handlebars&Grips
      • Forks
    • Components
      • Batteries & Chargers
      • Motors
      • Displays
      • Controllers
      • Lights
      • Brakes
      • Fenders
      • Wheels, Tires & Tubes
    • Tools
    • Apparels
    • Kit bundles
    • Others
  • Support
    • Payment
    • Finance
    • Warranty
    • Shipping Policy
    • Track your order
    • Refund
    • Help Center
    • Owner's Manual
    • Contact Us
    • Refer to Earn
    • Himi Points
  • Himiway USA Shop
  • Dealer
  • Reviews
  • CLEARANCE
My Account
Log in Register
United States
Deutschland
Canada
United Kingdom
Local Shops
2-Year Warranty
15-Day Return
Free Shipping
Safety Certified
160K+ Riders
Himiway Electric Bike
  • Ebikes
    Shop By Category
    On Sale
    Mountain eBike -Himiway eBike
    Electric Mountain Bike
    Kids eBike -Himiway eBike
    Electric Bike for Kids
    City eBike -Himiway eBike
    Electric Commuter Bike
    Cargo eBike -Himiway eBike
    Cargo eBike
    Folding eBike -Himiway eBike
    Folding eBike
    Step-Thru eBike -Himiway eBike
    Step Through Electric Bike
    Full Suspension eBike -Himiway eBike
    Full Suspension Electric Bike
    Electric Motorbike -Himiway eBike
    Electric Motorbike
    Himiway C1 | Kids Electric Bike -Himiway eBike
    Free Gift
    C1
    Himiway A3 | Urban Electric Commuter Bike -Himiway eBike
    $500 Off
    A3
    Himiway B3 | Foldable Electric Commuter Bike -Himiway eBike
    $500 Off
    B3
    Himiway C5 | Electric Motorbike -Himiway eBike
    Free Gift
    C5
    Himiway A7 | Full Suspension Commuter eBike -Himiway eBike
    $200 Off
    A7
    Himiway D5 (Zebra) | Premium All-terrain Electric Fat Bike -Himiway eBike
    $700 Off
    D5
    Himiway D5 ST (Zebra ST) | Premium All-terrain Electric Fat Bike -Himiway eBike
    $600 Off
    D5 ST
    All Electric Bikes
    • All Electric Bikes
    • Himiway Labs
    • Safety Certified
  • Accessories
    • Storage
      • Bags
      • Baskets
      • Car Racks
      • Racks
      • Trailers
      • Phone Mounts
      • Cages
    • Safety
      • Mirrors
      • Protective Gears
      • Helmets
      • Locks
      • Lights
    • Upgrade
      • Saddles
      • Stems
      • Handlebars&Grips
      • Forks
      • Shock Absorber
    • Components
      • Batteries&Chargers
      • Controllers
      • Motors
      • Lights
      • Brakes
      • Fenders
      • Wheels, Tires & Tubes
    • All Accessories
    • Tools
    • Apparels
    • Kit bundles
    • Others
  • Support
    • Pre-sale
      • Payment
      • Finance
      • Warranty
      • Shipping
    • After sale
      • Track your order
      • Cancellation, Refund & Replacement Policy
      • Refer to Earn
      • Himi Points
    • Help
      • Help Center
      • Owner's Manual
      • FAQs
      • Contact Us
    (323) 383-8998 Monday-Friday: PST 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
    support@himiwaybike.com We Respond To Every Email Within 24 hrs.
    Himiway USA Shop 19449 E Walnut Dr S, City of Industry, CA 91748 Submit a ticket
  • Local Shop
  • Dealer
  • Reviews
  • CLEARANCE
Account Cart 0
Search our store
Himiway Electric Bike
Account Cart 0
Popular Searches:
ebike dual battery sales
Home News
Everything You Should Know About Types of E-bike Lithium Batteries -Himiway eBike
News

Everything You Should Know About Types of E-bike Lithium Batteries

Nov 24, 2021

One of the most critical e-bike components is the bike battery. Long-range electric bikes are only made possible recently thanks to all the progress being made in the storage of energy for use at a later time, like on a bike ride! But not all batteries are created equal. There are many different brands and types of electric batteries that range in quality.

In addition, recent technological advancements give rise to newer and better batteries all the time. Different types of lithium batteries have been widely used and experienced in Asia. As bikes, cars, and scooters log more and more miles using lithium batteries each year, battery suppliers can model many different use-cases and identify new and better ways of building batteries. Electric bike brands like Himiway are then able to take advantage of these battery innovations and improve the reliability, longevity, and functionality of our electric bikes.

It’s important to know a little bit about the various batteries that you can purchase and use for your electric bike. But no matter what type of battery you have, because of the criticality of e-bike batteries to the proper operation of your bike, always refer to your e-bike manufacturer’s specs and standards for their bike batteries. Only use the supplied chargers and cables when charging your bike.  

Lead-acid battery 

Before we discuss the different lithium batteries being used in the e-bike industry today, it’s important to understand how far we’ve come in a short amount of time. The original battery was a lead-acid battery. In the late 1990s, lead-acid battery sales accounted for about half of all batteries sold worldwide. Many gas engine vehicles today still use these batteries. However, they are not ideal for today’s electric bikes for several reasons. 

First, these lead-acid batteries do not perform well in low temperatures. Their power drains quickly in cold weather and therefore is not suitable for many climates. They also have a relatively short life span and are heavy and bulky in size. For these reasons, better and newer battery types have taken their place. 

Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery 

As lead-acid battery usage continued to decline, the second-generation Lithium Iron Phosphate battery took its place. Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries were relatively affordable, non-toxic, and had excellent thermal stability (how well the battery resists overheating while still maintaining its important characteristics). 

Thanks to the large amounts of iron available on the Earth, manufacturers were able to produce a large quantity of these batteries for various uses in the market. Unfortunately, like lead-acid batteries, these Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries were also not great at performing in low temperatures and so battery producers continued to look for new and better materials to build their batteries. 

Ternary Lithium battery

Next up we have the ternary lithium battery. This is another type of lithium-ion battery. They are widely used in electric cars and have been the style of battery used in many electric bikes recently. The name “ternary” here means “three” and in this case refers to the three different metals found in ternary lithium batteries which are nickel, cobalt, and manganese.

These three metals are used as the cathode material in ternary lithium batteries. The cathode is the point of the battery where electricity flows into the battery. This is opposite the anode, which is where oxidation occurs, and the electricity flows out of the battery. Further explanation of how batteries work is outside the scope of this post, but just know that the types of metal used in the cathode can change the use-cases and efficiency of various batteries.

Ternary lithium batteries are more efficient than lithium iron phosphate or lead-acid batteries and have a greater capacity to hold more energy in the same amount of space. These batteries also tend to have longer life cycles and better low-temperature resistance. 

One downside to ternary lithium batteries is that they can be intolerant of high temperatures. This may not be a safety issue when used in compliance with the specific application for which the battery was designed, but caution should be exercised when operating these batteries outside of the manufacturer's recommended temperature range or with incorrect chargers. 

The Himiway Cruiser and Escape are both equipped with ternary lithium batteries and have performed exceedingly well compared to the range and life of older batteries used in electric bikes. 

Quaternary Lithium Battery

All of this previous history and the earlier generations of Lithium-ion batteries brings us to today. Recent advancements in battery production have resulted in the Quaternary Lithium battery. Quaternary batteries are made with nickel, cobalt, manganese, and include one additional metal: aluminum.

Two of the biggest advantages of these batteries are their improved safety and reduced cost. They also have a longer life, higher capacity, and better cycle performance than previous Lithium-ion batteries. Combined with good thermal stability and good low-temperature performance, these batteries make the perfect electric bike battery. One downside, however, is that mining costs for the metals of this battery are quite high. 

But that didn’t stop us here at Himiway from adopting this new battery type while still maintaining affordable pricing for our customers. Each of the new Himiway E-bikes recently announced will use Quaternary lithium batteries. This will provide superior battery performance in our new lineup of long-range e-bikes. Rest assured that we will continue to research and develop the best specs, configurations, and products.

Now that you know a bit more about the history of lead-acid batteries, and the advancement to lithium Iron Phosphate batteries and Ternary Lithium batteries, and finally to Quaternary Lithium batteries, you can ride Himiway brand bikes with confidence knowing that you have the best battery available in the e-bike market.

If you are looking for more content related to e-bike batteries, we have you covered! Check out our recent guide to maintaining E-bike Batteries in the Winter. If you are going to buy a top-rated e-bike battery, it is in your best interest to take care of it. Happy charging!

Previous
Top 8 Reasons Why E-Bikes Are the Future Mode of Transport
Next
What’s the Difference Between a Geared Hub Motor and a Mid-drive Motor?

Related Articles

The Complete Guide to Electric Bike Battery Optimization and Maintenance (2025)

The Complete Guide to Electric Bike Battery Optimization and Maintenance (2025)

Read more
Father's Day E-Bikes: The Gift That Actually Gets Used

Father's Day E-Bikes: The Gift That Actually Gets Used

Read more
Best Electric Bikes for 10-Year-Olds: Safe, Fun & Growing Up

Best Electric Bikes for 10-Year-Olds: Safe, Fun & Growing Up

Read more
Best Children’s Day Gift for Active Kids-Why Electric Bikes Are #1

Best Children’s Day Gift for Active Kids-Why Electric Bikes Are #1

Read more

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published.

Join our community. Get the latest news & offers!

Follow Us
Product
  • All E-Bikes
  • Fat Tire E-Bikes
  • City E-Bikes
  • Kids E-Bikes
  • Folding E-Bikes
  • Cargo E-Bikes
  • Step-Thru E-Bikes
Explore
  • Reviews
  • Refer to Earn
  • Himi Points
  • Service-oriented Groups Benefit
  • Press
Support
  • Help Center
  • Warranty
  • Payment
  • Finance
  • Order
  • Shipping
  • Return Policy
  • Responsibility
Company
  • Local Shop
  • About Us
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
Dealer
  • Find Himiway Dealer
  • Become Our Dealer
United States
Deutschland
Canada
United Kingdom
© 2025 Himiway Electric Bike All Rights Reserved.
Payment options:
  • Mastercard
  • Visa
  • American Express
  • PayPal
  • Maestro
  • Google Pay
  • Apple Pay
  • Discover
  • Meta Pay
  • Diners Club
  • Klarna
  • JCB
  • Affirm
Shopping Cart
Your cart is currently empty.
Add note for seller
Estimate shipping rates
Add a discount code
Subtotal $0.00
View Cart
Add up to 23 models
A7 / Full Suspension Commuter eBike A7
D5(Zebra) / Premium All-terrain Electric Fat Bike D5
D5 ST(Zebra ST) / Premium All-terrain Electric Fat Bike D5 ST
D7 / Full Suspension Electric Hunting Bike D7 (Cobra)
D7 Pro / Softail Electric Mountain Bike D7 Pro(Cobra Pro)
D3(Cruiser) / Long Range Fat Tire Electric Bike D3 (Cruiser)
D3 ST(Cruiser ST) / All Terrain Step Thru Electric Bike D3 ST (Cruiser ST)
C1 / Kids Electric Bike – Perfect eBike for Kids! C1
C5 / Electric Motorbike C5
D5 Pro / Premium All-terrain Electric Fat Bike D5 Pro ST
D5 Pro ST / Premium All-terrain Electric Fat Bike D5 Pro ST
A7 Pro / Urban Electric Commuter Bike A7 Pro
A3 / Urban Electric Commuter Bike A3
B3 / Foldable Electric Commuter Bike B3
Escape Pro / Long Range Moped-Style Electric Bike Escape Pro
Big Dog / Electric Cargo Bike Big Dog
C3 / Cargo Ebike C3
Rambler / Electric City Commuter Bike A5(Rambler)
selected