IN BRIEF
Aventon is launching the Fast Charger, a charger rated at up to 510 W for its e-bikes. The brand claims a full charge in under two hours, compared with six to eight hours with the standard charger, making charging up to three times faster; it specifies that the speed depends on the battery’s state of charge and temperature as well as the ambient temperature, and that fast charging may not be sustained throughout the whole cycle. Fast mode is activated in the Aventon app, with normal mode remaining the default. The charger is UL-certified and compatible with around ten of the brand’s models; it sells for $259 on Aventon’s US website.
| Price | $259 (Aventon US website) |
| Power | Up to 510 W |
| Output | 42.0 V, 12.15 A maximum |
| Charge from 0 to 80% | 91 minutes (Aventon in-house tests) |
| Full charge | Under 2 hours |
| Certification | UL |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Six to eight hours: that is the time Aventon gives for recharging a battery with the charger supplied with its bikes. The brand now offers a second charger, sold separately, which brings a full charge down to under two hours.
The Aventon Fast Charger goes up to 510 W
The Fast Charger delivers up to 510 W, at a maximum of 42.0 V and 12.15 A. Aventon presents it as up to three times faster than its standard charger. Its product page details the times measured in-house: 91 minutes from 0 to 80%, 81 minutes from 10 to 80%, 73 minutes from 20 to 80% and 64 minutes from 30 to 80%. The brand specifies that these figures are given as a guide only.
A fast mode controlled from the app
The charger starts in normal mode, which is the default. Fast mode has to be switched on manually in the Aventon app, and the charger can also perform a slow charge. Aventon announces protection against overheating and overcharging, and says it has not observed any notable battery degradation before 500 cycles.
Compatible models
The product page lists the Current, Level 3, Level 4 REC and ADV, Aventure 3 and Aventure M, Abound SR and LR, Pace 4 and Pace 5 REC. The charger sells for $259 on the brand’s US website.
