Yes, the Onewheel Pint X arrives with a partial battery charge, so you can turn it on and ride it after taking it out of the box. Future Motion recommends fully charging the board before your first ride, though.
The Pint X is normally shipped with the battery partially charged rather than at 100%. This is better for storing the lithium-ion battery during transport and before the board reaches the customer.
If you have just received your Pint X, I would charge it fully before going for your first proper ride. It also gives you the full available range rather than starting with the partial charge from the factory.
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The Onewheel Pint X will come charged around 30-50% from the manufacturer. Storing a fully charged or completely drained board for a prolonged time on the shelf is not good for the battery. This allows you to ride somewhere around 2-4miles before you need to charge the board the first time.
Shipping fully charged lithium batteries is considered dangerous and not allowed by regulation. Another factor is that keeping the battery at 100% full charge for a prolonged time is not good for the cells inside the pack.
Do I need to charge the Onewheel Pint X to 100% before my first ride?
Yes, it’s recommended to do so before your first ride according to Future Motion Inc and comon charing practise. It’s important to keep it fully charged from time to time as after hitting100% the BMS starts to balance the individual cells in the battery back. That being said, go out and shred, just take it easy the first time. If you want to know more about maintaining the battery read the full guide of how to charge the Onewheel board over here.
Is my Onewheel Pint X ready to go out of the box?
Yes, the Onewheel Pint X is ready to go out of the box. It’s recommended to read the manual and the rider’s guide before stepping onto the board if you are a new rider.
As the battery is not fully charged you will not be able to run the full range until you need to charge the board. You will most likely get around 2-4 miles and I would not recommend you run the battery down to zero. Riding the board below 10% drastically increases the risk of a nosedive. Future Motion does recommend you fully charge your Onewheel Pint X before your first ride.
How long does the Onewheel Pint X take to charge?
The standard Onewheel Pint X charger takes around 225 minutes to fully charge the battery according to the charging information on FallmanTech. The charging time can vary depending on the battery state and charging equipment.
If you have just opened the box and want to go for your first ride, it is worth allowing enough time for a full charge rather than planning a ride around the partial factory charge.
For more information about charging, battery storage and balancing, see my full guide to [Onewheel charging and battery management].
Onewheel Pint X charging out of the box
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Does the Pint X arrive charged? | Yes, it arrives with a partial charge. |
| Can I ride it immediately? | Yes, there is normally enough charge to turn it on and ride. |
| Should I charge it before riding? | Yes. Future Motion recommends fully charging it before the first ride. |
| Will it have full range out of the box? | No. The battery is only partially charged when shipped. |
| Do I need to charge it to 100% every time? | No. Charging habits depend on how and when you use the board. |
