LIFTX battery

The lighter battery for the LIFTX — and how to run it on a LIFT5 with the adapter.

1 min readUpdated Jun 10, 2026Batteries & Charging

The LIFTX battery is a lighter, more compact battery designed for the LIFTX platform. It's about 18 pounds lighter (including the adapter) than the Gen5, making the board feel tighter and more responsive underfoot.

Specs

Spec

Value

Energy capacity

0.9 kWh

Ride time (on power)

45 minutes*

Charge time (0–80%)

~30 minutes

Weight

16.8 lbs (7.6 kg)

Waterproofing

IP68, double-walled

*Full-throttle. Real-world hybrid sessions (mixing powered and unpowered riding) typically last 1–2 hours.

Variants

  • LIFTX Battery — the primary battery for any LIFTX (4'3, 4'8, 5'2, 5'4, Florence 4'7).

  • LIFTX Spare Battery — a second battery for extended water time.

  • LIFTX Battery Adapter — lets you run the lighter LIFTX battery on a LIFT5 or LIFT5 F. Plug-and-play, no permanent modifications — one of the most impactful performance upgrades for a LIFT5.

Charging & compatibility

The Quick Charger Gen5/LIFTX charges both LIFTX and Gen5 batteries — one charger covers both platforms.

  • LIFTX (all sizes): native fit

  • LIFT5 / LIFT5 F: yes, with the LIFTX Battery Adapter

  • LIFT4 / LIFT3: no

  • Transport: use the dedicated Battery Backpack — LIFTX (different form factor from the Gen5 backpack)

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