Lead Acid
Flooded (Wet Cell) (Non-sealed)
- Contains a liquid in an unsealed container
- Cheaper
- Better availability of types and sizes
- Requires adequate ventilation for the batteries.
- Requires an area where maintenance can be performed
Sealed (Dry Cell) (Maintenance Free)
GEL
- Do not need to be kept upright
- Reduce the electrolyte evaporation and spillage that is common with wet-cell battery
- Greater resistance to extreme temperatures, shock, and vibration
- Same flooded batteries except that the antimony in the lead plates is replaced by calcium
AGM (Absorbed Glass Matte)
- No spilling of acid
- Low maintenance (no top up needed)
- Temperature tolerant (operate at -20°C)
- Vibration resistant
- Discharge much deeper
- Charge much faster
VRLA ( Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery)
- The valve regulating mechanism allows for a safe escape of hydrogen and oxygen gasses during charging.
Lithium-ion
Overall (in comparison to lead acid) these batteries are lighter, have a deeper life cycle (they can discharge 100%), charge faster, have a greater lifecycle and have a higher output. Really the only downside is the price. Currently they are around 8x or more expensive than a lead acid battery.
Lithium Cobalt Oxide
- High capacity
- Common in cellphones, laptops and electronic cameras
- Shorter lifespan and limited specific power
Lithium Manganese Oxide
- High thermal stability
- Safest
- Common in medical equipment
Lithium Iron Phosphate
- Durable
- Long cycle life
- Common in electric vehicles
Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide
- Either has a high specific energy or high specific power (not both)
- Common in power tools and electric vehicles
Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminum Oxide
- Long lifespan
- Common in electric powertrains and in grid storage
- High energy
- Exspensive
- Not as safe
Lithium Titanate
- Very fast charge time
- Lower voltage
- Common in storing renewable energy
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