Lithium Ion Batteries
Lasts 10+ years - 10X longer than lead-acid
Over 3,500 cycles
Maintenance-free
Quick-charge
1 lithium battery can replace 10 packs of batteries over its lifespan!
5 batteries power 97% of scrubbers and buffers
Lithium vs. Wet
| Lithium Ion (LiFePO4) Battery (25.6V 160Ah) |
Lead-acid Battery (24V 330Ah) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Cycle Life | >3500 times | <500 times |
| Design Life | Up to 15 years | 1 year |
| Maintenance | No need | Regular water filling, maintenance, and checks |
| Self-Discharge | 2-3% per year | 5% per month |
| Shelf Life | 7-10 years | 6 months |
| Charging Time | Quick charge - up to 2.5 hours Standard charge - 4.5 hours |
12 hours |
| Charging Frequency | No memory, charge anytime | Charge every day after use |
| Charging at Low Voltage | will start < 1 volt | Must be over 80% or 19.2 volts. Pandemics cause battery loss and service calls. |
| Run Time | 3+ hours on single charge | 3+ hours on single charge |
| Weight | 81.6 lbs | 348 lbs |
| Safety | Multiple built-in protections | Gas inside may cause explosion |
| Eco-Friendly | No pollution | Lead is harmful |
| Cost-Effective | More benefits, less man-hour costs | Less benefits, more man-hour costs |
| Number of Batteries | One battery (no individual jumpers to corrode or arc) | Multiple batteries |