Why Choose Lithium Over Lead Acid
Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4), also called LFP, is one of the more recently-developed rechargeable battery chemistries and is a variation of lithium-ion chemistry. Rechargeable lithium iron phosphate batteries use LiFePO4 as the principle cathode material. Despite having a lower energy density than other lithium-ion chemistries, lithium iron phosphate batteries can provide better power density and longer life cycles.
The main advantages of LFP batteries over traditional lead acid batteries are:
- Durability
- Longer lifecycle
- Higher tolerance to conditions of full charge
- Less stressed at higher voltage for longer periods of time
- Faster charging
- Lighter weight
SAFETY
LFP batteries are also incredibly safe. When we hear about lithium battery fires, those are typically related to Lithium-Ion batteries. Our batteries are Lithium Iron Phosphate and use a different chemistry that is much more stable.
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LEAD ACID 12V 100AH |
ASTRO LITHIUM 12V 54AH |
Rated Capacity |
100Ah |
54Ah |
Usable Capacity |
50Ah |
54Ah |
Lifespan |
500 cycles at 50% DoD |
3000 cycles at 90% DoD |
Battery Cost |
$180 |
$399 |
Cost per Cycle |
$0.36 per cycle |
$0.13 per cycle |
Alternatively, you would have to purchase 6 lead acid batteries at $180 each to reach the same number of cycles as a single Astro Lithium battery. Those six batteries would cost you about $1,080 versus the initial up front cost of $399 for our battery.
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