Power & Charging Tech4 min read
What are Lithium (LiFePO4) Leisure Batteries?
Lighter, faster-charging, and usable to a much deeper level than a traditional leisure battery.
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Unlike lead-acid or AGM batteries, which shouldn't be regularly discharged below about 50% without shortening their life, LiFePO4 batteries can safely be used down to around 10-20% remaining, giving you far more usable capacity from the same rated size. They also accept charge much faster and weigh roughly half as much - at a higher upfront cost.
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