When selecting the appropriate battery for your application, you likely have a set of criteria to meet, such as required voltage, capacity, cycle life, or backup power capabilities.

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Once you’ve narrowed down these requirements, you might find yourself wondering, "Should I opt for a?traditional sealed lead-acid battery or a lithium battery?" More importantly, you may ask, "What are the key differences between?them?" In this article, LONGWAY battery?will compare the several characteristics of lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries.

1. The Materials Used

Both lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries operate on similar principles, but differ in materials used. In lead-acid batteries, lead and lead dioxide react with sulphuric acid to store energy. During discharge, lead dioxide at the positive electrode and lead at the negative electrode react with sulphuric acid to form lead sulphate. Lithium-ion batteries rely on the movement of lithium ions between the electrodes to function.

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2. Durability

Lead-acid batteries offer better environmental adaptability and structural durability. They perform more stably in low temperatures and are more tolerant of high temperatures compared to lithium batteries. With a simple, sturdy structure, they also have strong shock and vibration resistance, making them ideal for environments with heavy vibrations, such as construction sites and vehicles. Therefore, lead-acid batteries are more durable in harsh conditions and suitable for applications requiring high environmental adaptability.

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3. Safety

There are many reasons for failures that can occur in batteries. It is your responsibility to be cautious while using batteries of high voltage. In both lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries, overcharging may lead to security problems.?Compared to lead-acid batteries, lithium-ion batteries are chemically fast and internally active, so the potential for thermal runaway is high. Thermal runaway is a condition that occurs when the heat generated inside a battery exceeds the heat emitted to the surrounding environment. Thermal runaway also has the potential to cause a battery explosion.

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LONGWAY Battery, as a professional manufacturer of lead-acid batteries, is always committed to providing customers with high quality and stable performance lead-acid battery products. We pay attention to every detail in the product design and manufacturing process to ensure that every battery meets international standards and has excellent service life and high performance. Below are some of the core advantages of LONGWAY Battery:

• High reliable-safe without leakage: Allowing for use in any orientation.
• Low self-dischargerate: With an average monthly self-discharge rate below 2.5%, these batteries retain their charge for extended periods, reducing the need for frequent recharging.
• Excellent storage performance: After 12 months of continuous storage at room temperature, the battery's discharge performance returns to normal, ensuring reliable power when needed.
• Strong cycling ability: Capable of more than 300 cycles at 100% Depth of Discharge (DOD), these batteries offer a long service life, making them ideal for regular use.
• No liquid electrolyte: The non-spillable design ensures a maintenance-free experience, eliminating the risk of leaks.
• Shock and vibration-resistant: Engineered to withstand shocks and vibrations, these batteries are durable and reliable for various demanding applications.

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Overall, there are many differences between lead-acid and lithium battery performance. Therefore, when choosing a battery it is important to know as much as possible about the application area.?In LONGWAY Battery, there are all kinds of models to apply in different products. For example, kids ride on cars usually tends to use 6FM7?and 12FM7, while 6FM12?and 6-EVF-33?are more widely used in the field of electric wheelchairs. If you?are interested in more models and applications , please feel free to contact us.