Comparison of commercial battery types
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This table provide a comparison of battery technologies.
| Type | Specific energy [MJ/kg] | Energy density [MJ/L] | Specific power [W/kg] | Charge/discharge efficiency [%] | Energy/consumer-price [kJ/US$] | Self-discharge rate per month [%] | Cycle durability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lithium-ion | 0.36 – 0.95 | 0.90 – 2.23 | ~250 – ~340 | 80–90 | 9 | 8 | 400 – 1200 |
| Lead–acid | 0.108 – 0.144 | 0.216 – 0.270 | 180 | 50 – 92 | 25.2(sld) – 64.8(fld) | 3 – 20 | 500 – 800 |
| Nickel–metal hydride | 0.216 – 0.432 | 0.504 – 1.08 | 250 – 1000 | 66 | 9.9 | 30 | 500 – 1000 |
| LiPo | 10000 | 1000 | |||||
| LiFePO4 | 0.79 | 300 | 2000 | ||||
| Nickel–iron | 0.108 – 0.180 | 0.108 | 100 | 65 – 80 | 5.40 – 23.76 | 20 – 30 | small |
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