Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) | Power tools, high-drain devices | Capacity: 2000mAh (Industry) ▲ 2500mAh (Base) ▲ 3000mAh (Advanced) Nominal Voltage: 1.2V Certifications: EPR France Battery/Packing, EPR Germany Packing (Complies with EU regulations) | High capacity for prolonged use (3000mAh supports 2+ hours in drills) Rechargeable, eco-compliant | Moderate self-discharge rate (10%/month) Higher cost than alkaline batteries |
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) | Electronics, laptops, smartphones | Energy Density: 150–250 Wh/kg (Industry) ▲ 200–250 Wh/kg (Advanced) Nominal Voltage: 3.7V Fast Charging (Reduces downtime by 40%) | Lightweight design Long shelf life (retains 80% charge after 1 year) | Requires protective circuits Higher upfront cost |
Alkaline | Remote controls, clocks, flashlights | Capacity: 1500mAh (Industry) Shelf Life: 5+ years (Long storage without degradation) | Cost-effective for low-drain devices Stable voltage until nearly depleted | Non-rechargeable Lower capacity for high-drain uses |
Lead-Acid | Cars, UPS systems, backup power | Capacity: 50–100Ah (Industry) Durable (Endures 500+ deep cycles) | Cost-effective for high-power applications Well-established infrastructure | Heavy weight (20–30 lbs per battery) Environmental disposal challenges |
Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) | EVs, solar storage systems | Cycle Life: 2000+ cycles (Industry) ▲ 3000+ cycles (Advanced) Safe (No thermal runaway risk) | Long lifespan (5–10 years) High safety margin for industrial use | Lower energy density (vs Li-ion) Requires specialized charging systems |
Zinc-Carbon | Basic devices (flashlights, toys) | Capacity: 500mAh (Industry) Inexpensive (Costs 30% less than alkaline) | Widely available Simple design and disposal | Low capacity for power-heavy uses Short shelf life (2–3 years) |