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How Long Do Marine Lithium Batteries Last? Life Factors
Marine lithium battery life depends on the exact product, use and storage conditions. Published cycle-life figures do not establish a guaranteed number of years on a boat.
How Long Do Marine Lithium Batteries Last? Life Factors: explanation
Cycle life depends on temperature, depth of discharge, charge settings, cell balance and how often the pack sits full or empty. A cycle claim is not a guarantee of calendar life.
Boat Battery has not published independent product cycle testing. We label these figures as manufacturer claims and explain the evidence threshold in our methodology.
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