The difference between lead-acid batteries and lithium batteries

November 13, 2024

1: Different nominal voltages

Nominal voltage of lead-acid battery monomer: 2.0V

Nominal voltage of lithium battery monomer: 3.6V

2: Different internal materials

Lead-acid battery positive and negative electrodes are lead oxide, metallic lead, and the electrolyte is concentrated sulfuric acid

Lithium battery positive and negative electrodes are lithium cobalt oxide/lithium iron phosphate/lithium manganese oxide, graphite, organic electrolyte

3: Different energy

Lead-acid battery 30WH/KG

Lithium battery 150WH/KG

4: Different use occasions

Lead-acid battery: car starter, electric vehicle battery

Lithium battery: mobile phone, computer, power tool, and now also used in electric vehicle battery

5: Different electrical characteristics

Lead-acid battery cannot discharge with large current and has a short life

Lithium battery can discharge with large current and has a good life