Lithium-ion car batteries Li-ion

Lithium-ion

— lithium-ion technology was originally used in batteries for portable gadgets like mobile phones, but it is increasingly being used in other areas. The first type of transportation to adopt Li-Ion technology was motorcycles. Advantages of these batteries over more traditional types include smaller size and weight, the ability to deliver high starting currents and charge at high currents (which significantly reduces charging time), a high number of charge-discharge cycles, and a long shelf life. Additionally, Li-Ion batteries contain minimal harmful substances, do not use acids or heavy metals, and some models are even marketed as completely environmentally friendly. The main drawback of lithium-ion batteries is their relatively high cost.