Car Battery vs SLA Deep Cycle Battery

Lets compare cost effectiveness  between Car Battery and SLA Battery in Solar Storage Project.

In Singapore, a new 12V45Ah Car Battery cost $100, while a new 12V7.2Ah SLA Battery cost $19.

For SLA Battery, 12V7.2Ah is the sweet spot, its most common and has best Px/Capacity ratio compare to other voltage/capacity combination.

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Compare Car Battery SLA Battery
Type 12V45Ah 12V7.2Ah
Price $100 $19
Save Discharge 30% 80%
Usable 13Ah 5.76Ah
Size Big 207Lx175Wx190H 30KG Small 150Lx65Wx93H 1.22KG
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3 x 7.2Ah SLA Battery is able to do the job of a 45Ah Car battery at smaller cost, space and weight.

SLA 12V12Ah Discharge Time VS Discharge Currentmfg_curves

State of Charge on charging

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State of Charge on dis-charging

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Car Battery