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Lead-Acid vs Lithium Calculator

Compare total cost of ownership between lead-acid and lithium batteries.

Lead-Acid 10-Year TCO

$24,000

Lithium 10-Year TCO

$3,750

Inputs

kWh
$/kWh
$/kWh

Comparison

Lead-Acid Initial Cost

$3,000

Lithium Initial Cost

$3,750

Lead-Acid Cost/Cycle

$6

Lithium Cost/Cycle

$0.75

Cost Breakdown

How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter Usable Energy Needed, Lead-Acid Cost, and Lithium Cost.
  2. Set Lead-Acid Cycle Life, Lithium Cycle Life, and Cycles per Year.
  3. Review Lead-Acid 10-Year TCO ($) and Lithium 10-Year TCO ($).
  4. Use Lead-Acid Initial Cost ($) and Lithium Initial Cost ($) to inform your decision.
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