Car Batteries

A car battery is a rechargeable battery that supplies electricity necessary to start your motor. The battery stores energy, which is used by the car's ignition system when the engine is cranked. Car batteries are based on three factors: size, power, and warranty. When buying a replacement car battery be sure that the dimensions match your original battery and you know how many amps are required to power your car.¹

Fast Facts

1. Raymond Gaston Plante invented the first lead-acid battery that could be recharged in the 1860s²
2. Three basic functions of the battery is: Starting, Lighting, and Ignition
3. Most common are S.L.I. batteries and they are used in passenger cars and small trucks
4. There are seven types of S.L.I. batteries
5. There are three types of terminal batteries: Top Terminal Batteries, Side Terminal Batteries, and Dual Terminal Batteries

S.L.I. Types

There are seven types of S.L.I. batteries. They are:³

1. Maintenance-Free Batteries - Considered long serving batteries that reduce water loss and provide superior performance and long shelf life
2. Maintenance Accessible Batteries - Used mainly for heavy commercial use.
3. Hybrid Batteries - Used in Hybrid cars and are considered somewhat maintenance free, although more so maintenance accessible.
4. Low-Antimony Batteries - Have a short shelf life and are used for sweepers and marine commercial use.
5. Wet/Flooded Batteries - Ready to install batteries for automobiles. Less expensive than Gel batteries.
6. SVR Gel Batteries - Spill and leakproff. Offer a long cycle life.
7. Dry-Charged Batteries - Indefinite shelf life but must be activated before use.

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