Just like every other thing in life, not all batteries are made the same.
There are many different types and formats of battery packs, with their own list of pros and cons, including price differences.
Read on to find out more about the more common batteries used in electric motorcycles and electric vehicles, and which one is the best in the market.
- Nickel-Metal Hydride Batteries
There are nickel-metal hydride batteries, which have a long life cycle, but are high in cost, and have a high level of self-discharge. This means that if not used for some time (a week for example), the battery level could have significantly reduced, even if you did not use the electric
motorcycle.
Nickel-metal hydride batteries also suffer from high heat generation levels at high temperatures, which would be a potential issue for electric motorcycles. - Lead-Acid Batteries
Lead-acid batteries are another form of batteries, designed to be high in power output, inexpensive, safe and reliable.
However, they suffer from a short lifecycle and calendar lifespan, which means frequent battery pack replacements. They also don’t do well in cold-temperatures, so if you’re in a country that often has winter, or even an extended monsoon season, this would not be the best option. - Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lastly, lithium-ion batteries are one of the best types of batteries, typically used in devices such as mobile phones and laptops, due to their high energy storage and output. They also are efficient in energy control, perform well at high temperatures, and a low self-discharge rate, which means the battery will lose charge very slowly when left unused.
All in all, this is the best choice for electric motorcycles, which is why Iso Motorcycles uses this in the UNO-X. After all, the best battery choice is a crucial factor in making the Iso Motorcycles UNO-X one of the best electric motorcycle choices out there.
