Battery
Battery chemistry matters. Understand LiFePO4 vs NMC, cycle life, capacity fade, storage habits, and how to keep your station healthy for years.
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Why Capacity Drops in Cold and Heat: Battery Chemistry + Simple Rules for Better Runtime
Learn why portable power station capacity drops in cold and hot weather, how battery chemistry and efficiency losses…
Depth of Discharge (DoD) Explained: How Partial Cycles Extend Battery Life (LiFePO4 vs NMC)
Understand depth of discharge, partial cycles, and how LiFePO4 vs NMC chemistries affect battery life in portable power…
BMS Explained: What a Battery Management System Actually Does in a Portable Power Station
Understand what a battery management system (BMS) does in a portable power station, how it affects safety, runtime,…
Temperature Limits Explained: Safe Charging/Discharging Ranges and What Happens Outside Them
Learn how temperature affects safe charging and discharging of portable power stations, what happens outside safe ranges, and…
State of Charge (SOC) and Battery Calibration: Why Percent Readings Drift
Learn why portable power station battery percentages drift over time, how state of charge is estimated, and how…
Battery Management System (BMS) Explained: Protections Inside a Power Station
Learn how a Battery Management System (BMS) protects cells inside a portable power station. Covers overcharge, overdischarge, thermal…
Battery Cycle Life Explained: What “Cycles” Really Mean
Learn what battery cycle life really means, how cycles are measured, and how it affects the lifespan of…