Types Of Car Battery

One size does not fit all in as far as the powering of your vehicle is concerned. Daily commuters to heavy-duty semi trucks, and other applications require different kinds of battery technologies. In TOKUSHIMA battery, we produce and tailor all new varieties, such as dry charged, maintenance free, EFB and AGM. We have listed four broad categories below that will assist you to make good choices.

Dry Charged Battery & Maintenance Free Battery

Dry charged batteries are sold without electrolyte at the beginning, therefore, their shelf life is extremely long. They are ideal for warehouses or emergency stock. When filled with acid they perform like new.

The new standard is maintenance free batteries. You do not have to check water levels. This family contains three chemistries, which are lead-acid (cheap and steady), lithium-ion (light and long-range), and sodium-ion (new environmentally-friendly). To the majority of drivers seeking the best car battery, a 12v car battery which is maintenance free in lithium is the best in terms of power and life cycle. Any TOKUSHIMA maintenance free battery can be adapted to any car - small cars to large trucks.

EFB Battery – Enhanced Flooded Battery for Entry Start-Stop

EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery) is a better variant of regular flooded batteries. It is characterized by heavier plates and special paste to take care of partial charging. EFB, with its special internal structure, is a start-stop battery. These batteries suit very well with the vehicles having idle-stop systems which are mostly the economy car and the light commercial vehicles.

Although it is not as powerful as AGM, EFB is a viable solution to start-stop applications at a lower cost. EFB batteries are employed by many fleet owners in the city delivery vans. In the case of a tractor battery in a farming equipment that is started and stopped very often, EFB offers a higher cycle life as compared to a normal flooded battery. And when the car battery of start/stop vehicles requires service, always replace with the same type - EFB or AGM - to ensure systems remain in performance.

AGM Battery – The Premium Choice for Start-Stop & Heavy Duty

AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) batteries are the best of the lead-acid. The battery is spill-proof, vibration-resistant and can produce high power by absorbing the electrolyte in glass fiber mats. AGM, similar to EFB, is constructed as a start stop battery, however operating with much deeper discharge cycles. This is why AGM is the best option to use on the semi truck batteries, luxury cars and vehicles that have numerous electronic accessories.

In case of heavy loads, AGM 12v car battery is capable of cranking large diesel engines. AGM is a battery that is regarded by many owner operators as being the most suitable car battery to use in tractor trailer battery applications. AGM also works well in marine settings: the AGM marine battery is not affected by saltwater corrosion and never spills, which makes it ideal as a boat battery. And in the case of off-grid systems, a 48 volt battery bank constructed of AGM units will provide continuous power. Lithium marine batteries have their benefits, but AGM is the least expensive premium battery that boat battery users do not need to incur the extra cost of lithium.

Custom TOKUSHIMA Batteries for Every Vehicle & Capacity

Not every battery is of the same capacity - and it is where TOKUSHIMA is shining. We make batteries of small 20Ah batteries to huge 300Ah and above. The various capacities fit various vehicles:

Small capacity (20-50Ah): Motorcycles, ATVs, power sports

Medium capacity (60-100Ah): Passenger cars, small RVs, daily-driving car battery 12v.

Big capacity (100-200Ah): Semi truck battery, tractor battery (farm equipment), boat battery (fishing boat), and so on.

Extra large (200Ah+): Mining trucks, special vehicles, 48 volt battery banks for electric heavy equipment

In the case of lithium marine batteries, we are able to match any capacity between 50Ah and 400Ah. And in the case of car battery service providers, our uniform sizes ensure easy and fast replacement. TOKUSHIMA has the best car battery in terms of diesel pickup as well as the custom agm marine battery in terms of yacht.

In short, to select the appropriate battery, it is necessary to comprehend the four types, such as dry charged (long storage), maintenance free (lead, lithium or sodium), EFB (entry start-stop), and AGM (premium start-stop). AGM or lithium maintenance free will be your best choices in semi truck battery and tractor battery applications. To use in marine, use lithium marine batteries or AGM marine battery based on budget. And any 12v car battery requirement - passenger cars up to 48 volt battery systems - TOKUSHIMA and JOZOKING (TIANJIN) TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. can fully customize to the European, North American, and Australian markets. Get in touch with us to have the ideal power solution.