Quick Facts: Rechargeable Batteries

Different types of batteries have different rechargeable battery life.  Battery life depends on the model and your usage. Heavy and constant use will drain a battery much faster than light and intermittent use. 

For example:          

Nickel cadmium (Nicad, NiCD) (1.5-3 Years) Cycle LIfe: 1,000+ Cycles

Nickel metal hydride (NiMH) (3-5 Years) Cycle Life: 700-1,000 Cycles  

Lithium Ion (2-4 Years) Cycle Life: 600-1,000 Cycles

Lead Acid (6 Months) Cycle Life: 200 Cycles ( Varies)

8 of the Best Technology Pages On Instagram

There is always so much new in the world of technology, and sometimes it is hard to keep up with all the most recent news. Below are a few tech pages to stay current on batteries, the environment and more...