🔄 Lead-Acid to Lithium Conversion: Essential Steps and Safety Guidance
- Comobattery
- Jun 26
- 1 min read
Why Convert to Lithium?
Lead-acid batteries are:
❌ Heavy
❌ Short-lived
❌ High-maintenance
LiFePO₄ lithium batteries are:
✅ Lightweight
✅ Long-lasting (up to 5,000 cycles)
✅ Maintenance-free
✅ Safer and more energy-efficient
📊 Lead-Acid vs Lithium: Side-by-Side Comparison
Feature | Lead-Acid | LiFePO₄ Lithium |
Weight | Heavy | 50–70% lighter |
Cycle Life | 300–500 | 3,000–5,000+ |
Usable Capacity | ~50% | Up to 90% |
Maintenance | Required | None |
Charge Time | Slow | Fast |

🛠️ Step-by-Step Conversion Guide
🔋 Confirm system voltage (12V/24V/48V)
🔌 Ensure your charger supports lithium profiles
⚠️ Safely disconnect and remove lead-acid batteries
🧰 Install lithium batteries with secure mounting
🔎 Test system and confirm polarity
✅ Activate BMS (Battery Management System) and run validation test
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
🚫 Using an old lead-acid charger with lithium batteries
🧯 Placing batteries in poorly ventilated or hot areas
🔋 Over-discharging (allowing voltage to drop too low)
✅ Conclusion
Switching from lead-acid to lithium transforms your power system—lighter, longer-lasting, and more efficient.
📞 Need help with compatibility or installation?👉 Contact our technical team
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