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PerformanceUp to date · Jan 15, 2026

Cycle Life

The number of complete charge-discharge cycles a battery can perform before its capacity drops below a specified threshold (typically 70-80% of original capacity).

Why It Matters

A battery cycling once daily for 10 years completes ~3,650 cycles. LFP batteries rated for 6,000+ cycles can outpace this easily, while NMC at 2,000 cycles may degrade sooner.

Real-World Example

A battery rated for 6,000 cycles at 80% depth of discharge would last approximately 16.4 years with one full cycle per day.

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