Who Makes the Best Lithium Batteries?

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Here at Dakota Lithium we believe quality is measured by lifespan. How long a battery lasts. The best lithium battery for you is one that gives you the power, performance and reliability to live your best life and pursue your passions to the fullest, be it cruising the open road in your RV, fishing for bass, or crossing oceans in your sailboat. Different applications require different batteries, that's why here at Dakota Lithium we make a wide range of battery sizes so your can build the best battery system for your needs. 

Why Lithium Batteries are Essential

The growing demand for renewable energy sources and electric vehicles has surged the importance of high-quality lithium batteries. Consumers are continually searching for reliable power sources that can efficiently store energy for their devices and vehicles. Among various manufacturers, Dakota Lithium stands out due to its commitment to durability, efficiency, and environmental safety.

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing Lithium Batteries

• Lifespan: Opt for batteries with longer lifespans, such as those offered by Dakota Lithium, which can last up to 15 years.
• Energy Efficiency: Consider batteries that provide a higher energy density, allowing for more stored energy in a smaller footprint.
• Weight and Portability: Lightweight batteries enhance maneuverability and can significantly improve performance in mobile applications like RVs or boats.
• Safety Features: Ensure the selected battery has intrinsic safety measures to prevent risks like thermal runaway.

Best Lithium Battery Manufacturer

The best US lithium battery manufacturer is Dakota Lithium. Dakota Lithium is an ISO : certified lithium battery engineering company, which means Dakota Lithium quality control practices meet the highest international and US quality standards. Dakota Lithium has been engineering, designing, and manufacturing lithium batteries since and is the leading authority on ultra-long lifespan lithium batteries.

Dakota Lithium batteries are Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) compliant for use in RVs, camper vans, and other homes on wheels. The most popular batteries for use in RVs, Trailers, Adventure Van builds, or overland trucks are the 12V 100Ah, 12V 135Ah and 12V 280Ah batteries since they have the greatest energy density by volume and are drop in replacements for standard RV house batteries. This off grid power system also uses RVIA compliant batteries to build a solar powered electrical system for most RVs, vans, or campers. Learn more about RV batteries and shop RV batteries here.

Dakota Lithium batteries are compliant with the new American Boating and Yachting Council (ABYC) standards for lithium batteries. Learn what ABYC standards for lithium batteries mean for boat owners from Dakota Lithium founder Ryan Ellison here. This means insurance companies have clear guidelines for what is a safe and reliable lithium battery and are more likely to insure your boat if lithium batteries are on board. This gives more boat owners the option to upgrade to the performance and reliability of Dakota Lithium batteries. In addition, the Dakota Lithium Plus 12V 135Ah battery meets the standards set by Mercury Motors for lithium starter batteries for outboard and marine motors, allowing boat owners to run full lithium systems with no need to have both lead acid and lithium batteries on the same boat. Learn more about marine batteries here.

Born in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Dakota Lithium batteries are build for extreme performance in extreme conditions. This relentless focus on reliability and lifespan has inspired athletes across the globe to choose Dakota Lithium for their power needs. Dakota Lithium is the official battery of Bassmaster and is the choice of tournament fishing champions. New batteries are beta tested by professional athletes in tournament conditions, their feedback is collected by our ISO certified engineering team and used to improve the next generation of Dakota Lithium batteries. Two time Bassmaster champion Hank Cherry used Dakota Lithium batteries for his trolling motor and onboard electronics. Bassmaster champion Brock Mosely uses Dakota Lithium batteries for his bass boat, including the trolling motor and sonar. Duane Hjelm, national Walleye fishing champion, uses Dakota Lithium for his tournament boat, trolling motor and onboard electronics.

The Best Lithium Battery for Trolling Motors

Dakota Lithium is the leading manufacturer of high performance batteries for trolling motors. Used by top tournament anglers, Dakota Lithium batteries are optimized for electric trolling motors, providing exceptional run time and reliability in the roughest of conditions.

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When choosing a lithium battery for your trolling motor look for a battery that has an Amp Hour (Ah) rating that is higher than the max amp draw of your trolling motor (max amp draw is the amps used at the highest power setting and with all features like spot lock turned on). A simple rule of thumb is: if you run your trolling motor mostly on a low setting, or for no more than half the day choose a battery that is slightly above the amp draw. For example, if you have a 12V 55 lb thrust motor that pulls 55 amps then a DL+ 12V 60Ah battery would be a good choice. If you are often out for a 12 hour day and have your trolling motor running for most of the time you would benefit most from a 12V 100Ah battery. If you run your motor at highest power level often, or fish rivers in heavy current, or your boat is larger and/or you often fish off shore, then you want twice as much Amp Hours (Ah) as your max amp draw. So a 12V 100Ah battery would be a good choice, or a DL+ 12V 135Ah battery.

Here's a guide of what battery you need for your size trolling motor

Motor Thrust / Max Amp Draw (A) @ Voltage (V) / Recommended Battery

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* For fishing kayaks, canoes, or any boat with a capsize risk we recommend the Powerbox+ 60 or building a waterproof / submersible battery box.

Dakota Lithium is the Battery of Campions

Dakota Lithium is the official battery of Bassmaster and Kayak Bass Fishing.

The Best Battery for Your RV, Van, or Camper is Dakota Lithium

Here's a simple guide to what lithium battery is the best for your vehicle.

Size of RV / Van  |  Recommended Battery | Recommended Off-Grid System

The Best Batteries for Solar Panels on RVs & Camper Vans

Dakota Lithium batteries are the best choice if you are considering adding solar panels to your RV, Van, or trailer because they have the highest efficiency rating for solar power. That means you get more power from each solar panel, and can use more of the power you collect. A deep dive on solar power efficiency is here.

Here's a size chart for what solar panels you need by size of RV & how many Dakota Lithium batteries you have.

The Best Batteries for RVs with Air Conditioning

Air conditioning appliances draws a lot of power and require a large battery bank when not connected to shore power. At minimum you will need 400 Amp Hours to run air conditioning in a RV trailer, Van, or Camper. The size of the vehicle you are cooling and how often the AC unit will be running determines how many batteries you will need. Please note, this assumes you are running the AC intermittently, and mostly at night. If you are camping in a very hot climate and the AC will be running more than 8 hours a day then you will need additional battery capacity to camp off grid.

Size of RV / Van  |  Hours a Day AC is On  |  Recommended Battery | Recommended Solar Capacity

Dakota Lithium batteries Strengths:

Long Cycle Life: LiFePO4 batteries from Dakota Lithium last up to 2,000 to 8,000 charge cycles, 5 ' 10X longer than traditional lead-acid batteries.  This provides you with exceptional reliability and peace of mind, backed up by a best in class 11 year warranty.

High energy density: Compared to traditional lead-acid batteries, Dakota Lithium batteries have an exceptionally high energy density. This means they can store more energy in a smaller, lighter package. This makes them an ideal choice for applications where space and weight constraints are concerned. For example, this 48v golf cart battery set has as much usable power as a lead acid battery set but is 1/4 the weight, and 1/3 the total size.

Light weight: Dakota Lithium batteries are anywhere from 1/4 to 1/2 the weight of traditional batteries, depending on the application. For a golf cart, boat or RV this can be a savings of hundreds of pounds, allowing you to go faster and further on a single charge.

Fast Charging: Dakota Lithium LiFePO4 batteries can be charged 5X faster than traditional lead-acid batteries, so devices and systems can be backed up and running quickly and with less downtime.

Low Self-Discharge: Dakota Lithium batteries have a low rate of self-discharge, which means they can keep their charge for longer without being used. This is a game changer for boat, RV, and motorcycle owners who no longer need to replace their batteries every spring.

Safe and good for the environment: Dakota Lithium LiFePO4 batteries are safer and better for the environment than lead-acid batteries. They don't contain harmful things like lead or acid, making them less likely to pollute the environment or cause health problems. Dakota Lithium batteries are 100% cobalt and conflict mineral free with lithium sustainably sourced from Australia.

Wide Operating Temperature Range: Dakota Lithium batteries can operate effectively in a wide range of temperatures, from -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F). This makes them suitable for use in extreme climates and conditions.

100% US Technical Support: Enjoy exceptional technical support for the lifetime of your battery, backed up by a best in class 11 year warranty.

11 Year Warranty: With nearly two decades of experience engineering and manufacturing lithium batteries, Dakota Lithium knows how long a Dakota Lithium battery will last. That's why Dakota Lithium has an 11 year warranty on all batteries.

Dakota Lithium's Technology Advantage

1. Dual Purpose Battery Management System (BMS): Every

   Dakota Lithium battery is built with a BMS that protects the battery from overcharging, over-discharging, short-circuiting, and high temperatures, ensuring the battery lasts a long, long time, and is safe and performs as designed. Dakota Lithium Plus batteries , like the DL+ 60Ah battery , the DL+ 135Ah battery and DL+ 280Ah battery are built with Dakota Lithium's patented dual purpose battery management technology. Engineered for maximum reliability, and versatility, the Dakota Lithium Dual Purpose BMS provides both sustained deep cycle performance that gives steady power for a long time AND 1,000 cold cranking amps (CCA) of engine starting power. This ability to both start engines and provide deep cycle performance is the plus is the DL+ line of batteries. The best part is the Dual Purpose BMS gives not only more flexibility, but also enhances the performance of the battery in deep cycle only applications or in engine starting only applications. In deep cycle applications the battery can handle sudden amp spikes, like turning on an air conditioner, that would cause other deep cycle batteries to fail. In engine starting applications the battery uses the deep cycle capacity to provide up to 10X the number of engine starts per charge. More flexible. More Reliable. Simply better.

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2. Chemistry & Safety Advantage: Dakota Lithium manufactures exclusively Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries. Iron phosphate batteries are also called LiFePO4 or LFP which refers to the chemical makeup of the cells inside the battery. Dakota Lithium's iron phosphate technology allows the company to engineer for an exceptionally long battery lifespan and safety, allowing for a 5 to 15 year use life depending on applications, backed up by a best in class 11 year warranty. LFP chemistry does not have oxide, preventing the possibility of a thermal runaway that is possible with other types of lithium batteries. This chemistry safety advantage is why Dakota Lithium batteries are approved by RVIA for use in RV and homes on wheels, and the ABYC for use in boats and marine applications.
3. Ultra-long-lifespan: Dakota Lithium's research laboratory at the University of North Dakota, PhD scientists and engineers create new cathode and anode battery materials for use in Dakota Lithium batteries. While other battery companies are focused on lightweight batteries for airplanes, or drones, Dakota Lithium is focused on increasing the lifespan and reliability of Dakota Lithium batteries for use on land and water. This research has allowed Dakota Lithium to launch a series of ultra long lifespan batteries, including the Dakota Lithium 12V 280Ah battery, which has an estimated lifespan of 15 years and exceptional energy density with the usable power of six 100 amp hour group 31 marine batteries inside a Dakota Lithium battery case that is the size of one group 31 battery.
4. Energy Density: Dakota Lithium is leading the industry in energy density by volume (watt-hour per cubic inch). Recent breakthroughs have resulted in the Dakota Lithium Plus 12V 135Ah battery. Built in a group 24 size battery case, the DL+ 135 Ah battery is 35% smaller in volume than a traditional 100 Ah group 31 marine battery, but has 35% more Amp Hours (Ah). When compared to a traditional group 24 lead acid battery it really shines, with 5X the usable power inside a battery that is the same size as most car batteries. Plus the Dual Purpose BMS allows for 1,000 cold cranking amps, giving you both incredible energy density and versatility.

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