charge time

Battery Type Typical Charge Time Notes
Lead-acid 8-12 hours Slow charge time, can be faster with a fast charger.
LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) 2-4 hours Similar to lithium-ion but may take slightly longer.
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) 1-3 hours Fastest charging, especially with modern fast chargers.

Common Rechargeable Battery Internal Resistance and Aging

Battery Type Nominal Voltage Capacity Range Internal Resistance (New) Internal Resistance After ~200 Cycles Notes / Applications
AA NiMH 1.2V 1800–2500 mAh 20–50 mΩ 30–80 mΩ Consumer electronics, toys
AAA NiMH 1.2V 600–1200 mAh 30–70 mΩ 40–100 mΩ Small electronics, remote controls
18650 Li-ion 3.6–3.7V 2000–3500 mAh 30–80 mΩ 40–120 mΩ Laptops, power banks, flashlights
High-drain 18650 Li-ion 3.6–3.7V 1500–3000 mAh 15–30 mΩ 25–50 mΩ Power tools, e-cigarettes, high-current devices
26650 Li-ion 3.6–3.7V 4000–6000 mAh 10–40 mΩ 20–60 mΩ High-capacity flashlights, e-bikes
12V Lead-Acid (SLA/AGM) 12V 7–20 Ah 0.12–0.3 Ω 0.15–0.4 Ω Scooters, UPS, emergency lighting
12V LiFePO4 12.8V 10–20 Ah 5–20 mΩ 10–30 mΩ E-bikes, solar storage, UPS
9V NiMH 8.4–9V 150–300 mAh 150–300 mΩ 200–400 mΩ Smoke detectors, small electronics
NiCd AA 1.2V 600–1000 mAh 30–100 mΩ 50–150 mΩ Older toys, cordless phones
LiPo (3.7V per cell) 3.7V 500–5000 mAh 20–100 mΩ 40–150 mΩ Drones, RC cars, FPV drones

Notes on Internal Resistance Change:

  • Internal resistance increases gradually with usage cycles and charging/discharging.
  • The amount of increase depends on:
    • Battery chemistry and quality
    • Depth of discharge and charging rate
    • Temperature and storage conditions
  • Higher resistance results in lower peak current capability and slightly reduced capacity over time.

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