What is the difference between a regular car battery and a start-stop battery?

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SimonMarie
07/29/25 7:21pm
Introduction to the differences between regular car batteries and start-stop batteries: 1. Performance and structure: Compared to regular batteries, start-stop batteries have a much better "instantaneous high-current discharge" capability. For example, while a regular battery might have a peak discharge current of 280A, a start-stop battery of the same specification can often reach 400A or even higher. This is because it needs to repeatedly start the engine at any time. 2. Charging: Start-stop batteries are manufactured using stamping processes due to higher technical requirements. However, they have larger capacities and can charge and discharge quickly. Ordinary lead-acid batteries cannot handle multiple high-current discharges in a short time, as their separators do not allow ions to pass quickly. 3. Lifespan: Start-stop batteries can endure more usage cycles and have a longer lifespan compared to regular batteries.
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