🔋 Introduction
Many buyers focus only on upfront price.
But professionals focus on:
👉 Cost per cycle
📌 What Is Cost per Cycle?
Cost per cycle = Battery price ÷ Total number of cycles
📊 Example Calculation
Lead-Acid
- Price: $1,000
- Cycles: 500
👉 Cost per cycle = $2.00
LiFePO4
- Price: $3,000
- Cycles: 5000
👉 Cost per cycle = $0.60
📉 Key Insight
👉 Lithium is over 3× cheaper per cycle
⚡ Real Impact
- Fewer replacements
- Lower maintenance
- Better ROI
📊 Lifetime Cost Comparison
| Factor | LiFePO4 | Lead-Acid |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement frequency | Low | High |
| Maintenance | Low | High |
| Total cost | Lower | Higher |
💡 Procurement Insight
Smart buyers choose:
👉 Lowest lifetime cost—not lowest price