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| Chemistry | Price (100Ah 12V) | Usable Cap. | Cycle Life | Batteries in 10yr | 10yr Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LiFePO4 (LiTime) | $159 | 960Wh (80%) | 4,000 cycles | 1× | $159 ✓ Best |
| AGM (Weize) | $89 | 600Wh (50%) | 300 cycles | 13× | $1,157 |
| LiFePO4 (Battle Born) | $949 | 960Wh (80%) | 3,000 cycles | 1× | $949 |
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