Best battery chemistry for cold temperatures

[bltkmt]

Thanks. Do lithium rechargeables last in cold as well?

 

[recycledelectrons]

Thanks. Do lithium rechargeables last in cold as well?

Yes.

 

[StarHalo]

Thanks. Do lithium rechargeables last in cold as well?

No rechargeables in extreme hot or cold conditions!

If you know it's going to be below zero, play it safe and use a lithium primary.

 

[arpit]

Using a Fenix l2T powered by AA batteries whilst cycling fast in temperatures of 0 to -10, I am lucky to get 15 minutes of run time. If you can find a way of keeping the torch warm, you will be fine. Otherwise, use lithiums. I have a water bottle full of very warm water, which is pleasant to drink, and heats the light up when I squirt it on it.

 

[mpteach]

I know extreme heat can cook rechargeable lithium but what's wrong with storing/using LiCo and LiMn in the cold? Also what do Nimh hybrid cars do in the cold and the a123 powered cars coming out?

 

[Black Rose]

Also what do Nimh hybrid cars do in the cold

My guess is that they don't work.

They will be pretty much useless for any climate where the temp goes below 0C/32F.

 

[mpteach]

Prius use Nimh, they won't switch to lithium for another year.

 

[insanefred]

Cold weather performance NimH vs Li-ion vs lithium vs alkaline?

Has anyone done some extensive testing in this? I am sure lithium comes up on top, but what about the others?

 

[Lite_me]

Re: Cold weather performance NimH vs Li-ion vs lithium vs alkaline?

Not sure if any of these are just what you are looking for but here is a simple Google search from the top of the page.

https://www.google.com/search?q=col...tesearch=www.candlepowerforums.com&gws_rd=ssl

 

[oKtosiTe]

Re: Cold weather performance NimH vs Li-ion vs lithium vs alkaline?

As has been said in so many threads before this one: lithium is the best choice in freezing conditions. Period.
That said, I've used Eneloops outside in freezing temps lots of times, but it works only because my pocket or running the flashlight itself kept them warm.
For storing in cars, etc., lithiums are simply the way to go.

Mods: May I suggest merging this thread into something like this?

 

[Norm]

Re: Cold weather performance NimH vs Li-ion vs lithium vs alkaline?

Mods: May I suggest merging this thread into something like this?

i did actually search for a similar thread, my search skills failed me, threads merged - Norm