Best-Priced Lithium Battery Backups in South Africa for 2023

In terms of value, the best-priced lithium battery backups in South Africa meet two criteria – they’re second-life (2^nd LiFe) batteries and they use lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO₄) chemistry.

Always consider these two factors when looking for the best-priced lithium battery backups in South Africa.

2^nd LiFe batteries: the first affordable lithium-ion batteries in South Africa

REVOV’s 2^nd LiFe batteries are the first affordable lithium-ion batteries in South Africa.

What is a second-life (2^nd LiFe) battery?

Second-life, or 2^nd LiFe, batteries are repurposed from automotive-grade batteries that were first used to power electric vehicles.

Price advantage of 2^nd LiFe battery backups

There’s a considerable cost advantage. A 2^nd LiFe battery has a significant cost difference when compared to a  brand new lithium iron battery.

If you compare 2^nd LiFe batteries to traditional lead-acid batteries, the pricing per usable kWh (kilo Watt hour) is similar. However, lead-acid batteries have about a 50% usable capacity, whereas 2^nd Life batteries have a depth of discharge of 90%.

While it may be cheaper upfront to install a lead-acid battery, lead-acid batteries don’t deliver the same amount of kWhs and they have a considerably shorter lifespan.

Lead-acid batteries last about three years. REVOV’s 2^nd LiFe batteries have a guaranteed lifespan of 10 years.

If you compare the batteries over 10 years, 2^nd LiFe batteries are significantly cheaper than either new LiFe batteries and lead-acid battery backups.

Other advantages of 2^nd LiFe batteries

As well as a price advantage, 2^nd LiFe batteries also contribute to a cleaner, greener planet.

REVOV’s 2^nd LiFe batteries have a considerably lower carbon footprint than new lithium-iron phosphate batteries.

Because they’re repurposed, 2^nd LiFe batteries don’t put extra pressure on global commodities, notably lithium.

Also, repurposing batteries from electric vehicles means these batteries are not being dumped in landfills, making 2^nd LiFe batteries kinder to the environment.

Battery chemistry: what makes LiFePO₄ batteries the best value

Compared to lead-acid and other lithium batteries, the chemistry of LiFePO₄ batteries offer other advantages that make them a worthwhile investment and smart long-term battery backup solution.

• Longer lifespan: REVOV’s LiFePO₄ batteries are guaranteed for 10 years or 3,500 cycles at one cycle per day, whichever comes first.
• Zero maintenance: LiFePO₄ batteries require no maintenance, making them easier and safer to use.
• Superior safety: the chemistry is inherently safer than lead-acid batteries. Lithium-iron phosphate batteries have no fuel to refill or dangerous acid to replace and they don’t emit fumes.
• Usable capacity: they have 25 to 50% more usable capacity than lead-acid batteries.
• Constant power: unlike lead-acid batteries, the power is constant in LiFePO₄ batteries, with full power available throughout discharge.
• Compact size and weight: a LiFePO₄ battery is about 50% the size and weight of an equivalent lead-acid battery, due to its extremely high energy density and much higher depth of discharge.
• Extreme temperature tolerance: a LiFePO₄ battery is 2.5 times more efficient than a lead-acid battery at low temperatures and can operate safely at 65°C.
• Fast charging: LiFePO₄ batteries charge four times faster than lead-acid batteries.
• Lower self-discharge rate: they lose very little power when idle.

REVOV’s best-priced lithium battery backups for 2023

At we, we offer a selection of 2^nd LiFe lithium battery backups that are suitable for home and small enterprise applications.

REVOV 2^nd LiFe R200 (51.2V 200Ah 10.2kWh)

The R200 is a high-quality 220Ah lithium iron battery offering superior energy storage for homes, businesses, data centres and telecoms base stations.

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REVOV 2^nd LiFe R100 (51.2V 100Ah 5.12kWh)

The R100 is a 2ndLiFe battery offering superior performance at the lowest available cost per cycle for a lithium iron battery of its type in South Africa.

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REVOV 2^nd LiFe 12V 200Ah (12V 200Ah 2.56kWh)

The 12V 200Ah 2.56kWh lithium iron battery is a highly cost-effective solution for portable energy storage. The battery comes with a warranty of three years or 2,000 cycles, whichever comes first.

See here for product specifications.