Comparison of battery types

Common characteristics

^† Cost in USD, adjusted for inflation.

Contents

• Common characteristics
• Thermal runaway
• References

^‡ Typical. See Lithium-ion battery § Negative electrode for alternative electrode materials.

Thermal runaway

Under certain conditions, some battery chemistries are at risk of thermal runaway, leading to cell rupture or combustion. As thermal runaway is determined not only by cell chemistry but also cell size, cell design, and charge only the worst-case values are reflected here.