The automotive industry continues to produce modern cars to meet customers’ demands, tastes and preferences. And as this trend continues, car owners want to know what batteries suit these stylish cars.
Generally, car owners have to choose lithium-based, flooded, or AGM batteries. Studies show that the majority of cars on the road today use either AGM or lead-acid car batteries – and chances are you’re likely to pick one of them.
So now that we’ve demonstrated most car owners will choose between flooded lead-acid and AGM batteries, we’ll explain why the latter is better.
Resistant to vibration
AGM batteries are more resistant to vibrations on the road than flooded batteries because the electrolyte is absorbed in a matting. The challenge of acid leaving car batteries and damaging sensitive electrical components or paint has been significantly reduced.
Enhanced battery performance
Many cars today use start/stop technology to increase fuel economy. This means the increased starting demand of modern cars needs strong and efficient batteries.
For this reason, many automakers and car owners are adopting and recommending car owners use AGM batteries to address this concern. These batteries are designed to perform better in all temperature ranges and are more durable than flooded batteries.
Improve overall car performance and longevity
Automakers are changing designs to make their cars last longer and perform better. This has pushed most of them to move battery locations to the interior or trunk from under the hood. And since these locations can be harder to access, automakers recommend batteries that won’t need to be serviced or changed as often.
AGM batteries need minimal maintenance as compared to their flooded counterparts. These state-of-the-art batteries are also suited for such applications because most of them come with provisions for external venting. This comes in handy when there is a need for the battery to vent excess pressure.
Cost-effective
Many car owners tend to erroneously assume that AGM batteries are expensive. And it’s easy to see why.
When shopping, if a conventional lead-acid battery costs $90, an AGM battery will probably cost twice as much. However, the AGM battery will last longer and need little or no maintenance at all. This means it will save you hundreds to thousands of dollars in the long run.
As you can see, AGM batteries are better than flooded batteries. To learn more about the technology or to get one for your car, contact us and speak with one of our friendly battery specialists.