How long will a leisure battery last?
How long a leisure battery lasts will depend on many variables including:
- The power requirements of a vehicle’s electrical consumers
- Whether it’s been used on or off-grid
- Length of trips away and subsequent usage
- Usage with high-power consumers such as motor movers
- How well it has been maintained
While many presume a battery is a ‘fit and forget’ product, in reality, it requires regular monitoring and charging, especially when not in use for long periods. Yuasa, a top leisure battery brand, recommends using a smart charger to greatly improve your leisure battery’s service life.
However, it’s important to remember that, due to their internal chemical reaction, batteries naturally lose performance over time when they are not being used.