This is a list of commercially available battery types summarizing some of their characteristics for ready comparison.
Common characteristics This table lists characteristics common to both single use (primary) and rechargeable (secondary) batteries.
^† Cost in inflation-adjusted 2025 USD. ^‡ Typical. See Lithium-ion battery § Negative electrode for alternative electrode materials.
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Rechargeable characteristics This is a table of characteristics common to rechargeable batteries. Cycle life can be significantly affected by factors such as the ambient temperature and charge/discharge rate. For the purposes of this table, typical conditions are assumed.
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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.
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See also Battery nomenclature Experimental rechargeable battery types Aluminium battery List of battery sizes List of battery types Search for the Super Battery (2017 PBS film)
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