May 2026

How does temperature affect battery performance?

You’re likely familiar with cold temperatures reducing battery performance. Winter is the stereotypical time for non-starts. But did you know that much of the damage to the battery may have been done in summer? Although a warm battery performs better than a cold one, that warmth also speeds up ageing. Batteries technically require a very […]

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How does battery balancing affect battery life?

Battery balancing affects battery life in 24-volt systems because it changes how evenly the two 12-volt batteries respond to load and charge. In your fleet workshop, one weak or mismatched battery effectively limits the performance of the other. It can shorten service life, reduce cranking performance and increase the risk of vehicle downtime. As a

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EV battery consistency and balancing: a complete guide

Your fleet’s EVs rely on hundreds of individual battery cells working together as one high-voltage traction battery pack. In an electric car or van, the crucial thing is that each of those cells stays consistent, delivering similar performance and charge acceptance as all the others. But as with any component, this consistency doesn’t last forever.

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Battery type breakdown: Your ultimate guide

Battery type breakdown: Your complete guide Battery type breakdown: Your complete guide Choosing the right battery type and using the right testers and chargers can make a real difference to your operations. It affects your fleet vehicle’s cranking amps, charge acceptance, cycle life, diagnostic accuracy and long-term reliability. A standard flooded battery, an EFB, an

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