FOX D1 Battery Display / flush mounting version

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The lithium iron phosphate battery (LiFePO4 battery) or LFP battery, is currently the best in the battery sector. A basic distinction is made between conventional lithium-ion batteries and the newer generation of batteries, lithium iron phosphate batteries. The terms lithium-ion battery and lithium iron phosphate battery are often used interchangeably in everyday language. However, this generalisation is not correct when comparing the two types of battery directly and with regard to their chemical and technical structure. Both battery types have decisive differences. In this guide, we explain what these are in detail, which battery type has which advantages and many other details, especially about lithium iron phosphate batteries.