When choosing trolling motor batteries, you will want to consider factors like the battery type, your budget, and the amperage hour rating. In terms of types, your choices are usually deep cycle 12V AGM and lead-acid wet-cell batteries. You could also look into lithium iron phosphate, a deep cycle trolling motor battery designed to ensure reliability and safety, with longer run-time and lower weight than its more popular counterparts.
But why should you use a deep cycle battery for your trolling motor? Because it is designed to discharge minimum amounts of current for an extended time. Apart from that, there are other benefits you must know:
• Higher-quality – A LiFePO4 deep cycle trolling motor battery is built following ISO9001 standards and the UN38.3 safety standard. High-quality ones are non-explosive and safe, making them ideal for the most demanding outdoor conditions on the water.
• Fast charging – Deep cycle batteries may require frequent recharging, but with LiFePO4, charging time is faster, simpler, and secure.
• Longer lifespan – The life of a lithium iron phosphate battery is up to five times that of lead-acid batteries. It also provides twice the usable energy of lead-acid, with enhanced discharge rates and total charge.
• Built-in BMS – A high-quality deep cycle trolling motor battery has its battery management system, with an electronic board to manage and control it, while offering protection from short circuits, overcharging, and reverse polarity.
• Charge indicator – Some batteries have a LED battery charge indicator, so you do not have to second-guess the amount of charge left in them. The indicator is situated on top of the battery, where it can easily be viewed.
• Less energy wasted – A lithium iron phosphate deep cycle trolling motor battery stores enough power and is more efficient in maintaining that energy.
