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If you own a mobility scooter or a power wheelchair, chances are it has standard sealed-lead acid (SLA) batteries. For years, mobility manufacturers have relied on SLA batteries to power their devices. However, with extensive research and technological developments, lithium battery upgrades have been introduced for mobility scooters. Unfortunately, only a few scooters on the market come readily equipped with lithium batteries, such as the Go-Go Endurance by Pride Mobility or the Solax Transformer by Enhance Mobility. To make lithium batteries more accessible, Mobility Direct and Dakota Lithium partnered to offer customers unrivaled upgrades! In this post, we will be explaining the characteristics and benefits of our Dakota Lithium battery upgrades for your mobility scooter or power wheelchair.
Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) VS Lithium Batteries
SLA batteries come standard in most mobility products, but they are heavy and underperforming. The most popularly sold scooters are from the Go-Go Series by Pride Mobility, which almost all come with SLA battery packs weighing about 30 pounds or more. Our lithium battery drop-in replacements are only HALF the weight of these standard battery packs. Many customers have to break down and transport their travel scooters. The SLA battery packs are significantly harder to lift/carry than our lithium alternatives, especially if someone has limited mobility.
In addition, SLA batteries have a lifespan of only 250-300 recharge cycles. If you are using your scooter daily and frequently recharging it, standard SLA batteries will have to be replaced every year or so. Our Dakota Lithium battery upgrades have a lifespan of about 5 times longer than SLAs and 2,000 charge cycles. Constant battery replacements are rendered unnecessary with Dakota’s advanced technology.
Check out this video to see a comparison of SLA batteries and our lithium batteries:
Why Choose Dakota Lithium?
Dakota Lithium has been manufacturing its batteries since 2008 using LiFePo4 (lithium iron phosphate) technology. These batteries offer 3 times the power, half the weight, and 4 times the longevity of an SLA battery. Our Mobility Direct lithium upgrades are all fulfilled by Dakota Lithium, which offers an 11-year manufacturer’s warranty.
One of the most noteworthy benefits of switching to lithium is the drastic increase in travel range. With Dakota Lithiums, you can double the number of miles your scooter will go. For example, Pride Mobility’s Go-Go models usually go 8-10 MPC (miles per charge), but with our lithium upgrade, they are withstanding 18-20 miles! In a heavy-duty Afikim Afiscooter, the usual travel range is around 25 miles. However, depending on the amp hours of the Dakota Lithium battery upgrade you choose, an Afiscooter can go 40-100 MPC.
Check out this YouTube video to see the Mobility Direct Research & Development Team do a full-speed Dakota Lithium battery test:
Smarter Technology
Dakota Lithium batteries are equipped with an internal battery management system (BMS). This technology proves our lithium batteries to be smarter than their SLA counterparts for several reasons. The BMS system regulates cell balance and protects the battery from low/high voltage cutoff, short-circuiting, high temperatures, and overcharging. It allows the battery to shut down before any long-term damage occurs, which would kill the battery entirely. Dakota’s inclusion of the BMS ensures the lifespan and further shows just how advanced their lithium batteries are.
Take a look at this video by our teammate Mobility Scooter Dustin for more:
Afikim Lithium Upgrades - Mobility Direct Exclusive!!
We are excited to announce that Afikim Electric Vehicles is the first mobility scooter manufacturer to partner with both Mobility Direct and Dakota Lithium! When purchasing your new Afikim Afiscooter, you have the option to replace the standard SLA batteries with Dakota’s lithium batteries. Due to our partnership, upgrading to lithium will NOT void your manufacturer’s warranty. Dakota Lithium battery upgrades are exclusively available to Mobility Direct and an opportunity you don’t want to pass up!
Final Thoughts
SLA batteries are becoming a thing of the past, while lithium batteries are inventions of the future. As technology advances, mobility manufacturers will likely update their products until lithium dominates the market. Mobility Direct and Dakota Lithium have partnered to make upgrading your mobility scooter or power wheelchair easy! If you have any questions or inquiries, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We have non-commissioned sales experts ready to help find the right scooter for you.
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