[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Battery

battery aging

The gradual loss of battery capacity and power delivery as a cell is cycled and ages.

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

Battery aging is the slow decline in usable capacity and peak power a lithium-ion cell suffers over time. Heat, high charge levels, and full charge cycles all accelerate it.

See cycle life and charge limit.

Where battery aging Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is battery aging?

The gradual loss of battery capacity and power delivery as a cell is cycled and ages.

What terms are related to battery aging?

Related Battery terms include adaptive charging, charge limit.

Related Technical Terms

adaptive charging
A charging mode that slows or schedules charging to reduce battery wear. Battery
charge limit
A setting that caps charging below 100% to reduce battery wear. Battery
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