Group buy for Lithium 12 volt batteries, about $600-ish

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TonyWilliams

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Putting together a list of folks interested in a "real" 12 volt battery that you can use from car to car.

Lithium, about $600.

Model U1-12RT

Valence Technology (and others) make 12V batteries using lithium iron phosphate technology.
The U1-12RT might be considered. 12.8V nominal, 40Ah, a little over 14lbs. Built in protection from over current, over/under voltage, and over temperature.
5 year warranty (2 year full, last 3 years pro-rated)
A group buy of a couple would at least get you out of paying List Price.
See the full product line and specifications at https://www.valence.com/products/ (click on the table in the bottom left corner).
 
I recently changed out the battery in my NSX from a lead acid battery to a Lithium Iron battery from Shorai. Check out the battery at the following link: http://store.kcmachine.com/pages/lighterisbetter-battery-packages. I am not suggesting this would be a good battery for the Rav4EV. I was interested in the weight savings and an exotic look. At 7 lbs. it is pretty great. I have to keep a Shorei battery tender on the battery as I do not drive the car except once or twice a month. These batteries do not like being completely discharged. This fellow has access to Shorai batteries. So he might be able to get you a good price. I paid $400 for the battery and the CNC housing made specifically for our cars. Colin is the fellow that I know. He lives in Laguna Niguel. I should note that they manufacture batteries for motorbikes and sport equipment and not specifically cars.
Manny
 
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