[Don.Hasi]

Hello from Germany :wave:

I am new to this lovely community and have already read a lot themes here.

With view to the batteries I have searched and read all the topics to voltphreaks batteries for Elise-use but think, some details I still haven´t found:

Was the first generation much cheaper (in former days more about 500,- now 1000?)
The so called 3lb and 4lb-variants... are they similar to the VPH300 and 450
Is the VPR-P6 already on the street?

Thank you in advance for responding

Kind regards
Don

 

[shay2nak]

yes, the older ones were much cheaper and lighter. The new ones have newer technology and have safety features and as a result are a little heavier and more expensive.

 

[Don.Hasi]

Thank you for your response.



So are there any news to the VPR-P6?

Kind regards

 

[shay2nak]

you don't need the VPR series. Stick with VPH, they half the price of VPR.

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[fitfan]

i have an old 4.5lb - well over a year old and its been flawless!

 

[Don.Hasi]

Is it proven that the VPR will be such more expensive? Cause an alternative VPH-derivate for the VPR-S30 should not be much cheaper if one compares the crankingpower...

Thanks again.

 

[shay2nak]

The prices are listed on the Voltphreaks website. I looked at one model of the VPR series (smaller battery) and it was $2000! The VPH of the same weight was $1200, i think.

I don't want to tell you what battery you need. All I can say is that I have the previous generation VPH 4.5 lb battery in my car for almost 2 years. That was around $500, the newest generation are double that.

 

[Don.Hasi]

the newest generation are double that.

unfortunately, yes...


The smallest VPR is the S30 with 26AH... for 2100,- so I hoped there will be a smaller one, like stated as a PC680 alternative with a little better price.

Kind regards

 

[thwang99]

Hello from Germany :wave:

I am new to this lovely community and have already read a lot themes here.

With view to the batteries I have searched and read all the topics to voltphreaks batteries for Elise-use but think, some details I still haven´t found:

Was the first generation much cheaper (in former days more about 500,- now 1000?)
The so called 3lb and 4lb-variants... are they similar to the VPH300 and 450
Is the VPR-P6 already on the street?

Thank you in advance for responding

Kind regards
Don

Tony from Voltphreaks here, the newer versions are slightly more powerful, for the Elise a VPH450 is what we recommend. The VPH300 would work too, but it's borderline (more a motorcycle battery). If you drive in below freezing weather commonly, and/or want extra reserve, go with the VPH750, but it's not necessary in most cases.
- Tony

 

[julius_the_cat]

I bought one of the first generation batteries. The upgraded model VPH450, which I have now, works great and I like the improvements and safety features. I don't use my car during winter months.

Tony's communication and service are excellent. Nice way to lose some weight from the back of the car, if it's in your budget. Recommend.