Defined term

Battery cycle life

Battery cycle life is the number of defined charge-discharge cycles completed before a specified performance endpoint is reached under stated test conditions.

Also known as storage cycle life

measurement · Concept code GS-CONCEPT-050 · Last verified August 20, 2026

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Definition

Battery cycle life is the number of defined charge-discharge cycles completed before a specified performance endpoint is reached under stated test conditions.

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When comparing Battery cycle life, keep the unit, time period, measurement boundary, and underlying assumptions the same on both sides.

What it is not

It is not a calendar-life guarantee and one partial cycle is not automatically equivalent to one full test cycle.

Decision context

Why it matters

Cycle definition, depth of discharge, rate, temperature, calendar time, operating limits, and endpoint criterion all affect the reported result.

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