Nigel
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We don't know the lifespan of a Neo. Lithium batteries should have 3-5 times the lifespan of an AGM battery and maybe 10x a standard lead acid battery. However the Neo charges its battery very fast, which reduces life span considerably, so we really don't know. I suggest that during your ownership of your car, you may replace an AGM battery once, or zero times depending on how long you keep the car, and if it came with an AGM battery as standard. So comparing the overall cost of installing a Neo, which may last until you sell the car, or replacing the standard battery once...What is the lifespan of a cell link neo battery pack? I would guess cost is similar if factoring in replacing a car battery say every 3 or 4 years due to the added strain. Greatest benefit of the battery pack is probably the extended record times, since the battery pack doesn't have other systems being parasitic. A car battery has other systems Powered Seats draining it while the car is off.
Correct?
Also, I am not convinced that the Neo gives the longer record time. An AGM battery will charge faster for the majority of the charge.
The parasitic systems should be fairly irrelevant, although on my car the ultrasonic alarm does use a significant amount. The powered seats should use nothing when off, in fact they should not even be powered once the car is locked.
So my view is that if your car comes with an AGM battery, use that with a hardwire kit with low voltage cutoff. If the car comes with a standard lead acid battery, use that until it starts to die and then upgrade it to AGM. For most cars, an AGM battery will cost less than a Neo and last long enough that you will not need to replace it.