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How long does a lithium battery last?

That explains the 10 years. When people read “lithium battery”, most think of lithium-ion rechargeable, so called secondary cells. Hence both mine and Cristobols comments/answers. Your battery will degrade in storage, certainly significantly in 15 years. How much depends on conditions. The mechanisms of lithium-ion degradation are shown here.

How long can a battery last?

Typically, modern alkaline batteries, and other primary batteries such as the 3.6–3.7 -volt lithium batteries, can be stored for up to 10 years with moderate capacity loss. As with all batteries, they should be kept away from extreme temperatures and should never be frozen. Batteries freeze more easily when kept in a discharged state.

Do lithium ion batteries degrade over time?

Lithium-ion batteries unavoidably degrade over time, beginning from the very first charge and continuing thereafter. However, while lithium-ion battery degradation is unavoidable, it is not unalterable. Rather, the rate at which lithium-ion batteries degrade during each cycle can vary significantly depending on the operating conditions.

How to store a lithium ion battery?

The mechanisms of lithium-ion degradation are shown here. If you want to put them into storage, the most common recommendation is to charge/discharge them to about 50%. Too much or too little charge on a stored battery cause it to degrade faster. It should be stored above 0°C, but below 25°C (refrigerator, not freezer).

How much lithium ion should I charge a battery?

How much depends on conditions. The mechanisms of lithium-ion degradation are shown here. If you want to put them into storage, the most common recommendation is to charge/discharge them to about 50%. Too much or too little charge on a stored battery cause it to degrade faster.

Why do lithium-ion batteries get rated based on cycling based degradation?

Since this is a known phenomenon, many lithium-ion battery manufacturers will give their batteries a rating according to their cycling-based degradation. For example, a battery may be rated as being able to complete 1,000 full cycles before it degrades from full capacity to 80% capacity.