| Maintenance |
Maintenance-free, equipped with BMS (Battery Management System) |
Requires regular watering, acid refilling, and equalizing charge |
| Initial Cost |
Higher (but costs are continuously decreasing) |
Lower |
| 5-Year Total Cost of Ownership |
Lower (long lifespan, high efficiency, no maintenance) |
Higher (frequent replacement, energy and labor costs) |
| 2.5T Forklift Operating Cost
(Normal workload,
electricity ¥1/kWh,
8h/day, 30 days/month) |
¥1253/month |
¥2380/month |
| Lifespan (Charge Cycles) |
3000–5000 cycles |
800–1200 cycles |
| Warranty Period |
5 years |
2 years |
| Charging Time |
2–3 hours (supports opportunity charging) |
6–10 hours |
| Opportunity Charging |
Supported – ideal for frequent short charging (no memory effect) |
Not recommended – frequent charging shortens lifespan |
| Energy Efficiency |
Greater than 92% |
Around 60% |
| Battery Replacement Required |
Not required |
Required – usually need two batteries per forklift |
| Temperature Tolerance |
Excellent – with built-in thermal management system |
Poor performance in extreme temperatures |
| Safety |
Safer – BMS protection, no acid or gas leakage |
Risk of acid spills and hydrogen gas emissions |
| Weight |
Lighter – improves forklift efficiency |
Heavier – adds to vehicle load |
| Charging Infrastructure |
Requires smart charger |
Requires a dedicated, ventilated charging area |
| Charging Interface |
DC charging port / EMA plug |
EMA plug / Anderson |
| Environmental Impact |
Environmentally friendly, sealed design, recyclable |
Contains harmful substances, requires special disposal |
| Equipment Availability / Uptime |
Very high – minimal downtime, fast charging |
Lower – slow charging and frequent battery swaps needed |
| Typical Applications |
Multi-shift operations, intensive logistics, cold-chain warehousing, etc. |
Single-shift, low-frequency use, small warehouses, etc. |
