Name: Dakota Lithium 12V 100Ah
Brand: Dakota Lithium

3.1/5#15 of 17 in 100 Ah class 12V batteries
3.1

For anglers and boaters who want a US-brand battery with an 11-year warranty. Budget buyers get more cycles and cold protection for less elsewhere.

100 Ah (1,280 Wh)Capacity
100 AContinuous output
11 yearsWarranty
$0.55Price / Wh

Check price at TackleDirect$699 Check price at Inverters R Us$720

Price checked October 22, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros

11-year warranty, among the longest for a 100Ah battery
Group 27 size drops into common boat and RV trays
Can be wired up to 48 V for trolling motors

Cons

Costs more than twice as much as budget 100Ah batteries
No stated cold-charge protection, so you must avoid charging below freezing yourself
Heavier than most current 100Ah batteries
Low 2,000-cycle rating for the price

How it scores

The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its size. How we rank explains each one.

Value $0.55 per rated Wh26
Tested capacity not yet independently tested (neutral score used)50
Output 100 A continuous (about 1,280 W at 12.8 V)50
Warranty 11-year warranty100
Cycle life 2,000 cycles, maker rating17
Cold weather low-temperature charging protection not stated (neutral score used)50

Specifications

Capacity
Model number	DL-12V100AH
Rated capacity	100 Ah (1,280 Wh)
Nominal voltage	12.8 V
Chemistry	LiFePO4
Rated cycle life	2,000
Price per Wh	$0.55
BMS
Continuous discharge	100 A
Peak discharge	200 A for 10 s
Max charge current	50 A
Series / parallel	up to 4 in series
Build
Case size	Group 27
Dimensions	12.99 x 6.77 x 8.66 in
Weight	31.9 lb
Terminals	M8
Warranty	11 years

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