A tested, self-heating 100Ah battery with app monitoring, for RVs and solar setups that see winter charging. Priced well below most heated batteries.
Amazon $279.98
A good-value Group 31 drop-in for boats and RVs used in mild climates. Independent testing shows it delivers more than its rated 100Ah.
- 100 Ah (1,280 Wh)Capacity
- 100 AContinuous output
- NoBluetooth
- 5 yearsWarranty
- $0.26Price / Wh
Price checked October 22, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Independent test measured about 6% more capacity than rated
- Standard Group 31 footprint drops into most marine and RV battery boxes
- Pairs up to four in series or parallel for 48V or larger banks
- No Bluetooth, so state of charge needs a separate shunt monitor
- No low-temperature charge protection mentioned, so charging below freezing must be avoided manually
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.
Independent capacity tests
Capacity measured by independent reviewers, discharging from full to the BMS cutoff. Discharge current and temperature differ between tests, so compare figures within one source.
| Tested by | Measured | Energy | Of rated | Discharge | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| techtest.org | 106.5 Ah | 1,380 Wh | 106% | 5 A | ATORCH DLB-600W electronic load to BMS cutoff; EU unit (329 x 172 x 214 mm). Same test also measured 106.06 Ah / 1363 Wh at 10 A and 105.57 Ah / 1320.8 Wh at 20 A. |
Specifications
| Model number | 12V 100Ah Basic (AP-100) |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Rated capacity | 100 Ah (1,280 Wh) |
| Tested capacity | 106% of rated |
| Nominal voltage | 12.8 V |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 |
| Rated cycle life | 4,000 at 100% depth |
| Price per Wh | $0.26 |
| BMS | |
| Continuous discharge | 100 A |
| Bluetooth monitoring | No |
| Series / parallel | up to 4 in series, 4 in parallel |
| Build | |
| Case size | Group 31 |
| Dimensions | 13 x 6.77 x 8.43 in |
| Weight | 22.1 lb |
| Water resistance | IP65 |
| Warranty | 5 years |
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