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The Volt rechargeable batteries for our heated clothing products can keep you going season after season when properly maintained and stored. It is not uncommon to see batteries last upwards of 6-7 years before needing to be replaced. If you take just a few extra precautions when storing your batteries during the Summer months you will help keep your battery strong and healthy for years. We are going to keep this blog post short and sweet. The information is very important to your rechargeable battery health and longevity. Please be sure to read this post in it's entirety.
This is approximately that time of the Summer to check in on your Volt Heated Clothing battery and make sure it is in good shape. There are two main things that can drastically reduce battery cell life and/or ruin the battery cells completely.
Here is how we recommend preparing your battery for long term seasonal storage. Click here to watch video
Information/Data from Battery University shows the type of damage that can be caused to battery cells by exposing them to elevated temperatures for extended periods of time. You can also learn more general battery information by going to battery university. Their data shows that a fully charged battery exposed to 77 degrees Fahrenheit can lose 20% of it's capacity after one year.
| Temperature | 40% charge | 100% charge |
| 0°C | 98% (after 1 year) | 94% (after 1 year) |
| 25°C | 96% (after 1 year) | 80% (after 1 year) |
| 40°C | 85% (after 1 year) | 65% (after 1 year) |
| 60°C | 75% (after 1 year) | 60% (after 3 months) |
We want your clothing to perform at it's best. Please take the time to ensure your battery is being stored properly over these next few months. That way once the Winter months hit your Volt Heated Clothing product will be ready to help you stay warm!
At Volt Heat, we’re incredibly proud to be celebrating a major milestone — 15 years in business. For over a decade and a half, our mission has been simple but powerful: design and deliver high-quality heated clothing that truly improves the lives of our customers. Whether it’s helping you stay warm on the job, on the slopes, in the woods, or simply during the chilly days of winter, we’ve always believed that warmth equals comfort, and comfort equals freedom.
At Volt Heat, we designed our gear for performance, offering highly specialized solutions. Our patented Zero Layer® heat system provides targeted, reliable warmth without the bulk. This technology ensures that whether you choose a heated vest for maximum mobility or a heated jacket for full coverage, you are always choosing the superior cold-weather solution.
The task of clearing snow presents a unique and demanding challenge in cold weather. It’s not just the temperature you have to fight; it’s a high-exertion activity combined with aggressive wind and wet snow, creating what we call a “dual threat” thermal environment that traditional passive gear fails to address effectively.
