The ODYSSEY^® combines in one box the characteristics of two batteries. It can deep cycle as well as provide serious cranking power — it is like a champion long distance runner and a world class sprinter in one body.  

            These batteries are capable of providing engine cranking pulses of 1700A for 5 seconds as well as 400 charge/discharge cycles to 100% depth of discharge (DOD). A typical battery can do one or the other, but not both. A starting, lighting and ignition (SLI) battery, for example, is designed to provide short, high amperage pulses; it performs poorly when repeatedly taken down to deep depths of discharge. A traditional battery is either like a sprinter or like a long distance runner; ODYSSEY^® batteries will do both — provide short duration high amperage pulse or low rate long duration drains.      

¨      guaranteed longer service life         With a ten year design life and a three-to-eight year service life, ODYSSEY^® saves you time and money because you do not have to replace the battery as often. It is the ONLY battery capable of delivering a large number of deep cycles — up to 400 when fully discharged or up to 500 when discharged to 80%. 

¨      longer storage life           Unlike conventional batteries that need to be recharged every six to twelve weeks the ODYSSEY^® battery, when fully charged, can be stored for up to 2 years at 25°C (77°F). At lower temperatures, storage times will be even longer. ¨      deep discharge recovery                        The ease with which ODYSSEY^® recovers from such an application abuse is unheard of. The section titled Storage and recharge criteria for ODYSSEY^® batteries discusses actual test data on this important topic concerning SLI batteries.

¨      superior cranking and fast charge capability   The cranking power of ODYSSEY^® batteries is double to triple that of equally sized conventional batteries, even when the temperature is as low as -40°C. Also, with simple constant voltage charging, there is no limitation on the inrush current, so the user is assured of  fast charge. This characteristic is explored in greater detail later in the section titled Rapid charging of ODYSSEY^® batteries.

¨      worry-free shipping  The valve regulated design of the ODYSSEY^® battery eliminates the need for vent tubes; further, no routine maintenance is required and there is no more fear of acid burns or damage to expensive chrome or paint. Owing to the starved-electrolyte design, the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has classified the ODYSSEY^® battery as a dry battery, so it may be shipped worry-free by UPS/Federal Express or by air. 

¨      mounting flexibilityThe ODYSSEY^® battery may be installed on its sides without sacrificing any performance attributes. There is also no fear of any acid spillage.  

¨      superior vibration resistance   ODYSSEY^® batteries have endured rigorous tests that demonstrate their overall ruggedness and exceptional tolerance of mechanical abuse. Details of these tests may be found in the section titled Shock, impact and vibration testing.