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How much lead is in a car battery?
I just learned that car batteries use lead, so I’m curious. How much lead is in a car battery?
Melanie Mergen · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
How much lead is in a car battery would be about 18-20 pounds of lead, or generally about 60% of the battery’s weight. Most cars use lead-acid batteries, with electric cars’ lithium-ion batteries being a major exception.
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