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This week, I upgraded the OEM battery in my 2019 Civic Type R with a lithium battery from Antigravity Batteries. For members that are unfamiliar with these types of batteries, these batteries are most widely known for being very light in weight and capable of producing high amperage. With the lightweight feature, these batteries also come with a heavy price tag.
I will start by stating the following:
1. 2019 Civic Type R.
2. OEM Battery Size: Group 47, H5.
3. Antigravity Battery is a direct fit replacement (exact same size as OEM).
4. Antigravity Battery weight (30 Ah): 11 lbs.
Basic Comparison:
A. OEM (450 CCA, 60 Ah), approx. 30-35lbs.
B. Antigravity Battery; (1200 CCA, 30 Ah), 11.7 lbs.
Before new battery installation:
Antigravity Battery Installation:
An accessory battery monitor is available from the company, and provides users some neat metrics about the condition of the battery, usage, and the vehicle’s charging system.
Screenshots from battery monitor app:
Notes:
1. In order to prevent the vehicle’s settings (CPU, radio, etc) from resetting during removal of the battery, I used a OBD “memory saver” adapter that I bought from Autozone (?) years ago, and powered the vehicle’s onboard system using the 12v outlet from this jump starter.
2. To maintain the battery, I use a battery charger from Noco (5A) that has a lithium battery mode.
This new battery has a unique feature in its battery management system that reserves starting power in the event that there is a significant amount of battery drain. In other words, the battery will not drain dead. On top of the battery is a Re-Start button to enable this feature, and the battery comes with two key fobs to also remotely activate this feature.
All in all, I am impressed with the workmanship and exact fit and finish of the battery, as well as its Re-Start feature. Although these batteries are not cheap, they do have neat benefits.
I will post here after 30 days to give an update on how it is performing so far. I have had lithium batteries on motorcycles in the past, and they are solid in terms of reliability. I could not remember when I installed my last lithium battery because it has been that long, so that was my main motivating factor for this upgrade in a car.
I will start by stating the following:
1. 2019 Civic Type R.
2. OEM Battery Size: Group 47, H5.
3. Antigravity Battery is a direct fit replacement (exact same size as OEM).
4. Antigravity Battery weight (30 Ah): 11 lbs.
Basic Comparison:
A. OEM (450 CCA, 60 Ah), approx. 30-35lbs.
B. Antigravity Battery; (1200 CCA, 30 Ah), 11.7 lbs.
Before new battery installation:
Antigravity Battery Installation:
An accessory battery monitor is available from the company, and provides users some neat metrics about the condition of the battery, usage, and the vehicle’s charging system.
Screenshots from battery monitor app:
Notes:
1. In order to prevent the vehicle’s settings (CPU, radio, etc) from resetting during removal of the battery, I used a OBD “memory saver” adapter that I bought from Autozone (?) years ago, and powered the vehicle’s onboard system using the 12v outlet from this jump starter.
2. To maintain the battery, I use a battery charger from Noco (5A) that has a lithium battery mode.
This new battery has a unique feature in its battery management system that reserves starting power in the event that there is a significant amount of battery drain. In other words, the battery will not drain dead. On top of the battery is a Re-Start button to enable this feature, and the battery comes with two key fobs to also remotely activate this feature.
All in all, I am impressed with the workmanship and exact fit and finish of the battery, as well as its Re-Start feature. Although these batteries are not cheap, they do have neat benefits.
I will post here after 30 days to give an update on how it is performing so far. I have had lithium batteries on motorcycles in the past, and they are solid in terms of reliability. I could not remember when I installed my last lithium battery because it has been that long, so that was my main motivating factor for this upgrade in a car.