The Dakota Lithium 12V 54Ah is a battery pack with M6 bolts, a continuous discharge of 60 A, a peak of 100 A and a weight of 14.3 lb (6.5 kg).
Last updated: 16 September 2026
What we found
- 7 devices are explicitly documented as NOT run by it.
- 16 specifications are published for it, each with the source it was read from.
- No matching recall was found in the records this catalogue holds from 7 regulators.
Assembled from the evidence on this page. Every figure and count below is shown with the source it was read from.
Battery and charging
- Energy
- Sources disagree
691Wh in the catalogue — the battery itself is labelled 648Wh
“ENERGY 691 Watts (Wh)”
Source: dakotalithium.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Dakota-Lithium-Catalog-20241014-compressed.pdf
648Wh — agreeing with the label, against the catalogue's 691Wh
“Energy 648Wh”
Source: dakotalithium.com/product/dakota-lithium-12v-54ah-deep-cycle-lifepo4-trolling-motor-battery
648 Wh, printed on the battery itself
“648 Wh · LiFePO4 BATTERY”
Source: dakotalithium.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Dakota-Lithium-Catalog-20241014-compressed.pdf
- Energy printed on the battery
- 648Wh printed on the battery itself
- Voltage
- 12.8V
- Rated capacity
- 54Ah
- Rated charge cycles
- Sources disagree
5,000 cycles to 80% capacity
“LIFECYCLES (BATTERY LIFESPAN) Up to 80% capacity for 5,000 cycles in recommended conditions. The typical SLA has 400 cycles.”
Source: dakotalithium.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Dakota-Lithium-Catalog-20241014-compressed.pdf
2,000 cycles at full discharge, up to 6,000 at a fifth of it
“HOW LONG WILL MY BATTERY LAST? The average lifespan of a Dakota Lithium Iron Phosphate battery depends on use. If the battery is used at maximum discharge (typically 1C) then the lifespan is typically 2,000 recharge cycles or roughly 5 – 10 years with regular use. When used at <0.2C discharge the lifespan increases, up to 6,000 recharge cycles.”
Source: dakotalithium.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Dakota-Lithium-User-Manual.pdf
- Charging voltage
- Sources disagree
14.4V recommended — the catalogue says 14V for this pack alone
“Charge 27A max, 14.4V recommended, 15V max. Please note: this battery should be charged between 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) and with a LiFePO4 compatible charger.”
Source: dakotalithium.com/product/dakota-lithium-12v-54ah-deep-cycle-lifepo4-trolling-motor-battery
14.4V — a third source against the catalogue's 14V
“DAKOTA LITHIUM BATTERY VOLTAGE RECOMMENDED CHARGING VOLTAGE RECOMMENDED CHARGING SPEED (C) 12 Volts 14.4 Volts <0.3C (3 hours or more)”
Source: dakotalithium.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Dakota-Lithium-User-Manual.pdf
- Highest charge current it will take
- 27A maximum
- Maximum continuous discharge
- 60A continuous
- Peak discharge
- 100A for a 10-second pulse
- Charger the maker names
- Sources disagree
A 12V 10A charger, sold separately — the catalogue says one is included
“Recommended Charger 12V 10A LiFePO4 charger (Sold Separate) Dakota Lithium 12V batteries should be charged at 14.4 volts, higher than AGM or lead acid. Lead acid chargers will work, but will only charge the battery to 80% of capacity.”
Source: dakotalithium.com/product/dakota-lithium-12v-54ah-deep-cycle-lifepo4-trolling-motor-battery
The catalogue says a charger is included
“27 A max, 14 V max recommended, 15 V max. Included is a LiFePO4 compatible charger.”
Source: dakotalithium.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Dakota-Lithium-Catalog-20241014-compressed.pdf
- Wiring a higher-voltage string
- Series wiring above 48V voids the warranty
“648 Wh · LiFePO4 BATTERY”
Source: dakotalithium.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Dakota-Lithium-Catalog-20241014-compressed.pdf
“VOLTAGE 12.8V”
Source: dakotalithium.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Dakota-Lithium-Catalog-20241014-compressed.pdf
“STORAGE CAPACITY 54 ampere hours (Ah). Dakota Lithium batteries provide consistent power for all 54 amp hours.”
Source: dakotalithium.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Dakota-Lithium-Catalog-20241014-compressed.pdf
“CHARGE 27 A max, 14 V max recommended, 15 V max. Included is a LiFePO4 compatible charger.”
Source: dakotalithium.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Dakota-Lithium-Catalog-20241014-compressed.pdf
“DISCHARGE 60 A max continuous, 100 A max pulse 10 second pulse.”
Source: dakotalithium.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Dakota-Lithium-Catalog-20241014-compressed.pdf
“DISCHARGE 60 A max continuous, 100 A max pulse 10 second pulse.”
Source: dakotalithium.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Dakota-Lithium-Catalog-20241014-compressed.pdf
“Dakota Lithium 12V to 48V batteries are not intended or warrantied for serial wiring applications above 48V.”
Source: dakotalithium.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Dakota-Lithium-User-Manual.pdf
Battery care and safety
- Not for starting engines
- Deep cycle only — not for starting engines
- Ingress protection
- Somewhere between IP65 and IP67 — the manual does not say which
- What the battery management system protects against
- Balancing, low and high voltage cut-off, short circuit, temperature
- Temperatures it may be charged in
- Charge between 32°F and 113°F — the catalogue gives no limit at all
- Temperatures it may be run in
- −4°F to 140°F
“DEEP CYCLE USE ONLY This is a deep cycle battery. Not designed for starting gasoline engines.”
Source: dakotalithium.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Dakota-Lithium-Catalog-20241014-compressed.pdf
Unconfirmed
“Use a battery box or battery tray that protects the battery from water (DL batteries are water resistant at an IP 65 to IP 67 rating depending on the battery, but terminals may corrode if repeatedly exposed to salt water, and sitting in standing water for extended periods is not recommended for batteries).”
Source: dakotalithium.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Dakota-Lithium-User-Manual.pdf
“Includes active BMS protection Contains a circuit that handles cell balancing, low voltage cutoff, high voltage cutoff, short circuit protection and temperature protection for increased performance and longer life.”
Source: dakotalithium.com/product/dakota-lithium-12v-54ah-deep-cycle-lifepo4-trolling-motor-battery
“Charge 27A max, 14.4V recommended, 15V max. Please note: this battery should be charged between 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) and with a LiFePO4 compatible charger.”
Source: dakotalithium.com/product/dakota-lithium-12v-54ah-deep-cycle-lifepo4-trolling-motor-battery
“Operating temperature Ideal for rugged & harsh environments. Much better than SLA or other lithium’s. -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) optimal operating temps. Avoid charging below 32°F.”
Source: dakotalithium.com/product/dakota-lithium-12v-54ah-deep-cycle-lifepo4-trolling-motor-battery
Size and fit
- Overall dimensions
- 197 × 135 × 190 mm, 195 mm over the terminals
- Against BCI's published group size
- Fits the tray with 63 mm to spare — it is not a Group 24 battery
- Group size the maker names
- A U1 case, said to suit Group 24 and its F, R, H and T variants
- Terminal thread
- M6 bolts — not the M8 the rest of the range uses
- Weight as stated
- 14.3 lb (6.5 kg)
“SIZE 7.75"L x 5.3"W x 7.5"H (197mm x 135mm x 190mm) 195mm to top of terminals) U1 battery size, Group 24 compatible. Group 24F 24R 24H 24T compatible.”
Source: dakotalithium.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Dakota-Lithium-Catalog-20241014-compressed.pdf
Unconfirmed
“24 260 173 225”
Source: batterycouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BCI-Group-Sizes.pdf
Unconfirmed
“U1 battery size, Group 24 compatible. Group 24F 24R 24H 24T compatible.”
Source: dakotalithium.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Dakota-Lithium-Catalog-20241014-compressed.pdf
“Terminals M6 bolt size. Easy to adapt to different connection needs. (Max torque 15 ft. lbs.)”
Source: dakotalithium.com/product/dakota-lithium-12v-54ah-deep-cycle-lifepo4-trolling-motor-battery
“WEIGHT 14.3 lbs (6.5 Kg). That's 75% lighter than a SLA battery.”
Source: dakotalithium.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Dakota-Lithium-Catalog-20241014-compressed.pdf
Warranty, returns and support
- What the warranty covers
- 11 years against defects — not against the pack wearing out
- Whether the warranty transfers on resale
- Original owner only; one exchange; accessories get 1 year
“Dakota Lithium offers a 11 year manufacturer's defect warranty from the date of purchase. The average lifespan of a Dakota Lithium Iron Phosphate battery is 2,000 recharge cycles, or roughly 5 – 10 years with regular use that is appropriate to what the battery is designed for (see the specifications of the battery). This warranty does not cover negligence or misuse of the battery or normal wear and tear.”
Source: dakotalithium.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Dakota-Lithium-User-Manual.pdf
“1 year warranty on all accessories & complimentary products (chargers, powerbox cases, volt meter, etc). Free lifetime technical support & free battery analysis. Warranty only applies to the original owner (non-transferable). Warranties can be used for an exchange of a component only once.”
Source: dakotalithium.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Dakota-Lithium-User-Manual.pdf
Certification claims
- The maker's own safety claim
- The maker calls them 100% safe and not prone to fire
- Company quality certification
- Sources disagree
The manual says ISO 9001:2008 where the website says 9001:2015
“CERTIFICATIONS - Tested and certified for safety and reliability Dakota Lithium batteries are UN 38 certified and built from grade A cells. Dakota Lithium's cells are UL1642 certified and have been tested per IEC62133 standards. UN Manual of Tests and Criteria certified, and meets all US & International regulations for air, ground, marine, and train transport. Select battery models are ISO Certified ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System & ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System for use in industry applications.”
Source: dakotalithium.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Dakota-Lithium-User-Manual.pdf
ISO 9001:2015 — a company standard, not a battery one
“ISO 9001:2015 Dakota Lithium is certified by ISO 9001:2015 for lithium battery engineering, manufacturing, and quality control. This means that the battery systems available at Dakota Lithium are designed and manufactured to the highest ISO 9001:2015 engineering standards.”
Source: dakotalithium.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Dakota-Lithium-Catalog-20241014-compressed.pdf
Unconfirmed
“ARE LITHIUM BATTERIES SAFE? Dakota Lithium batteries are 100% safe & reliable. Our signature chemistry, Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4), does not contain rare earth elements (like Cobalt) or heavy metals, is non-toxic, including no lead or acid, is non-corrosive, does not off gas, requires no watering or maintenance, can be placed in any orientation, and unlike other lithium batteries is not prone to exploding or catching fire due to the lack of oxide / oxygen in the LiFePO4 chemistry.”
Source: dakotalithium.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Dakota-Lithium-User-Manual.pdf
United States — CPSC
We did not match this product to any recall in the data we hold from CPSC, last checked September 19, 2026. Check CPSC’s own search: cpsc.gov/Recalls
United States — NHTSA & Coast Guard
We did not match this product to any recall in the data we hold from NHTSA or the US Coast Guard, which we hold records from but do not yet check on a schedule. Check NHTSA’s own search: nhtsa.gov/recalls
European Union
We did not match this product to any recall in the data we hold from the European Union, last checked September 19, 2026. Check the European Union’s own search: ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/search
United Kingdom
We did not match this product to any recall in the data we hold from the United Kingdom, last checked September 19, 2026. Check the United Kingdom’s own search: gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls
Australia
We did not match this product to any recall in the data we hold from Australia, last checked September 14, 2026. Check Australia’s own search: productsafety.gov.au/recalls
Canada
We did not match this product to any recall in the data we hold from Canada, last checked September 19, 2026. Check Canada’s own search: recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/search
France
We did not match this product to any recall in the data we hold from France, last checked September 19, 2026. Check France’s own search: rappel.conso.gouv.fr
None of these is a statement that the product is safe or unrecalled — only that our searches found nothing. Each regulator’s own search is linked above.
Compatible platforms
No sourced compatibility evidence is on file for this battery yet.