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Do batteries self-discharge when not is use?

April 26, 2017batteries self-discharge

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Do batteries self-discharge when not is use?

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All batteries, regardless of their chemistry, self-discharge. The rate of self-discharge depends both on the type of battery and the storage temperature the batteries are exposed to. However, for a good estimate, Trojan batteries self-discharge approximately 4% per week at 80°F.