What Dakota Lithium Batteries does

Dakota Lithium Batteries is a Seattle-based, privately held manufacturer of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries and related power systems for outdoor recreation, marine, RV, golf cart, solar off-grid, and powersports applications. The company's core product line spans deep cycle batteries from 10Ah to 640Ah across 12V through 72V configurations, all backed by an 11-year manufacturer warranty. The portfolio extends beyond bare batteries to include Powerbox portable power stations (10Ah to 135Ah), the higher-capacity PS2400 (2,048Wh / 2,400W) power station, folding and rooftop solar panels, lithium-specific chargers, battery trays, a Bluetooth DL Dashboard monitor, and pre-engineered off-grid power system bundles built around Victron Energy inverters/charge controllers and Zamp Solar panels.

The technology stack centers on LiFePO4 chemistry with proprietary differentiators: an internal even-heat element for safe sub-freezing charging, IP67 waterproof submersible enclosures on premium Powerbox models, a battery management system providing overcharge, short-circuit, deep discharge, and thermal protection, and a flat voltage curve delivering close to 100% usable capacity. Dakota Lithium sells primarily direct-to-consumer through dakotalithium.com, complemented by a dealer network with public store locator and a B2B/OEM custom engineering and wholesale program for commercial customers in the US and Canada. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified, cells are UL1642 and IEC62133 tested, and all batteries are UN38 certified for transport. Marketing is content- and community-driven, anchored by a 200+ athlete pro-staff sponsorship program that builds credibility in fishing, RV, and overland communities. The company has not raised institutional funding rounds based on the source material.

Name

Dakota Lithium Batteries

Legal name

Dakota Lithium Batteries

Website

https://dakotalithium.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dakota Lithium Batteries is a privately held, Seattle-based manufacturer of LiFePO4 deep cycle batteries, portable power stations, and pre-engineered off-grid power systems for marine, RV, golf cart, solar, and powersports customers in the US and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) Batteries and Energy Storage

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (335910)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Battery Cells (Li-ion, LFP, Sodium-ion, Lead-acid, NiMH) (IMAGAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB), Batteries & Battery Packs (Rechargeable/Primary, Device-Specific Packs) (CRACATAG)

Keywords

• Lithium iron phosphate batteries
• Deep cycle marine batteries
• Portable power stations
• RV solar power systems
• Golf cart lithium batteries

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Battery Sales: Core revenue from LiFePO4 battery sales across multiple voltage configurations (12V, 24V, 36V, 48V, 72V) and capacity ranges. Products sold as standalone batteries or as part of bundled power systems. Revenue is one-time per unit with long replacement cycles backed by 11-year warranty.
2. Accessories & Chargers: Secondary revenue stream from proprietary and third-party accessories including battery chargers, solar charge controllers, battery monitors, wiring kits, marine battery trays, and inverters. Victron-branded products sold alongside proprietary Dakota Lithium accessories.
3. Solar Panels: Sale of folding solar panels, rooftop solar kits, and solar panel accessories. Panels sold as standalone products or bundled into complete off-grid power systems with batteries and inverters.
4. Custom/OEM/Wholesale: B2B revenue through custom engineering, OEM partnerships, and wholesale bulk orders. Company offers custom battery configurations and volume pricing for dealers and commercial customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Dakota Lithium manufactures and sells LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate) deep cycle batteries and integrated power systems for marine, RV/overland, golf cart, solar/off-grid, and powersports applications, complemented by portable power stations (Powerbox and PS2400 lines), folding and rooftop solar panels, LiFePO4 battery chargers, inverters, battery trays, and Bluetooth battery monitors. The product range spans 12V to 72V and 10Ah to 640Ah capacities, sold direct-to-consumer through dakotalithium.com, through dealers, and via an OEM/wholesale program, backed by an 11-year warranty.

Product overview

Dakota Lithium Batteries is a product company specializing in LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery technology for marine, RV, golf cart, solar, and powersports applications. The core product line includes batteries ranging from 10Ah to 640Ah in voltages from 12V to 72V, all backed by an industry-leading 11-year warranty. These batteries integrate with complementary products including Powerbox portable power stations (10, 60, 135 models), solar panels (50W, 100W, 180W), LiFePO4-optimized chargers, battery trays, inverters, and the DL Dashboard Bluetooth monitoring app. The company also resells Victron Energy products (inverters, DC-DC chargers, solar controllers, battery monitors) and partners with Connect-Ease for trolling motor wiring kits and Zamp Solar for panel integration. Complete off-grid power system bundles combine batteries with solar panels, inverters, and monitoring equipment for RVs, boats, and remote installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LiFePO4 Lithium Deep Cycle Batteries (12V, 24V, 36V, 48V, 72V; 10Ah-640Ah) Core product line of Lithium Iron Phosphate deep cycle batteries spanning 12V to 72V and 10Ah to 640Ah capacities, with up to 5,000 cycles and an 11-year warranty, targeting marine, RV, golf cart, solar, and powersports applications.
• Powerbox Solar Generators (Powerbox 10, Powerbox+ 60, Powerbox+ 135) Portable power stations combining Dakota Lithium LiFePO4 batteries with IP67 waterproof cases and integrated inverters, USB ports, and Anderson/binder posts. Powerbox 10 (10Ah, 4 lbs), Powerbox+ 60 (60Ah, 300W inverter), and Powerbox+ 135 (135Ah, 2,000W inverter, floatation design) cover use cases from small electronics charging to full off-grid applications.
• PS2400 Portable Power Station Large-capacity portable power station with 2,048Wh capacity and 2,400W output, featuring quick-charge, solar-ready capabilities, and wireless charging; named CNET Editor's Choice in best portable power stations in August 2024.
• 48V 105Ah Deep Cycle LiFePO4 Battery New 48V 105Ah deep cycle LiFePO4 battery with 250A continuous / 600A peak output, integrated LCD display for state-of-charge and voltage monitoring, and IP67 sealed housing for high-voltage EV / golf cart and large off-grid applications.
• DL+ 48V 135Ah Dual Purpose Golf Cart Battery Set 48V lithium golf cart battery system built from four 12V 135Ah DL+ batteries in series, delivering 40-60+ miles of range, 1,000 CCA for engine starting, Even-Heat Technology, and approximately 300+ lb weight savings versus equivalent lead-acid systems.
• LiFePO4 Battery Chargers (12V, 24V, 36V, 48V; 3A-20A) Lithium-specific battery chargers optimized for Dakota Lithium LiFePO4 chemistry, including 3A, 10A, 15A and 20A models supporting 12V through 48V systems, with IP67 waterproof options for marine use.
• Folding Solar Panels (50W, 180W) Monocrystalline folding solar panels for portable battery charging: 50W panel (charges Powerbox 10 in 3-4 hours) and 180W panel (22%+ efficiency, waterproof military-spec design) for camping, overlanding, and RV applications.
• 100W Flexible Marine Solar Panel Kit Flexible, marine-grade 100W solar panel kit with IP67 waterproof rating, 25-year power output warranty, and included mounting hardware, designed for curved boat decks and RV rooftops.
• 300W Multi Function Power Inverter DC to AC inverter converting 12V battery power to 110V AC, featuring 2 AC wall sockets, 4 USB ports including smart USB, voltmeter display, alligator clips and cig plug connection; 300W continuous / 600W peak rating.
• Marine Battery Trays (Group 24, Group 31) Marine-grade stainless steel battery trays for installing Dakota Lithium batteries in boats, golf carts, and RVs, available in Group 24 (fits 54/60/135Ah batteries) and Group 31 (fits 100/320Ah batteries) sizes with an 11-year warranty.
• DL Dashboard Bluetooth Battery Monitor & Solar Integration Kit Bluetooth-enabled battery monitor with a 300W solar charge controller, paired with the DL Dashboard iOS/Android app to display state of charge, voltage, power consumption, and charging efficiency; includes a wiring kit for batteries and solar panels.
• 12V 200Ah Off-Grid Power System Bundle Pre-configured #1 best-selling off-grid power kit combining 2x Dakota Lithium 100Ah batteries, Zamp Solar 190W rooftop panel, Victron 1200VA inverter, Orion-TR DC-DC charger, and Smart Shunt monitor.
• 12V 100Ah RV / Sprinter / Truck / Trailer / Van Electrical System Bundle Pre-configured electrical system bundle for Sprinter vans, camper vans, trailers, and overland vehicles combining a 100Ah LiFePO4 battery, Victron 1200W inverter, Orion-TR DC-DC charger, and solar charge controller.
• Victron Phoenix 12V 1200VA Inverter (retailed via Dakota Lithium) Victron Phoenix 12V 1200VA professional-grade DC to AC inverter (1200VA, 850W RMS, 1000W peak) retailed through the Dakota Lithium storefront for small to mid-sized boats, camper vans, RVs, and job sites.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,000 cycle lifespan vs 400-500 for lead-acid, backed by 11-year warranty
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Victron EnergycoreTechnology or IntegrationVictron Energy products are prominently featured and sold through Dakota Lithium's website. Products include Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC chargers, Phoenix inverters, SmartSolar MPPT charge controllers, and Smart Shunt battery monitors. Victron products are bundled into Dakota Lithium power system kits and recommended throughout product documentation. Strong integration partnership where Victron products complement Dakota Lithium batteries in off-grid solar and RV applications.
• Connect-EaseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConnect-Ease trolling motor connection kits are sold alongside Dakota Lithium batteries on the product pages. Connection kits (12V, 24V, 36V configurations) are recommended for easy battery installation and onboard charging. Products ship separately from Connect-Ease's Minnesota facility.
• Zamp SolarcoreTechnology or IntegrationZamp Solar panels are bundled into Dakota Lithium off-grid power systems. Pre-configured kits combine Dakota Lithium batteries with Zamp Solar rooftop kits, charge controllers, and mounting hardware. Zamp Solar partnership enables complete solar power system sales.
• Professional Athletes (200+)coreGTM or Marketing Partner200+ professional anglers and outdoor athletes sponsored as pro staff team. Includes BASS Elite Series Champion Scott Martin and pro angler Brock Mosley. Athletes receive product for testing and review, provide testimonials, and help validate products in target markets. Major marketing channel for credibility and word-of-mouth growth.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Renogy: Sells LiFePO4 batteries alongside solar panels, inverters, and charge controllers with a DTC-led model targeting RVs, marine, and off-grid homes. Directly overlaps with Dakota Lithium's bundled off-grid power system offering and customer base.
• Battle Born Batteries: Direct competitor in the LiFePO4 deep-cycle battery space targeting the same marine, RV, and off-grid customer segments. Very similar chemistry focus, voltage range, and DTC-plus-dealer channel strategy - the most head-to-head comparable on the market.
• Lion Energy: LiFePO4 battery and portable power station company focused on home backup, RV, and outdoor recreation. Direct overlap on core chemistry and portable power station (UT) category.
• RELiON Battery: LiFePO4 battery manufacturer serving marine, RV, golf cart, and floor machine markets. Closely comparable chemistry, voltage range, and OEM/wholesale channel strategy.
• LiTime (Ampere Time): LiFePO4 battery specialist with strong DTC e-commerce presence serving RV, marine, solar, and off-grid customers. Competes in the same voltage/capacity tiers at typically lower price points.

Broad incumbents

• Jackery: Leading consumer portable power station brand (Explorer series). Overlaps with Dakota Lithium's Powerbox line in outdoor/consumer portable power, though Jackery uses NMC rather than LiFePO4.
• Bluetti: Major portable power station and home backup brand with LiFePO4 chemistry. Competes in portable/backup power with broader global distribution than Dakota Lithium.
• EcoFlow: Global portable power station leader (DELTA, RIVER series) competing directly with Dakota Lithium's Powerbox and PS2400 lines, with significantly larger brand and international scale.
• Victron Energy: Larger established player in inverters, chargers, and battery monitoring for marine/RV/off-grid. Both partner and competitor - Dakota Lithium resells Victron products but Victron's own expanding LiFePO4 lineup creates overlap in bundled systems.

Others

• Zamp Solar: Solar panel partner bundled into Dakota Lithium's off-grid systems; an ecosystem participant rather than direct battery competitor. Listed here given the strategic tier 'Core' partnership status.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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