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Time to switch the start.

Then

Lead-acid

The starter battery most motorcycles have carried for decades.

Now

Sodium-ion

DuraStart: sodium-ion chemistry with an intelligent BMS, in a sealed IP67 case.

DuraStart DTZ5S sodium-ion battery
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Three reasons to make the switch

Dura Start Battery (Thailand) specialises in sodium battery technology for vehicle start-stop systems, with R&D in battery management systems, battery packs and sodium battery materials.

Chemistry · thenLead-acid
NowSodium-ion

Sodium battery chemistry, with a Pb-free mark shown on the DTZ5S data sheet.

Intelligence · thenConventional starter battery
NowSmart BMS onboard

Discharge, thermal, fault and communication management, plus state-of-charge estimation.

Build · thenConventional starter battery
NowSealed & compact

The DTZ5S weighs about 454 g in an IP67-rated ABS case.

Side by side

Lead-acid vs DuraStart DTZ5S

FeatureConventional lead-acidDuraStart DTZ5S
ChemistryLead-acidSodium-ion
Battery management systemClient to confirmIntelligent BMS
WeightClient to supply454 g (0.45 kg)
Cycle lifeClient to supply>3000 cycles @80% DOD
Self-dischargeClient to supply≤5%/month @25°C
Ingress protectionClient to supplyIP67
Cold cranking ampsClient to supply80A

DTZ5S values from its data sheet. Lead-acid comparison values must be supplied and approved by the client before publication.

Featured model

DTZ5S

Sodium-ion · 12V · 1.7Ah · CCA 80A

20.4 Wh≤35 mΩ70C instant (≤2s) @25°CCharge 0–45°CDischarge −40–60°C113×69×86 mm ±2

Source: DuraStart DTZ5S data sheet.

Exploded holographic view of the DTZ5S battery

Who's switching

Lead the switch with us

01Distributors

Bring sodium-ion starter batteries to your region.

02Dealers & shops

Offer riders a next-generation battery at the counter.

03Workshops

Fit and recommend DuraStart with confidence.

04Fleets

Talk to us about B2B and fleet requirements.

Mission

To drive a cleaner automotive future where every journey begins with sustainable, abundant energy.

Vision

To lead the future of motorcycle energy in Thailand, becoming the national standard for high-performance start-stop power.

Marks as shown on the DTZ5S data sheet

  • ISO 9001
  • ISO 14000
  • IEC 62133-2
  • UN38.3
  • IP67
  • RoHS
  • REACH
  • MSDS
  • Pb-free