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Switching to Lithium: Why "Plug & Play" is a dangerous myth

Replacing a lead-acid battery with lithium is not a safe plug & play. Between IEC 62619, ISO 16315, ABYC E-13 and the infamous Load Dump voltage spike to 60-80 V when the BMS cuts charging, the real issue is the system architecture — not the pack. Comparison of Victron Lynx Smart vs Mastervolt MLi Ultra vs MG Energy HE Series, 2026 ex-VAT prices, complete refit checklist from the Skysat workshop.