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 *'''Battery Degradation:''' Despite an initial satisfactory performance, the batteries exhibited a rate of capacity loss that many felt exceeded what DCS’s warranty would promise. Independent tests showed that, in some cases, the batteries were underperforming in critical applications such as off-road and camping scenarios.
-*[[File:DCS warranty policy archive march 2023.png|alt=Screenshot of DCS warranty policy website from March 2023, which says battery will be replaced within warranty period if it falls below 80% capacity in warranty period.|thumb|Screenshot of DCS warranty policy website from March 2023, which says battery will be replaced within warranty period if it falls below 80% capacity in warranty period. <ref>{{Cite web |title= |url=https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20231107111343/https://www.deepcyclesystems.com.au/shipping-return-policy/}}</ref>]][[File:DCS warranty policy archive november 2023.png|alt=Screenshot of DCS warranty policy website from November 2023, which says battery will be replaced within warranty period if it falls below 70% capacity in warranty period if it is used a certain way. This text was NOT included in prior warranty policies. However, the page still says "Policy last updated 14th JUNE 2021." , which misleads customers into believing their warranty at the point of sale claimed 70% was considered defective even if it was 80% at the time of the customer's purchase.|thumb|Screenshot of DCS warranty policy website from November 2023, which says battery will be replaced within warranty period if it falls below 70% capacity in warranty period if it is used a certain way. This text was NOT included in prior warranty policies. However, the page still says "Policy last updated 14th JUNE 2021." , which misleads customers into believing their warranty at the point of sale claimed 70% was considered defective even if it was 80% at the time of the customer's purchase.<ref>{{Cite web |title= |url=https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20231107111343/https://www.deepcyclesystems.com.au/shipping-return-policy/}}</ref>]]'''Misleading Warranty Terms:''' Fischer pointed out discrepancies between the warranty claims posted on DCS’s website and the apparent changes in policy. While the company falsely stated that their policy had not changed since 14 June 2021, archived versions of their website from March 2023 and November 2023 reveal otherwise.
+*[[File:DCS warranty policy archive march 2023.png|alt=Screenshot of DCS warranty policy website from March 2023, which says battery will be replaced within warranty period if it falls below 80% capacity in warranty period.|thumb|Screenshot of DCS warranty policy website from March 2023, which says battery will be replaced within warranty period if it falls below 80% capacity in warranty period.<ref>{{Cite web |title= |url=https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20231107111343/https://www.deepcyclesystems.com.au/shipping-return-policy/}}</ref>]][[File:DCS warranty policy archive november 2023.png|alt=Screenshot of DCS warranty policy website from November 2023, which says battery will be replaced within warranty period if it falls below 70% capacity in warranty period if it is used a certain way. This text was NOT included in prior warranty policies. However, the page still says "Policy last updated 14th JUNE 2021." , which misleads customers into believing their warranty at the point of sale claimed 70% was considered defective even if it was 80% at the time of the customer's purchase.|thumb|Screenshot of DCS warranty policy website from November 2023, which says battery will be replaced within warranty period if it falls below 70% capacity in warranty period if it is used a certain way. This text was NOT included in prior warranty policies. However, the page still says "Policy last updated 14th JUNE 2021." , which misleads customers into believing their warranty at the point of sale claimed 70% was considered defective even if it was 80% at the time of the customer's purchase.<ref>{{Cite web |title= |url=https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20231107111343/https://www.deepcyclesystems.com.au/shipping-return-policy/}}</ref>]]'''Misleading Warranty Terms:''' Fischer pointed out discrepancies between the warranty claims posted on DCS’s website and the apparent changes in policy. While the company falsely stated that their policy had not changed since 14 June 2021, archived versions of their website from March 2023 and November 2023 reveal otherwise.
    - The March 2023 policy states: "The battery will be determined to be defective if it fails to deliver less than 80% of its rated capacity during the warranty period."<ref>https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20230309064156/https://www.deepcyclesystems.com.au/shipping-return-policy/</ref>
    - The November 2023 policy had changed: "The battery will be determined to be defective if it fails to deliver less than 80% of its rated capacity during the warranty period for normal installations. The battery will be determined to be defective if it fails to deliver less than 70% of its rated capacity during the warranty period when installed inside engine bays or engine compartments."<ref>https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20231107111343/https://www.deepcyclesystems.com.au/shipping-return-policy/</ref>
    - This change effectively weakened consumer protections while falsely maintaining that the warranty terms had remained unchanged.
-*[[File:Horrible dcs battery.png|alt=DCS battery capacity vs. other brands: DCS ranks worst by large margin, reiterating Stefan's skepticism about the quality of the products DCS provides with regards to longevity & capacity. |thumb|DCS battery capacity vs. other brands: DCS ranks worst by large margin, reiterating Stefan's skepticism about the quality of the products DCS provides with regards to longevity & capacity. <ref>{{Cite web |title= |url=https://arena.gov.au/assets/2018/05/lithium-ion-battery-testing-public-report-12.pdf}}</ref>]]'''Australian Government Testing:''' Independent government testing conducted by Australia’s Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) found that DCS’s battery performed worse than every other battery tested by a large margin.<ref>https://arena.gov.au/assets/2018/05/lithium-ion-battery-testing-public-report-12.pdf</ref> The Phase 3 Capacity Test Results (Section 6.3, page 28) revealed that this battery performed worse than every battery in the test, validating Fischer’s concerns about the battery’s real-world reliability.
+*[[File:Horrible dcs battery.png|alt=DCS battery capacity vs. other brands: DCS ranks worst by large margin, reiterating Stefan's skepticism about the quality of the products DCS provides with regards to longevity & capacity. |thumb|DCS battery capacity vs. other brands: DCS ranks worst by large margin, reiterating Stefan's skepticism about the quality of the products DCS provides with regards to longevity & capacity.<ref>{{Cite web |title= |url=https://arena.gov.au/assets/2018/05/lithium-ion-battery-testing-public-report-12.pdf}}</ref>]]'''Australian Government Testing:''' Independent government testing conducted by Australia’s Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) found that DCS’s battery performed worse than every other battery tested by a large margin.<ref>https://arena.gov.au/assets/2018/05/lithium-ion-battery-testing-public-report-12.pdf</ref> The Phase 3 Capacity Test Results (Section 6.3, page 28) revealed that this battery performed worse than every battery in the test, validating Fischer’s concerns about the battery’s real-world reliability.
 *'''Overall Product Suitability:''' Beyond the numbers, Fischer’s honest account questioned whether the batteries were truly fit for the demanding conditions they were marketed for—raising concerns that if these issues went unchallenged, consumers might face unexpected failures & financial loss.