eli5: Why do regular batteries last for so long whereas rechargeable ones have to be recharged so frequently?

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eli5: Why do regular batteries last for so long whereas rechargeable ones have to be recharged so frequently?

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Rechargable batteries are more “leaky”, they leak more energy by simply existing.

An generic rechargeable battery can lose around 50% charge within a week, while a non-rechargeable can loose 50% in a years time.

This leakiness is a property of the battery technology itself

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