MAJOR CAR BATTERY BRANDS RANKED WORST TO BEST

1. Dakota

If you want serious power in freezing temps, Dakota is hard to beat. These lithium-ion batteries deliver double the power, charge five times faster, last up to eight times longer, and weigh half as much as typical batteries.

They pack a punch with 1,000 cold cranking amps (even the smaller version), and there’s an upgraded model with 1,100 CCA. But power comes at a price — expect to pay $699 to $1,399 depending on the model. Still, you get a 30-day money-back guarantee, an 11-year warranty, and lifetime tech support.