Good low temperature performance
Economically priced - the Ni-Cd is the lowest cost battery in terms of cost per cycle
High number of charge/discharge cycles - if properly maintained, the Ni-Cd provides over 1000 charge/discharge cycles
Long shelf life - in any state-of-charge
Simple storage and transportation - most airfreight companies accept the Ni-Cd without special conditions
Good load performance - the Ni-Cd allows recharging at low temperatures
Forgiving if abused - the Ni-Cd is one of the most rugged rechargeable batteries
Available in a wide range of sizes and performance options - most Ni-Cd cells are cylindrical
Fast and simple charge - even after prolonged storage