In order to prolong the life of your CANON XM2 replacement battery please read the following:

Your CANON XM2 battery is charged during production in order to test it. Your CANON XM2 rechargeable battery will discharge between the end of the production and the moment you receive it. That is why your CANON XM2 battery will have to be charged before you use it. You can use your existing charger or an external charger this will optimize charging of your CANON XM2 battery and prolong the life of your camera power supply.

Your CANON XM2 rechargeable battery discharges slowly and progressively when not in use. The self discharge rate is about 1% of the battery’s capacity per day at room temperature. The higher the temperature, the faster your XM2 battery will discharge. If you intend to leave your CANON XM2 battery for a prolonged period without use then a service charge is recommended from time to time, taking in to account the self discharge rate and time between using your CANON XM2 battery.

Rather than supplying original CANON XM2 batteries, we supply replacement XM2 batteries made by Uniross and Hahnel. Our XM2 batteries have a two year warranty, represent excellent value and meet or exceed the original specifications. We also offer free delivery on all our products including the canon xl2 battery.