Dynamic charge acceptance (DCA) is a key requirement for batteries in micro-hybrid vehicles. In automotive applications. DCA reaches a stable level during several weeks or months in service. A conditioning method that accelerates stabilizing DCA is presented. Various test methods for evaluation of DCA are compared. This is necessary for comparing new technologies (e.g. negative electrodes with carbon additives) and cell concepts (e.g. bi-polar batteries). (C) 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.