Nickel-zinc batteries provide energy for electric vehicle applications, such as small vans and passenger cars. These batteries are characterized by a high specific energy and power capability, can operate within a wide range of temperatures, and are of a relatively low cost. Zinc-air batteries are used in devices such as pagers, hearing aids, and other medical applications. They produce electrochemical energy by using oxygen straight from the air.

Zinc-carbon batteries are standard consumer batteries featuring low cost, long shelf life, and low leakage during storage. They are available in cylindrical and flat types. They are widely used for clocks, radios, remote control units, measuring devices, flashlights etc. The zinc bromide batteries are useful for electric lawn mowers, golf carts, and wheel chairs. To provide adequate power supplies during peak energy-use hours they are used in industries.

A wide range of Zinc batteries is manufactured by a host of manufacturers.