Test/review of Ebat 18650 2500mAh E7-18P25 (Black) 2018

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Ebat 18650 2500mAh E7-18P25 (Black) 2018







Official specifications:

  • Typical capacity: 2500mAh

  • Minimum capacity: 2450mAh

  • Nominal voltage: 3.70V

  • AC impedance: <20mOhm

  • Discharge cut-off voltage: 2.5V

  • Charge voltage: 4.20V

  • Maximum charge voltage: 4.25V

  • Standard charge current: 1250mA with 50mA cut-off

  • Maximum charge current: 4000mA with 100mA cut-off

  • Maximum discharge current: 20A with 2.5V cut-off

  • Cycle life: 500 cycles to 80% with 1250mA charge/discharge to 3.0V.



This is a high current 18650 cell.











The discharge curves matches fine. The battery can handle up to 10A, but gets too hot at 30A





















Conclusion

The battery looks like good quality, it gets warm at high current, but can handle up to 20A.



Notes and links

The batteries was supplied by Ebat for review.

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