What is an 18650 Battery?
The 18650 battery is a lithium-ion rechargeable battery originally developed by Sony Corporation in Japan. The name "18650" refers to the battery's dimensions: 18mm in diameter and 65mm in length, with the "0" indicating that it is a cylindrical cell. Due to its excellent performance and versatility, the 18650 battery has become one of the most widely used types in the battery industry today.
Main Features
High Energy Density: 18650 batteries offer a high energy density, allowing them to store a large amount of energy in a relatively small size.
Long Lifespan: With proper usage and maintenance, 18650 batteries have an extended cycle life, supporting numerous charge and discharge cycles.
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afety: With advancements in technology, the safety features of 18650 batteries have greatly improved. These include overcharge protection,
over-discharge protection, and short-circuit protection.
Wide Applications: Thanks to their superior performance, 18650 batteries are commonly used in a variety of electronic devices, such as flashlights, laptops, and electric vehicles
Voltage: The nominal voltage of an 18650 lithium-ion battery is typically 3.7V, and it can reach up to 4.2V when fully charged.
Capacity: The capacity of a standard 18650 lithium battery ranges from approximately 1500mAh to 3500mAh, depending on the brand and model.
Charging Time: 18650 lithium batteries generally require 2 to 3 hours to fully charge, depending on the charger’s power output and the battery’s capacity.
Specifications / 规格 | Remark / 备注 |
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1 | Nominal Capacity | 2500mAh | Standard discharging method |
2 | Minimum Capacity | 2490mAh | - |
3 | Nominal Voltage | 3.7V | Mean Operation Voltage |
4 | Delivery voltage | 3.6 - 3.7V | Within 10 days from Factory |
5 | Charge Voltage | 4.2V ± 0.03V | By standard charge method |
6 | Standard charging method | 0.5C constant current, 4.2V constant voltage charge to 4.2V, continue charging till current decline to ≤0.01C, time about 3h(Ref) 0.5C = 1250mA | Standard charge, charge time about 3h (供参考) |
7 | Charge current | 1.0C = 2500mA (Rapid Charge, charge time about: 1.5h(Ref)) | Rapid Charge, charge time about: 1.5h(Ref) |
8 | Standard discharging method | 0.5C constant current discharge to 2.75V | - |
9 | Cell Internal Impedance | ≤30mΩ(不含 PTC) | Interal resistance measured at AC 1KHz after 50% charge |
10 | Weight | 46 ± 2g | - |