18650 Battery Cells

The 18650 battery is a type of rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Its name, “18650,” refers to its dimensions: 18mm in diameter and 65mm in length. These 18650 cells have become widely used due to their compact size and high energy density. These make them suitable for various applications.

Our engineering team mainly chose Samsung, LG, Panasonic, Murata/Sony, and Molicel when designing the Li-ion battery pack. As a professional 18650 battery supplier, our manufacturing centers assemble over 3 million PCS 18650 cells monthly. We can also supply Samsung, LG, Panasonic, Murata, and Molicel 18650 cells bulk to our customers.
MOQ for trial samples order is one full carton- 200PCS, and MOQ for mass production order is one full pallet- approx. 20000PCS, more details can be negotiated.
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INR-18650-P28A Li-ion battery cell

INR-18650-P30B Li-ion battery cell

Samsung 18650 Battery Cell

Samsung INR18650-30Q Battery Cell

Samsung INR18650-35E Battery Cell

Samsung INR18650-25S Battery Cell

Molicel 18650 Battery Cell

Molicel INR-18650-P28A Battery Cell

Molicel INR-18650-P30B Battery Cell

Molicel INR-18650-P26A Battery Cell

LG 18650 Battery Cell

LG INR18650MJ1 Battery Cell

LG INR18650MH1 Battery Cell

LG INR18650F1L Battery Cell

Panasonic 18650 Battery Cell

Panasonic NCR18650GA Battery Cell

Panasonic NCR18650B Battery Cell

Panasonic NCR18650BD Battery Cell

Murata/Sony 18650 Battery Cell

Murata/Sony US 18650VTC6 Battery Cell

Murata/Sony US 18650VTC5D Battery Cell

Murata/Sony US 18650VTC5 Battery Cell

18650 lithium ion battery characteristics

High Discharge Current

The 18650 lithium-ion batteries deliver super-high discharge currents. It is suitable for applications that require a significant power output.

Long Cycle Life

The 18650 batteries allow for a relatively long cycle lifetime of 2500 cycles. They are the most cost-effective and environmentally friendly.

Fast Charging

Compared to traditional rechargeable batteries, some 18650 batteries support fast charging. This can allow for quicker replenishment of energy.

Lightweight

Despite the high energy density, 18650 batteries are relatively lightweight. This makes them suitable for portable electronic devices.

Versatility

Due to their size and energy density, 18650 batteries are versatile. They are used in various applications, including consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and more.

Standardization

The 18650 form factor has become a standard in the battery industry. This standardization enables compatibility between different brands and devices that use 18650 batteries.

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18650 Battery Cells applications

UAV and FPV Drones Battery Pack

High discharge rate, lightweight design, and extended flight time. The 18650 cells can provide reliable power for UAV and FPV drone battery packs.

Best options for you:

Molicel INR-18650-P28A battery cell
Molicel INR-18650-P30B battery cell
Murata/Sony US18650VTC6 battery cell
Murata/Sony US18650VTC5 battery cell
Murata/Sony US18650VTC5D battery cell

Efoil Electric Surfboard Battery Pack

High energy density, compact, and waterproof design. The 18650 lithium-ion battery cells provide smooth power to electric surfboards.

Best options for you:

Molicel INR-18650-P28A battery cell
Molicel INR-18650-P30B battery cell
Murata/Sony US18650VTC6 battery cell
Murata/Sony US18650VTC5 battery cell
Murata/Sony US18650VTC5D battery cell

Electric Bike Battery Pack

High safety, long cycle life, high and low-temperature resistance. The 18650 cells provide reliable power for e-bikes, meeting off-road riding needs.

Best options for you:

Samsung INR18650-30Q battery cell
Samsung INR18650-35E battery cell
LG INR18650-MJ1 battery cell
LG INR18650-MH1 battery cell
Panasonic NCR18650GA battery cell

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how to charge 18650 battery

Step 1: Generally speaking, first, you should charge 18650 battery cells with a constant current of 0.2C to the charge cut-off voltage of 4.2V.

Step 2: Rest for 10 minutes.

Step 3: Continuously charge the 18650 battery with constant voltage. The charge current will decrease until the charge current is 0.02C, stopping the charge.

Now, you have completed the whole 18650 battery charging process.

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Why Choose Us

100% Original Brand Cells With The Most Competitive Price

To assemble our own 18650 battery pack, we purchase brand 18650 battery cells from the manufacturers. These brands include Molicel, Samsung, LG, Panasonic, Murata/Sony, etc. We 100% guarantee that all the brand 18650 lithium cells we provide are original. And we offer the most competitive price.

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Original Packaging of Pallets and Cartons

We use original packing of pallets and cartons from manufacturers(Molicel, Samsung, LG, Panasonic, and Murata/Sony). Original packaging ensures all of the brand 18650 battery cells have the best consistency of voltage, internal resistance, and capacity. This is very important when assembling battery packs in series and parallel.

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Fast and Flexible Delivery

We have over 300K PCS in stock at our factory. We can arrange delivery within five working days. Our forwarder has been shipping lithium-ion batteries by air and sea since 2013. They only ship lithium-ion batteries, no other goods, so they are professional enough to help you ship your lithium-ion batteries.
Delivery terms can be EXW, FOB, CIF, DDP, and DDU.
All of the certificates can be provided: MSDS, UN38.3, IEC62133, CB, UL, PSE, BIS, etc.

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Excellent Engineers Team

As a professional 18650 battery supplier, we have 28 experienced engineers, and the core engineers are from ATL and BYD. They have focused on Li-ion battery R&D for more than 20 years. They can provide professional suggestions and excellent Li-ion battery solutions for your applications.

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We Have Our SMT Facility

We established the BMS and Electronics engineer team to offer affordable and reliable BMS used for our Li-ion battery. We also set up our own SMT facility in 2018. They will choose the best IC (such as TI, ST, SEIKO, RICHO, etc.) and electronics components to design the BMS, PCM, and related PCB. Then we manufacture in our own SMT facility. This will be more efficient and flexible, saving you time and cost. This will be easier for your prototypes and trial production.

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FAQ About 18650 Battery Cells

What size are 18650 batteries? Are 18650 and AA batteries the same size?

Its dimensions are 18 mm in diameter and 65 mm in length. Size of 18650 battery is different from that of AA batteries.

How long do 18650 batteries last?

The 18650 working last time is up to the discharge current, such as if the working current is 0.2C, then this18650 working last time is approx. 5 hours,if the working current is 2C, then this 18650 working last time is approx. 0.5 hour. More questions, please Send us email

How long to charge 18650 battery?

The 18650 charging time is up to the charging current, such as if the charging current is 0.2C, then this18650 working last time is approx. 6 hours,if the charging current is 2C, then this 18650 working last time is approx. 1 hour. More questions, please Send us email

Where to buy 18650 battery?

Want to buy the 18650 battery bulk? Please send us an email.

What's your MOQ?

MOQ for trial samples order is 1 full carton-200PCS, MOQ for mass production order: 1 full pallet-approx. 20000PCS, more details can be negotiated.

If you can offer related certificates and shipping documents? such as MSDS UN38.3?

Yes, we can offer MSDS UN38.3, UL, CB, IEC62133, PSE etc.

What about your delivery terms?

The delivery terms we can offer: EXW, FOB, CIF, DDU, DDP.

How to ship 18650 lithium ion cells ?

You can ask your own forwarder to ship these 18650 Li-ion battery cells by air or by sea. We also can help you to ship these battery cells by air or by sea, we have our own very professional forwarders who only ship lithium ion batteries to all over the world, no other goods.

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