EVE Official Alibaba Store, the end of Luyuan and other alibaba sellers?

In spring 2022 I wanted to buy before the “giant spike in cell prices due to record demand”

I paid $121/cell for Eve 230 delivered and I was happy.

I just bought 12 280ah for about $90/cell delivered, and I’m happy with the purchase.

I wonder what the next 2 years will do for cell prices

740GLE said:

In spring 2022 I wanted to buy before the “giant spike in cell prices due to record demand”

I paid $121/cell for Eve 230 delivered and I was happy.

I just bought 12 280ah for about $90/cell delivered, and I’m happy with the purchase.

I wonder what the next 2 years will do for cell prices

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The next years, I think maybe we will try Sodium-ion batteries

Brucey said:

Emily my understanding is the new tariffs don't apply to energy storage batteries, are the prismatics considered to be EV batteries and subject to them?

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The tariff rate on lithium-ion EV batteries will increase from 7.5% to 25% in 2024, while the tariff rate on lithium-ion non-EV batteries will increase from 7.5% to 25% in 2026. The tariff rate on battery parts will increase from 7.5% to 25% in 2024.

The tariff rate on natural graphite and permanent magnets will increase from zero to 25% in 2026. The tariff rate for certain other critical minerals will increase from zero to 25% in 2024.

Alkaline said:

Its 2026 on batteries.

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My bad, glad to hear. Sorry for the misinformation then

The document also shows increases in other areas. Not to hijack the thread but it mentions:


Solar Cells

The tariff rate on solar cells (whether or not assembled into modules) will increase from 25% to 50% in 2024.

Hi Al.I am a solar enthusiast from India .Great to see such forum.Can you please help me with getting a grade a cell 8pc for making 24v system ? Not decided yet 100ah or 280ah.From the post can see mb31 is already launched and in stock.Buying from alibaba to india is it trustworthy or should i go with the eve alibaba seller or you have mentioned like docan power and luyuan ?

somnath427 said:

Hi Al.I am a solar enthusiast from India .Great to see such forum.Can you please help me with getting a grade a cell 8pc for making 24v system ? Not decided yet 100ah or 280ah.From the post can see mb31 is already launched and in stock.Buying from alibaba to india is it trustworthy or should i go with the eve alibaba seller or you have mentioned like docan power and luyuan ?

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Go Luyuan and with EVE 280 AH if or when you can afford them. You will be happy with the extra capacity over 100 AH as well. Been there done that with 100 AH before DIY Solar got going. Both Luyuan and EVE are very trusted and very few problems. EVE as a reseller is new and their service and products may or may not be accurate and reliable. Docan has had past mixed reviews though recently I have read of good service.

I have also read of so many problems from others taking chances on unknowns, just to try and save a little bit of money or from being impatient or from I don't know, however, my home DIY "24 volt system" has been rock solid, no problems and I knew nothing to start, though I read and researched a lot and also chose items based on the great experiences of others with far more knowledgeable than I have. Luyuan and their service is very good and experienced by many on these forums, as are the EVE 280 AH cells. If you go with the MB31 version, they are still new and not so proven, so they may or many not be problem free. IME, have patience, learn first before you buy, get things that are reliable and recommended by forum members and though maybe cost a bit more (that's a maybe), then you should have a problem free system with a long life. Nothing is worse then trying to understand and repair a problem with a lack of knowledge or money or quality components. You will be hard to go wrong with Victron SCC and Inverter/Charger, EVE 280 cells, JK BMS and Luyuan, plus the proper wire sizes, lugs and fuses.