April at WHbattery on Alibaba she said "This new type EVE 280Ah, tested capacity is 300Ah and more" and also "CATL 280Ah we can do same price"
Cell prices coming down
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houseofancients
Solar Wizard
Ask them for actual cell images, the new type cell have octagon contacts
I texted her but it may be a while now for her to respond. I asked for current images but she did say before that these were the new cells. I'll let you know soon.
Alkaline
Solar Wizard
NCislander
Solar Enthusiast
I picked up (32) LF280K cells yesterday. At the 18650 store. 3 hour drive.
Well worth the trip.
Well worth the trip.
houseofancients
Solar Wizard
Not nessiarily the qr seems intact, however from the image you posted, can't scan them
houseofancients
Solar Wizard
Again, ask for a very clear image, that includes the qr code
From the go to gobelpower.com and enter the numbers and you should know.
The octagon cell have only been around for about 4 months, so any production before that, and they are faked
Alkaline
Solar Wizard
Useless tell her you want a close up of the qr code. Also ask for a test report, a test report will look like this:
whatever you do pay with credit card. I'm quite certain these are B or re-lasered / sanded off, to see an example of what I'm saying see this:
Docan Power bad experience, beware.
Hello! Having read here on this forum a lot of positive feedback about Docan Power decided to buy from them on Alibaba. Ordered 84pcs of Eve LF280K cells from Docan in January. Sales rep was Jenny Wu. Cells were sold as "brand new Grade A". I paid almost USD12K for them, USD141 per cell...
diysolarforum.com
The golden rule of you get what you pay for applies to this cells. For the most part the market has been stabilized and your looking for around 150-160/cell on average delivered to you in the USA.
42OhmsPA
What's in a title?
Very interesting...
I was quoted $95 for grade B 280s from trusted Amy just a few days ago.
I'm torn between those or grade A 230s for a bit more.
She said she can get me B cells for $80 eachUseless tell her you want a close up of the qr code. Also ask for a test report, a test report will look like this:
whatever you do pay with credit card. I'm quite certain these are B or re-lasered / sanded off, to see an example of what I'm saying see this:
Docan Power bad experience, beware.
Hello! Having read here on this forum a lot of positive feedback about Docan Power decided to buy from them on Alibaba. Ordered 84pcs of Eve LF280K cells from Docan in January. Sales rep was Jenny Wu. Cells were sold as "brand new Grade A". I paid almost USD12K for them, USD141 per cell...
The golden rule of you get what you pay for applies to this cells. For the most part the market has been stabilized and your looking for around 150-160/cell on average delivered to you in the USA.
42OhmsPA
What's in a title?
Is this the store/seller?
Wangheng (shandong) Information Technology Limited - Lithium Ion Batteries, LifePO4 Battery Cells
Wangheng (shandong) Information Technology Limited, Experts in Manufacturing and Exporting Lithium Ion Batteries, LifePO4 Battery Cells and 301 more Products.
whbattery.en.alibaba.com
Zwy
Emperor Of Solar
Those are not tested and batched. I know from my experience. The extra cost for tested and batched by internal resistance is worth it.
Someday I'll probably pull those battery cells out and use them in the golf cart.
Alkaline
Solar Wizard
that makes no sense, grade A for $88 but B for $80? More like grade B for $80 and grade B which I re-lasered the qr code for $88.
Sorry but I have been doing this long enough to know when someone is about to get bamboozled and I hope you take this warning to heart. In the end everyone can do what they like but this sounds like a bunch of baloney, grade A is generally between 1.5-2x the price of grade B.
Zwy
Emperor Of Solar
I think you meant grade B
