Wessss77
Solar Enthusiast
Building a battery doesn't take over 90 mins so add $15 to the cost...
Where to Source Cells w/ Tariffs now
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Wessss77
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Here is a direct link to Daisy at Docan...
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Well I must of lost something in translation... but still good to hear at least they will be stocking
Our corporate office is in Atlanta... I may just see if they can get close to price matching and then that way next time Im in Atlanta seeing a customer boom pickup 64 cells.
Thank you!Here is a direct link to Daisy at Docan...
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42OhmsPA
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I may have misinterpreted her message. There was a message from Amy (Docan) somewhere they possibly weren't restocking after the next container.
Hopefully it all blows over and they keep cells stocked in the US for the long term.
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They ship directly to Houston port right? So that takes a bit longer (60days?) than directly to Long Beach Cali. (30 days).
It’ll be interesting to see the port activity and how much it plummets or if even ships are waiting off the shores for things to blow over.
i wonder if they are preparing a new container with the hopes by the time it lands things have settled down and they don’t habit to crank prices up.
They ship directly to Houston port right? So that takes a bit longer (60days?) than directly to Long Beach Cali. (30 days).
It’ll be interesting to see the port activity and how much it plummets or if even ships are waiting off the shores for things to blow over.
Brett V
Solar Wizard
You have it Bad my friend! LoLI only have ~54kWh on the main system currently. This order will put me ~82kWh.
When I started the goal was 1000Ah, ~51kWh. That would have given me ~ 5 days with no sun based on pre addiction calculations. Now that I make my own power I'm using ~40kWh a day on average... Why stop at 900
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Sea freight is a mess currently. At work we bring in a raw material from India, we'll be air freighting ($$$$$$) in material if things don't get going in the next couple weeks.
chicagoandy
Solar Enthusiast
Harry, I've gotten 16 MB31 from 18650 for my Transit Van for $77 each, or 16kwh for $1,200 . From LiTime I could get 2 X 24V 280Ah for $3098, or %90 of the capacity for 60% more money. Dollars per watt hour, my all-in cost on DIY is .10, while Li Time is $.23, and that's 1/2 of the price (including bms, parts, wire, etc). It'd be even better if I had sourced directly from China.
While building a van, time and schedule is a top concern, but I'm doing this while waiting for the van delivery.
Damn, when did you get that price? They're at $132 now. I've been buying prebuilts at $82/kWh just to have some cells.
chicagoandy
Solar Enthusiast
Yikes! I see it's $135.00 now. I think I must have just gotten in before they raised prices. They were listed for $80, and discounted to $77 with bulk.
And that’s before they add shipping.
Least docan ships free from Houston.
Looks like docan only has 230ah cells left . . .
Ezeal is another option, they ship from docans warehouse.
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The 25% LFP tariff started last year, btw.
well than it's about to get way higher..thankfully I am done buying batteries until they go bad.
traumaboyy
New Member
Received 8 small and 1 large package from Docan today. 280 amp hour kit. Thankful to have them here.
Brucey
Velcro Man
Considering 16 of her Gotion 314Ah grade A- for $1171 ddp.
Brett V
Solar Wizard
I looked at the Docan US website earlier today, their stock is just about depleted.
Thought that was for EV packs. Either way prices landed to your door 2 months ago was the lowest I’ve see.
My 8s mb31 order might ship next week or so (paid DDP) it’ll be interesting what happens in the next couple weeks.
chicagoandy
Solar Enthusiast
I know that certain people are trying to show that the Tariffs aren't really "Trump" tariffs, and for Energy Storage, that is somewhat true.... But I'll just let this stand on its own:
How Much Are Tariffs on Chinese Goods? It’s Trickier Than You Think.
The tariff rate on Chinese imports can be as high as 245% or zero, depending on the type of product that is being imported.
Squid??? Oh my, how will I survive not chewing on expensive, rubbery, calamari?I know that certain people are trying to show that the Tariffs aren't really "Trump" tariffs, and for Energy Storage, that is somewhat true.... But I'll just let this stand on its own:
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How Much Are Tariffs on Chinese Goods? It’s Trickier Than You Think.
The tariff rate on Chinese imports can be as high as 245% or zero, depending on the type of product that is being imported.www.nytimes.com
Wessss77
Solar Enthusiast
I got this from Daisy last night...
"For tax questions, the DDP price follow the US tax low. Our US stock run fast and then products price will be updated promptly.
our next batch container will going to arrival to Houston in around 40days later. and I will share you new price and catalogue later when it coming."
"For tax questions, the DDP price follow the US tax low. Our US stock run fast and then products price will be updated promptly.
our next batch container will going to arrival to Houston in around 40days later. and I will share you new price and catalogue later when it coming."
chicagoandy
Solar Enthusiast
I certainly agree it is an odd list. If anyone is able to find a better summary of the tariffs, please share. I searched quite a bit to find that chart.
I can't say how resale works in the van market but when I sold my toy hauler trailer last fall I got asking price and the guy was excited to see a turnkey solution already in place. The use of Victron components probably had something to do with it but the batteries were DIY.
Folks, you've done a good job of keeping the thread non-political with one exception that has been dealt with. Please, stick to the topic and leave politics out of it.
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