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For a build I will use the Cromotor v3 and would like to get much power from the motor.
I am not sure what battery chemistry to choose. I will run minimum of 48 v more likely 72 v or 96 v.
Goal:
I've seen both the Panasonic NCR18650PD are used to e-bikes as well as the Headways 38120 large cells Lifpo4.
And some others uses those square boxed heat shrunk from hobbyking.
But I have no clues what to choose. I can not even decide what is better Li Io or Lifpo4 or Li Po.
I've read wiki's, googled and both of these seems to be able to take 1000+ charges, both allow for rapid charge/discharge and both of those types comes in a variety of form factors. Some are packed together nicely and pre connected like the Allcell's, other are single batteries like the Panasonic NCR Li Io that needs spot welding or heavy soldering. What about those of you that has tried both Li Io and LiFePO4, what do think is better suited for a high performance e-bike? And why is one better then the other. Personal experience as well as feelings about this matter are much welcome.
So when choosing batteries there are many things to consider, and I probably left out things other feel is important just because I don't know any better. So you are welcome to add to the list.
I forgot to mention that I will run at least 72 volt or 96 volt. If I get good prices I might even go higher.
I did find that Sony now has the new hybrid VTC5 out now. That has even better specs then the previous v4.
But as I am not confident spot welding, I must then outsource that so costs will go up. Then I found that Chinese manufacturers are also doing those Imr Li-ion hybrids. Lower prices and best part of it all they comes in ready made packages. No spot welding required. Just assemble as many packs as needed to fit v and Ah needs and connect the cables.
As of the moment imr 18650 li-ion battery packs seems like the way to go, cause they got the hi power output of li co without the safety issues.
I am not sure what battery chemistry to choose. I will run minimum of 48 v more likely 72 v or 96 v.
Goal:
- Fast acceleration, the faster the more fun
- Min 40 mph
- Minimum 15 miles range
- Durable
I've seen both the Panasonic NCR18650PD are used to e-bikes as well as the Headways 38120 large cells Lifpo4.
And some others uses those square boxed heat shrunk from hobbyking.
But I have no clues what to choose. I can not even decide what is better Li Io or Lifpo4 or Li Po.
I've read wiki's, googled and both of these seems to be able to take 1000+ charges, both allow for rapid charge/discharge and both of those types comes in a variety of form factors. Some are packed together nicely and pre connected like the Allcell's, other are single batteries like the Panasonic NCR Li Io that needs spot welding or heavy soldering. What about those of you that has tried both Li Io and LiFePO4, what do think is better suited for a high performance e-bike? And why is one better then the other. Personal experience as well as feelings about this matter are much welcome.
So when choosing batteries there are many things to consider, and I probably left out things other feel is important just because I don't know any better. So you are welcome to add to the list.
- Power to weight ratio
- Charge/Discharge speed
- Longevity
- Price
- Ease of installation and assembly (spot welding, soldering etc)
- Stackable - how well they stack into frame
- Best punch for your bucks.
I forgot to mention that I will run at least 72 volt or 96 volt. If I get good prices I might even go higher.
I did find that Sony now has the new hybrid VTC5 out now. That has even better specs then the previous v4.
But as I am not confident spot welding, I must then outsource that so costs will go up. Then I found that Chinese manufacturers are also doing those Imr Li-ion hybrids. Lower prices and best part of it all they comes in ready made packages. No spot welding required. Just assemble as many packs as needed to fit v and Ah needs and connect the cables.
As of the moment imr 18650 li-ion battery packs seems like the way to go, cause they got the hi power output of li co without the safety issues.