Voltage Category
18.5V Lithium Battery Manufacturer
5S lithium pack. Suits higher-output portable tools and larger UAV platforms requiring increased power with controlled weight.
Voltage Spec
- Nominal Voltage
- 18.5V
- Chemistry
- Lithium (Semi Solid)
- Cell Formats
- Pouch, Prismatic, Cylindrical
Overview
What is a 18.5V Lithium Battery?
An 18.5V lithium battery is a five-cell series (5S) configuration with a nominal voltage of 18.5V and a maximum charge voltage of 21V. The 5S format fills the performance gap between 4S and 6S packs, providing increased motor voltage over a 14.8V system without the additional weight of a full 6S configuration. This voltage range is used in professional-tier cordless tools, larger UAV platforms optimised for 5S motor windings, and portable power stations where pack output voltage is a design constraint.
Applications
Common applications for 18.5V Lithium Battery cells
Application
High-Output Cordless Tools
Professional cordless tools requiring sustained high torque under load specify 18.5V packs to maximise motor efficiency and maintain consistent output through heavy-duty work cycles.
Application
Large-Format UAV Platforms
Heavier UAV frames carrying payload sensors or spray systems use 5S packs when motor KV ratings deliver optimal thrust efficiency in the 18 to 21V operating band.
Application
Portable Power Stations
Mid-capacity portable power stations targeting power-hungry AC inverter loads use 18.5V cell strings as the basis for compact, efficient inverter pack designs.
OEM & Custom
Custom 18.5V Lithium Battery packs from antbattery
antbattery supports OEM and custom development programs for 18.5v lithium battery cells and packs. Projects range from single-cell modifications to multi-cell assemblies with integrated BMS, connectors, and full export documentation.
- Custom cell dimensions, capacity, and tab configuration to match your enclosure
- PCM / BMS integration with SMBus, I²C, and UART protocol support
- UN38.3, IEC 62133, CE, RoHS, and MSDS documentation for all cells
- Air freight and customs clearance paperwork prepared on request
- OEM sampling in 4 to 6 weeks from design confirmation
- Minimum 100 cells for sample evaluation — no large MOQ required
Certifications
- Transport Safety
- UN38.3
- Product Safety
- IEC 62133
- Market Access
- CE, RoHS
- Shipping Docs
- MSDS / SDS
- Lead Time
- 4 – 6 weeks
- Sample MOQ
- 100 cells
Products
18.5V Lithium Battery lineup
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Key advantages
Energy
High Energy Density
Semi-solid electrolyte design enables energy densities above 300 Wh/kg — measurably higher than conventional liquid electrolyte cells of equivalent format and chemistry.
Safety
Reduced Flammability
Semi-solid cells use significantly less liquid electrolyte than conventional cells, reducing the flammable material available during a thermal event and lowering thermal runaway propagation risk.
Certifications
Export-Ready Documentation
UN38.3, IEC 62133, MSDS, and supporting export documentation available for all cells. antbattery handles the certification paperwork required for air freight and customs clearance.
OEM Support
Custom Cell and Pack Formats
Custom cell dimensions, capacity ranges, tab configurations, and pack-level BMS integration available for OEM programs. Sampling typically ships within 4 to 6 weeks of design confirmation.
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