Voltage Category
3.8V Lithium Battery Manufacturer
Higher-voltage single-cell chemistry offering improved energy density. Found in premium EV and UAV applications where pack-level efficiency matters.
Voltage Spec
- Nominal Voltage
- 3.8V
- Chemistry
- Lithium (Semi Solid)
- Cell Formats
- Pouch, Prismatic, Cylindrical
Overview
What is a 3.8V Lithium Battery?
A 3.8V lithium battery uses high-voltage NMC chemistry charged to 4.35V or 4.4V, compared to the 4.2V ceiling for standard 3.7V NMC cells. The higher charge voltage delivers a 5 to 10% improvement in energy density from the same cell footprint — a meaningful gain in applications where cell count or pack volume is fixed. The trade-off is a modest reduction in cycle life at the elevated voltage window, which cell management systems address through charge cut-off tuning. This chemistry is used in premium EV programs and professional UAV platforms where range or flight time per kilogram is the primary performance metric.
Applications
Common applications for 3.8V Lithium Battery cells
Application
High-Density EV Cells
Premium electric vehicle programs specify 3.8V cells to extract maximum energy from a fixed pack volume, extending range without increasing pack dimensions or weight.
Application
Performance UAV Platforms
Professional drone platforms benefit from the higher energy density of 3.8V chemistry, allowing longer flight time from the same cell weight while maintaining tight centre-of-gravity balance.
Application
Compact Wearable and Medical Devices
Single-cell devices where dimensional constraints prevent adding cells use 3.8V chemistry to maximise runtime without changing the battery compartment design.
OEM & Custom
Custom 3.8V Lithium Battery packs from antbattery
antbattery supports OEM and custom development programs for 3.8v 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
3.8V 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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