Sony US26650VT Li-ion Cells - Need More info

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I don't use the Sony 26650VT but the smaller 18650vt (1100mAh -> 9s2p in my truggy). Those have the same characteristics but feature a lower Amp rate due to their smaller size. First off you won't need any balancing cable. This cells do remain perfectly in balance. Charge them up to 4.1 or 4.2V per cell and you are good to go. I don't use an LVC since summer 2007. Capacity hasn't changed noticeably still 2200mAh can be charged back.

Their weakest point is a constant drop in voltage during discharging (your car gets slower and slower) and when it comes to power density A123 cells are superior, as they can deliver up to 100A per cell in a 1p config (1 A123 cell delivers up to 220W burst but may drop voltage down to 2V). At 50A the sony 26650 will drop below 3V per cell and at the end of discharge even lower so you might get up to 130-150 Watt per cell. If you don't expect lipo or A123 performance than you won't be dissapointed as those cells are very reliable and uncomplicated when it comes to handling: good bashing cell for a milder setup.