Test Report Summary: Vapcell sent these in a generic wrap and calls them “Tesla NCR18650T1”, giving them a 10A 3400mAh rating. I do not know if that model number is accurate or if these cells are used in Teslas.
These cells are the best performing over-3000mAh cells I have tested, beating both the Sanyo NCR18650GA and Molicel M35A (by just a little) and the LG MJ1 (by a lot). I was hoping they would be great cells as they use much newer tech than those other top performers.
This cell features a bottom vent (in addition to the standard top vent) and has the same three-stripe bottom spot-weld mark that the Tesla 21700 does. I recommend not blocking, pressing on hard, or spot welding onto the bottom venting ring.
DO NOT ASSUME THAT ALL 18650’S WITH THESE THREE BOTTOM STRIPES ARE THIS CELL! You’ll need to examine them carefully with a magnifier, comparing them to these cells, and then test them to make sure they are the same.
The two cells I tested delivered 3485mAh and 3504mAh, meeting Vapcell’s 3400mAh rating.
There are no datasheets available AFAIK and I don’t know this cell’s true ratings but 10Α and 3400mAh seems reasonable. Like any Li-Ion round cell, you use this cell at your own risk.
My standard recommendation for any ultra-high capacity (over 3000mAh) 18650 is to not go over about 5A-7A if you want to use the extra capacity it offers. Much higher than that and the voltage sag will cause much shorter run time and “waste” that extra capacity.
Vapcell donated these cells for testing so contact them if you are interested (https://www.vapcelltech.com)../) Vapcell uses ”NCR18650T1” as the model number. I don’t know if any vendors have them in stock.
Ratings graphic: https://imgur.com/a/uwXpAbl
Full Test report: Bench Test Results: “Tesla NCR18650T1”- 10A 3400mAh 18650…best performing over-3000mAh 18650 | E-Cigarette Forum
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