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This guide does not detail the creation of the battery, which I did at a professional's workshop. However, you will have access to the 3D model of the shell and all the information you need if you want to create your own or have it made by a professional. For the rest of the guide, I'll assume that you have a similar one. Mine is:

20S9P Battery Pack Specification (BAK INR2170-45D)

BAK INR2170-45D Datasheet

1. Configuration Details

  • Cell Model: BAK INR2170-45D
  • Number of Cells: 180 (20 in series, 9 in parallel)
  • Series (S) Count: 20 (to reach the desired voltage)
  • Parallel (P) Count: 9 (to increase capacity and current handling)

2. Electrical Specifications

  • Nominal Voltage: 3.6V × 20 = 72V
  • Max Fully Charged Voltage: 4.2V × 20 = 84V
  • Min Discharge Voltage: 2.5V × 20 = 50V
  • Capacity per Cell:
    • Rated: 4400mAh (4.4Ah)
    • Typical: 4500mAh (4.5Ah)
  • Total Battery Pack Capacity:
    • Rated: 4.4Ah × 9 = 39.6Ah
    • Typical: 4.5Ah × 9 = 40.5Ah
  • Total Energy Storage:
    • Rated: 15.84Wh × 9 × 20 = 2851.2Wh (~2.85kWh)
    • Typical: 16.2Wh × 9 × 20 = 2916Wh (~2.92kWh)

3. Charging Parameters

  • Standard Charging Current per Cell: 2.2A
  • Max Charging Current per Cell: 13.2A
  • Pack Standard Charging Current: 19.8A (2.2A × 9)
  • Pack Max Charging Current: 118.8A (13.2A × 9)
  • Charging Cut-off Voltage: 84V (4.2V per cell)
  • Charging Upper Limit Voltage: 85V (4.25V per cell, not recommended)
  • Ideal Cut-off Voltage: 60V (3.0V per cell) Maximizes lifespan and prevents deep discharge.

4. Discharging Parameters

  • Standard Discharge Current per Cell: 880mA
  • Max Continuous Discharge Current per Cell: 30A
  • Peak Discharge Current (with temp cut at 80°C): 60A
  • Pack Max Continuous Discharge Current: 270A (30A × 9)
  • Pack Peak Discharge Current (with temp cutoff): 540A (60A × 9)
  • Discharge Cut-off Voltage: 50V (2.5V per cell)
  • Absolute Minimum Voltage: 40V (2.0V per cell, not recommended)

5. Thermal and Safety Limits

  • Max Charging Temperature: 45°C
  • Min Charging Temperature: 0°C
  • Max Discharging Temperature: 60°C
  • Min Discharging Temperature: -20°C
  • Max Allowed Surface Temperature:
    • Charging: 55°C
    • Discharging: 80°C
  • Internal Resistance per Cell: ≤5mΩ
  • Weight per Cell: ≤69g
  • Total Pack Weight (estimated): ~12.42 kg (180 × 69g)

6. Cycle Life

  • 600 cycles with ≥60% capacity retention (≥2640mAh per cell)