Prime MP16K37SS – High Rate Semi-Solid Battery cell| 3.7V High Nickel Ternary 280WH/KG | 16,000 mAh

Prime MP16K37SS – High Rate Semi-Solid Battery cell| 3.7V High Nickel Ternary 280WH/KG | 16,000 mAh

“Same energy as the Volt 16,000mAh, 80g lighter, 2.8mm thinner — semi-solid technology rewriting what fits in the 72×170mm bay.”

The Prime 3.7V High Nickel Ternary 280WH/KG 16,000mAh is the entry cell of the Prime semi-solid family and the lightest, thinnest cell available in the 72×170mm footprint across all Midlands Power series. At just 215g and 7.8mm thick, it stores 59.2Wh — exactly the same energy as the Volt 3.7V Ternary/LCO 16,000mAh — while weighing 80g less and sitting 2.8mm thinner. It even weighs 11g less than the Volt 12k, despite storing 33% more energy. This is the direct result of the Prime series’ semi-solid High Nickel Ternary technology delivering 280WH/KG — 40% higher energy density than the Volt Ternary/LCO platform. The trade-off is discharge rate: the Prime 16,000mAh runs at 10C peak (160A) and 7C continuous (112A), making it suited to sustained endurance missions — mapping, logistics, emergency response, and fire-fighting UAVs — rather than the high-burst agricultural and training applications of the Volt series. It charges at 2C (32A, ~30 minutes) and carries the safety advantages of semi-solid construction: lower risk of liquid leakage and fire than conventional liquid-electrolyte cells. Precision-manufactured using AI vision stacking technology for consistent internal structure and reliable field performance across every production batch.

Description

The Prime HN Ternary 16,000mAh is the entry cell in the 72×170mm semi-solid lineup, delivering 59.2Wh at just 215g and 7.8mm thickness. It matches the energy of the Volt 16k while being 80g lighter and 2.8mm thinner. With 2C charging (~30 minutes), 7C continuous, and 10C peak output, it’s optimized for efficient, lightweight endurance use with improved safety and consistency from semi-solid construction and AI manufacturing.

  • 280WH/KG — 40% More Energy Density Than the Volt Ternary/LCO Platform

The High Nickel Ternary semi-solid cathode delivers 280WH/KG — 40% higher than the Volt Ternary/LCO platform (200WH/KG) and 30% higher than the Volt HV Ternary (~216WH/KG). In practical terms, the Prime 16,000 mAh stores the same 59.2Wh as the Volt 16,000mAh Ternary/LCO, in a cell that weighs 80g less (215g vs 295g) and sits 2.8mm thinner (7.8mm vs 10.6mm). For platforms where every gram of battery weight is traded directly against payload or flight time, this energy density advantage is the single most significant specification in the 72×170mm format.

  • Lightest, Thinnest Cell in the 72×170mm Footprint — Across All Series

At 215g and 7.8mm, the Prime 16,000mAh is lighter and thinner than every other cell in the 72×170mm footprint across the entire Volt and Prime lineup. It is lighter than the Volt 12k (226g) despite carrying 33% more energy. It is 2.8mm thinner than the Volt Ternary/LCO 16,000mAh (10.6mm), 3.1mm thinner than the Volt HV Ternary 16,000mAh (10.9mm), and 2.2mm thinner than the Volt HV Li-Co 17k (10.0mm). For any drone frame with a fixed 72×170mm bay, this cell delivers more energy for less weight and less thickness than any alternative.

  • Semi-Solid Construction — Lower Risk, More Reliable in the Field

The Prime series adopts advanced semi-solid electrolyte technology, reducing the liquid electrolyte content compared to conventional LiPo construction. This results in lower risk of liquid leakage and fire if the cell is damaged or subjected to abnormal conditions — a meaningful operational advantage for UAVs deployed in fire-fighting, emergency response, and safety-defence environments where reliability under stress is non-negotiable. The semi-solid structure is also more mechanically stable than fully liquid cells, maintaining consistent internal geometry under vibration and impact loads typical of commercial drone operations.

  • 10C Peak Discharge — 160A, Built for Sustained Endurance

The Prime 16,000mAh delivers 160A peak burst and 112A continuous — rates calibrated for sustained endurance missions rather than high-burst agricultural and training applications. This is the defining trade-off of the Prime series: the same 72×170mm footprint that delivers 25C/400A peak in the Volt 16,000mAh delivers 280WH/KG and semi-solid safety in the Prime 16,000mAh at 10C/160A peak. For mapping drones, logistics UAVs, and emergency response platforms where mission duration matters more than instantaneous burst power, the Prime 16,000mAh’s rate profile is entirely appropriate and its energy density advantage is decisive.

  • 2C Charge — 32A Input, ~30 Min Full Charge

Standard 2C continuous charge delivers 32A input, fully charging the cell in approximately 30 minutes. Two cells in rotation sustain continuous field operations across extended deployment windows — standard for the logistics, mapping, and emergency response applications the Prime series targets.

  • AI Vision Stacking

Fully automated production line with AI-guided vision stacking ensures precise internal layer alignment and structural integrity across the 72×170mm footprint — critical for high-nickel semi-solid cells where consistent internal structure directly determines both energy density performance and safety behaviour across every production batch.

Core Specifications

Parameter Value
Series Prime
Product Type High Rate Semi-Solid Battery Cell
Material System 3.7V High Nickel Ternary — 280WH/KG
Nominal Voltage 3.7V
Capacity 16,000 mAh (16Ah)
Continuous Charge Rate 2C (32A)
Continuous Discharge Rate 7C (112A)
Peak Discharge Rate 10C (160A)
Dimensions (W×L) 72 × 170 mm
Thickness 7.8 mm
Weight 215g (±5%) — 204g to 226g
Cell Form Factor Soft Pack / Pouch Cell
Cell Technology Semi-Solid Electrolyte
Chemistry High Nickel Ternary
Nominal Energy 59.2 Wh
Energy Density 280 WH/KG
Full Charge Time ~30 min (at 2C)

Prime 3.7V High Nickel Ternary 280WH/KG — Full Capacity Family

Capacity Dimensions (W×L) Thickness Weight Energy Cont. Discharge Peak Charge
16,000 mAh ✅ 72×170 mm 7.8 mm 215g 59.2 Wh 7C / 112A 10C / 160A 2C
17,000 mAh 72×170 mm 8.2 mm 225g 62.9 Wh 7C / 119A 10C / 170A 2C
22,000 mAh 72×170 mm 10.3 mm 294g 81.4 Wh 7C / 154A 10C / 220A 2C
25,000 mAh 105×230 mm 6.7 mm 374g 92.5 Wh 5C / 125A 10C / 250A 1C
27,000 mAh 87×187 mm 9.8 mm 365g 99.9 Wh 5C / 135A 10C / 270A 1C
30,000 mAh 87×187 mm 10.8 mm 406g 111 Wh 5C / 150A 10C / 300A 1C
40,000 mAh 105×230 mm 10.4 mm 578g 148 Wh 5C / 200A 10C / 400A 1C

Why Choose the 16,000 mAh

Reason Detail
Lightest & thinnest 72×170mm cell 215g and 7.8mm — lighter and thinner than every other cell in this footprint across all series
Same energy as Volt 16,000mAh, 80g lighter 59.2Wh in 215g vs 59.2Wh in 295g — 280WH/KG vs 200WH/KG
Lighter than the Volt 12k, 33% more energy 215g vs 226g — less weight, significantly more stored energy
Semi-solid safety Lower leakage and fire risk than conventional liquid LiPo cells
Entry point to the Prime family Lowest weight and smallest form factor in the 280WH/KG semi-solid lineup

Same Footprint, All Series — 72×170mm Full Comparison

Prime HN Ternary 16,000mAh ✅ Volt TerLCO 16,000mAh Volt HV Ternary 16,000mAh Volt HV Li-Co 17k
Series Prime Volt Volt Volt
Capacity 16,000 mAh 16,000 mAh 16,000 mAh 17,000 mAh
Thickness 7.8 mm 10.6 mm 10.9 mm 10.0 mm
Weight 215g 295g 281g 284g
Energy 59.2 Wh 59.2 Wh 60.8 Wh 64.6 Wh
Energy Density 280 WH/KG 200 WH/KG ~216 WH/KG 240 WH/KG
Cont. Discharge 7C / 112A 10C / 160A 10C / 160A 10C / 170A
Peak Discharge 10C / 160A 25C / 400A 25C / 400A 25C / 425A
Charge Rate 2C / 32A 2C / 32A 5C / 80A 2C / 34A
Cell Technology Semi-Solid Liquid LiPo Liquid LiPo Liquid LiPo
Best For Max energy density, endurance, safety High-rate burst, agri/training Fast recharge, heat resistance Max liquid-cell energy density

Ideal Applications

Application Why This Cell Fits
Mapping & survey drones 280WH/KG maximises endurance per gram — longest coverage per sortie in the 72×170mm format
Logistics & delivery UAVs Lightest 72×170mm cell with 59.2Wh — maximum payload budget, minimum battery weight
Emergency response platforms Semi-solid construction provides reliable operation in demanding conditions with lower fire risk
Fire-fighting UAVs Lower leakage and fire risk than conventional LiPo — appropriate for deployment near fire environments
Safety & defence UAVs Stable, consistent energy delivery and semi-solid reliability for mission-critical operations
Weight-optimised commercial platforms 215g in a 72×170mm bay delivers more energy than any liquid-electrolyte cell in this footprint

Additional information

Battery Type

Semi-Solid

Capacity

10,000 – 20,000 mAh

Voltage

3.7V

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