Description

The Prime SHV LCO 17,000mAh is the highest-voltage cell (3.95V) in the 72×170mm format, designed for high-performance platforms. At 253g and 9.3mm, it stores 67.2Wh with 2C fast charging (~30 minutes), 5C continuous, and 10C peak output. It features semi-solid construction and AI precision manufacturing for improved safety, efficiency, and reliability.

• 3.95V — The Highest Nominal Voltage Cell in the 72×170mm Footprint

The Super High Voltage Lithium Cobaltate chemistry operates on a 3.95V nominal platform — the highest per-cell nominal voltage of any cell in the 72×170mm footprint across all Volt and Prime series. The Volt HV Li-Co 17,000mAh operates at 3.8V. Every Prime HN Ternary cell at this footprint operates at 3.7V. The 3.95V platform is not an incremental increase — it is a categorically different voltage tier, described by the manufacturer as industry-leading. For drone systems and motor controllers designed to operate at a higher per-cell voltage, the Prime SHV LCO 17,000mAh is the only cell in this footprint that delivers it.

• 280WH/KG at 3.95V — More Energy Per Cell Than Any 3.7V or 3.8V Alternative at This Capacity

The Super High Voltage LCO semi-solid cathode stores 67.2Wh at 280WH/KG — more stored energy per cell than any other 17,000mAh cell in the 72×170mm footprint. The Prime HN Ternary 17,000mAh stores 62.9Wh. The Volt HV Li-Co 17,000mAh stores 64.6Wh. The combination of the 3.95V platform and the 280WH/KG semi-solid technology delivers both the highest per-cell voltage and the highest per-cell stored energy at this capacity point in the 72×170mm format.

• The Voltage Platform Distinction — When to Choose LCO Over HN Ternary

The Prime series offers two voltage platforms at 280WH/KG: the 3.7V High Nickel Ternary and the 3.95V Super High Voltage Lithium Cobaltate. At the 17,000mAh capacity in the 72×170mm footprint, the choice between them is primarily a system design decision, not a performance ranking. The HN Ternary 17,000mAh is lighter (225g vs 253g) and thinner (8.2mm vs 9.3mm) with a higher continuous discharge rate (7C/119A vs 5C/85A). The SHV LCO 17,000mAh stores more energy per cell (67.2Wh vs 62.9Wh) and operates on a higher voltage platform (3.95V vs 3.7V). For systems architected around a 3.95V per-cell discharge profile — where the higher voltage directly affects pack voltage, motor controller input range, and ESC calibration — the SHV LCO is the appropriate cell regardless of the weight and thickness difference.

• 31g Lighter and 0.7mm Thinner Than the Volt HV Li-Co 17,000mAh — Higher Voltage

The Volt HV Li-Co 17,000mAh is the closest liquid-electrolyte cell at this capacity and footprint, storing 64.6Wh at 3.8V in 284g at 10.0mm. The Prime SHV LCO 17,000mAh stores 67.2Wh at 3.95V in 253g at 9.3mm — 31g lighter, 0.7mm thinner, 4.0% more energy, and 0.15V higher nominal voltage. The only trade-off is peak discharge rate: the Volt HV Li-Co delivers 25C/425A peak, the Prime SHV LCO delivers 10C/170A. For endurance-first platforms where the higher voltage platform is a design requirement and peak burst is not the primary specification, the Prime SHV LCO is the lighter, thinner, higher-voltage, higher-energy alternative.

• Semi-Solid Construction — Safety and Stability at Super High Voltage

The Prime series uses advanced semi-solid electrolyte technology, reducing liquid electrolyte content versus conventional LiPo construction. At the 3.95V super high voltage platform, the structural advantages of semi-solid construction are particularly relevant: the higher operating voltage places greater electrochemical stress on the cell during charge and discharge cycles, and the semi-solid electrolyte provides greater internal stability and lower risk of liquid leakage and fire under these conditions than a conventional liquid-electrolyte cell at the same voltage. The semi-solid structure also maintains greater mechanical stability under vibration and impact loads across the cell’s service life.

• 10C Peak — 170A, 5C Continuous — 85A

The Prime SHV LCO 17,000mAh delivers 170A peak burst and 85A continuous discharge. The 5C continuous rate — lower than the 7C of the Prime HN Ternary 16,000mAh and 17,000mAh cells — reflects the different electrochemical characteristics of the super high voltage LCO chemistry at this capacity. The 10C/170A peak is sufficient for normal takeoff, climb, and payload operations on endurance-class mapping, logistics, and emergency response platforms. For applications requiring higher sustained current output, the Prime HN Ternary 17,000mAh’s 7C/119A continuous profile is the appropriate choice within the 72×170mm footprint.

• 2C Charge — 34A Input, ~30 Min Full Charge

Standard 2C continuous charge delivers 34A input, fully charging the cell in approximately 30 minutes — consistent with all Prime SHV LCO cells across the family. The 2C charge rate is the highest available in the Prime SHV LCO series; the same rate as the Prime HN Ternary 16,000mAh, 17,000mAh, and 22,000mAh cells. Two cells in rotation at 2C sustain continuous field operations without interruption.

• 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 super high voltage LCO semi-solid cells where internal layer precision directly determines both energy density realisation and safety behaviour under the elevated voltage cycling of the 3.95V platform.

Core Specifications

Prime 3.95V Super High Voltage Lithium Cobaltate 280WH/KG — Full Capacity Family

Why Choose the 17,000mAh

Voltage Platform Comparison — Same Capacity, Same Footprint, All 17,000mAh Cells at 72×170mm

Ideal Applications