Description
The Volt Ternary/LCO 12,000mAh is the lightest and thinnest cell in the 72×170mm footprint at 226g and 8.3mm. It delivers 44.4Wh, supports 2C charging (~30 minutes), 10C continuous, and 25C peak output. Built with Ternary/LCO chemistry and AI precision manufacturing, it offers high performance in a compact, lightweight design.
- 25C Peak Discharge — 300A Burst
Advanced electrode material formulation and structural design deliver 300A of instantaneous burst current — 20% more than the 10,000mAh entry cell (250A) — handling takeoff loads, payload lifts, and climb events on compact drone platforms with headroom to spare. The Ternary/LCO blended cathode maintains a low temperature rise under high-rate discharge, reducing thermal stress on both cell and airframe during peak demand events.
- Thinnest Cell in the 72×170mm Footprint — 8.3mm
Of the three Volt cells that use the 72×170mm footprint — the 12k, 16k Ternary/LCO, and 17k Li-Co — this is the thinnest at 8.3mm. The 16k (same footprint, same family) is 10.6mm. The 17k Li-Co is 10.0mm. For drone frames with a fixed 72×170mm battery bay and a tight thickness constraint, the 12k is the only cell in this footprint that fits at under 9mm.
- Lightest 72×170mm Volt Cell — 226g
At 226g, this is the lightest cell available in the 72×170mm format across all Volt material systems. The 16k Ternary/LCO weighs 295g. The 17k Li-Co weighs 284g. Choosing the 12k over the 16k in the same frame bay saves 69g — meaningful on platforms where all-up weight is tightly managed and battery weight directly reduces payload or flight time margins.
- 200 WH/KG — 44.4Wh in 226g
The blended Ternary/LCO cathode stores 44.4Wh at a 200WH/KG energy density — 20% more energy than the 10k (37Wh) for only 33g of additional weight. While the 200WH/KG figure is lower than the 240WH/KG of the HV Li-Co variants, it reflects the 3.7V platform’s different chemistry trade-offs: lower temperature rise during discharge, a wider safe discharge window, and a simpler voltage management profile across the full discharge curve.
- 2C Charge — 24A Input, ~30 Min Full Charge
Standard 2C continuous charge delivers 24A input, fully charging the cell in approximately 30 minutes. The 2C rate is consistent across all four cells in the Ternary/LCO family — a characteristic of the blended cathode chemistry that prioritises stable cycling behaviour over fast-charge speed. Two cells in rotation provide continuous field operation without waiting.
- AI Vision Stacking
Fully automated production line with AI-guided vision stacking ensures precise internal layer alignment and structural integrity throughout the 72×170mm footprint — maintaining cell-to-cell consistency and reliable safety behaviour across every production batch.
Core Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Series | Volt |
| Product Type | High Rate Large Capacity Battery Cell |
| Material System | 3.7V Ternary/Lithium Cobaltate |
| Nominal Voltage | 3.7V |
| Capacity | 12,000 mAh (12Ah) |
| Continuous Charge Rate | 2C (24A) |
| Continuous Discharge Rate | 10C (120A) |
| Peak Discharge Rate | 25C (300A) |
| Dimensions (W×L) | 72 × 170 mm |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 226g (±5%) — 215g to 237g |
| Cell Form Factor | Soft Pack / Pouch Cell |
| Chemistry | Ternary / Lithium Cobaltate Blended Cathode |
| Nominal Energy | 44.4 Wh |
| Energy Density | 200 WH/KG |
| Full Charge Time | ~30 min (at 2C) |
| Safe Discharge Cutoff | 3.5V |
Volt 3.7V Ternary/LCO — Full Capacity Family
| Capacity | Dimensions (W×L) | Thickness | Weight | Energy | Peak Current | Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,000 mAh | 68×162 mm | 7.7 mm | 193g | 37 Wh | 250A | 2C |
| 12,000 mAh ✅ | 72×170 mm | 8.3 mm | 226g | 44.4 Wh | 300A | 2C |
| 16,000 mAh | 72×170 mm | 10.6 mm | 295g | 59.2 Wh | 400A | 2C |
| 22,000 mAh | 87×187 mm | 10.4 mm | 403g | 81.4 Wh | 550A | 2C |
Why Choose the 12,000 mAh
| Reason | Detail |
|---|---|
| Thinnest 72×170mm Volt cell | 8.3mm — 2.3mm thinner than the 16k (10.6mm) and 1.7mm thinner than the 17k Li-Co (10.0mm) in the same footprint |
| Lightest 72×170mm option | 226g — 69g lighter than the 16k Ternary/LCO (295g) and 58g lighter than the 17k Li-Co (284g) |
| Step up from 10k, same voltage family | 20% more energy (44.4Wh vs 37Wh) and 20% more peak current (300A vs 250A) for only 33g more |
| Fits tight thickness bays | The only 72×170mm Volt cell under 9mm thick |
| Low thermal load | Ternary/LCO blend runs cooler under discharge than HV chemistry variants |
Same Footprint, Different Chemistry — 72×170mm Comparison
| 3.7V Ternary/LCO — 12,000 mAh ✅ | 3.8V HV Ternary — 16,000 mAh | 3.8V HV Li-Co — 17,000 mAh | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 12,000 mAh | 16,000 mAh | 17,000 mAh |
| Dimensions (W×L) | 72×170 mm | 72×170 mm | 72×170 mm |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 10.9 mm | 10.0 mm |
| Weight | 226g | 281g | 284g |
| Energy | 44.4 Wh | 60.8 Wh | 64.6 Wh |
| Energy Density | 200 WH/KG | ~216 WH/KG | 240 WH/KG |
| Peak Discharge | 25C (300A) | 25C (400A) | 25C (425A) |
| Charge Rate | 2C (24A) | 5C (80A) | 2C (34A) |
| Safe Cutoff | 3.5V | 3.3V | 3.6V |
| Best For | Lightest & thinnest fit | Fast recharge, more energy | Maximum energy density |
Ideal Applications
| Application | Why This Cell Fits |
|---|---|
| Compact training drones | Lightest 72×170mm option keeps all-up weight low for repeatable, low-cost practice flights |
| Thin-frame agricultural UAVs | 8.3mm profile fits battery bays too shallow for the 16k or 17k variants |
| Education platforms | Stable 3.7V discharge behaviour and low thermal load suit high-cycle training environments |
| Weight-sensitive inspection UAVs | 226g frees payload budget for cameras and sensors in the 72×170mm frame class |
| Fixed-wing hybrid UAVs | Slim, light profile suits narrow fixed-wing battery compartments where thickness is constrained |
| Entry commercial drone builds | 300A peak and 120A continuous handles standard motor loads at the lowest weight in the footprint |
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