YLE NCR18500 A225 2250mAh (Green)



Official specifications:

• Nominal voltage: 3.6V
• Nominal capacity: 2250mAh
• Minimum capacity: 2150mAh
• Charge voltage: 4.2V
• Standard charge current: 450mA
• Maximal charge current: 1575mA
• Discharge cut-off voltage: 2.5V
• Nominal discharge current: 450mA
• Maximal continuous discharge current: 4000mA
• Operating temperature: 0°C ~45°C
• Storage temperature: -20°C ~ 60°C
• Cycle life: 300 cycles

This is a YLE 18500 battery from Ebay (The order included a invoice with a address in Berlin).










The two cell match nicely and can easily deliver the rated 4A.





















Conclusion

This looks like a good 18500 cell. Capacity is high for the size, but it is not a high current cell in any way.



Notes and links

How is the test done and how to read the charts
How is a protected LiIon battery constructed
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Graphical comparison to 18650 and other batteries
Table with all tested LiIon batteries