{"product_id":"catl-3-2v-314ah-lifepo4-prismatic-cell-stud-terminal-high-capacity-solar-home-energy-storage","title":"CATL 3.2V 314Ah LiFePO4 Prismatic Cell — Stud Terminal | High-Capacity Solar \u0026 Home Energy Storage","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"12:1-12:23;297-319\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"14:1-14:393;321-713\"\u003eThe 314Ah cell is CATL's capacity upgrade on the 280Ah — \u003cstrong\u003esame external dimensions, roughly 12% more capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e, following the same \"same footprint, higher capacity\" product path that EVE, CALB, and other major suppliers have also taken with their own 314Ah offerings. This cell keeps the stud terminal format, M6 by default, for direct busbar connection without drilling or custom adapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"16:1-16:62;715-776\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore specs (as provided on the manufacturer's data card):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\" data-sourcepos=\"18:1-28:55;778-1137\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCATL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCell Chemistry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eLiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNominal Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e3.2V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNominal Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e314Ah\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNominal Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e5.4kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e207mm x 174mm x 72mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eInternal Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e≤0.2mΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCycle Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e~5,000 cycles (see note below)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eTerminal Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWelded stud terminal, M6 (default)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"30:1-30:672;1139-1810\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on cycle life that's worth reading carefully:\u003c\/strong\u003e the manufacturer's data card for this listing states ~5,000 cycles, but a lot of resellers marketing CATL 314Ah cells advertise 6,000-10,000+ cycles, some going as high as \"10,000 cycles @ 80% SOC.\" That's a meaningful gap, and most of those higher figures aren't published alongside disclosed test conditions (C-rate, depth of discharge, clamp force). \u003cstrong\u003eWe're listing this cell at the more conservative ~5,000 cycles from the actual data card, not the higher figures circulating among resellers\u003c\/strong\u003e — if you have a more detailed manufacturer test report for this specific batch, we'd welcome it to update this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"32:1-32:453;1812-2264\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on discharge rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e this cell's data card doesn't list a max discharge rate. Cross-referencing several independent CATL 314Ah technical sources, the more consistent figure is \u003cstrong\u003e0.5C standard charge\/discharge, 1C max continuous\u003c\/strong\u003e (roughly 314A) — notably, we don't see the kind of \"3C peak\" marketing figure that shows up on the 280Ah version. If your application needs a specific continuous-current guarantee, confirm with us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"34:1-34:237;2266-2502\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on internal resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e the data card lists ≤0.2mΩ. Independent third-party sources for CATL 314Ah more commonly cite figures around 0.17-0.18mΩ — a small discrepancy, likely within normal batch-to-batch measurement variance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"36:1-36:57;2504-2560\"\u003eHow to Verify You've Received a Genuine, Grade A Cell\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"38:1-38:302;2562-2863\"\u003eAs with the 280Ah, CATL's Grade A production capacity is heavily allocated to automotive and large OEM contracts, so \u003cstrong\u003emost CATL 314Ah cells available in the retail\/wholesale market are Grade B\u003c\/strong\u003e — this dynamic holds for the 314Ah just as it does for the 280Ah. Before ordering, it's worth confirming:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\" data-sourcepos=\"40:1-43:266;2865-3583\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"40:1-40:132;2865-2996\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight and dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e genuine cells should be close to 5.4kg and 207x174x72mm — a meaningful deviation is worth questioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"41:1-41:147;2997-3143\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade A vs. Grade B:\u003c\/strong\u003e ask directly. Grade B is common and legitimate at a lower price, but should be sold as such, not passed off as Grade A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"42:1-42:174;3144-3317\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQR code \/ batch traceability:\u003c\/strong\u003e legitimate channels typically provide a QR code linking to batch test data. A seller with no traceability documentation is a bigger risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"43:1-43:266;3318-3583\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCycle life marketing claims:\u003c\/strong\u003e if a seller advertises \"10,000 cycles\" without disclosing the test conditions behind that number, treat it with skepticism — it's not necessarily that the cell is bad, it's that the marketing figure may not be fully substantiated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"45:1-45:48;3585-3632\"\u003eCATL 314Ah vs. EVE MB31: How the Two Compare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"47:1-47:165;3634-3798\"\u003eEVE's 314Ah cell is the MB31, the most commonly compared competitor to CATL's 314Ah in this market. Here's how they stack up based on independently published specs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\" data-sourcepos=\"49:1-60:142;3800-4931\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\"\u003eCATL 3.2V 314Ah (this cell)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\"\u003eEVE MB31 314Ah\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNominal Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e314Ah\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e314Ah (often tests above 330Ah)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNominal Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e3.2V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e3.2V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eInternal Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e≤0.2mΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e≤0.18mΩ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCycle Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e~5,000 cycles (data card figure; reseller marketing claims run higher without disclosed test conditions)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e≥8,000 cycles (officially disclosed test conditions: 0.5C\/0.5C charge\/discharge, 25±2°C, to 70% capacity)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eCharge\/Discharge Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e0.5C standard, 1C max continuous (per third-party sources, not this listing's own card)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e0.5C\/0.5C standard and max continuous\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e5.4kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e~5.6kg (±0.3kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e207 x 174 x 72mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e207.2 x 71.7 x 173.7mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eTerminal \/ Torque\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eStud terminal, M6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eStud terminal, M6, officially specified at 6 N·m nut torque\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eGrade A Availability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eLimited — retail market is mostly Grade B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMore consistently available, with established QR-code batch traceability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSome channels offer up to 5-year warranty (varies by reseller, not a universal CATL policy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSome channels offer up to 5-year warranty (varies by reseller, not a universal EVE policy)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"62:1-62:539;4933-5471\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to think about the choice:\u003c\/strong\u003e if disclosed cycle-life testing conditions and consistent Grade A availability matter most, EVE's MB31 currently has better-documented evidence on both counts. If CATL's brand reputation matters more to you and you're comfortable with a more conservative ~5,000-cycle expectation (rather than the higher, less-substantiated figures some resellers advertise), this CATL 314Ah remains a reasonable choice — just don't let reseller marketing set your expectations higher than the actual data card supports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"64:1-64:28;5473-5500\"\u003eSystem Integration Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\" data-sourcepos=\"66:1-68:181;5502-6303\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"66:1-66:175;5502-5676\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries configuration for common voltages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 cells in series (16S) gives a nominal 51.2V pack, same as the 280Ah — the standard for most 48V-class home storage systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"67:1-67:446;5677-6122\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStud torque:\u003c\/strong\u003e for M6 stud terminals at this capacity class, industry-published figures (including EVE's own MB31 spec) generally sit in the 6-9 Nm range, with EVE specifically stating 6 N·m for its nuts. Many experienced pack builders use a more conservative 4-5 Nm in practice to avoid stripping the soft aluminum stud base — use a calibrated torque wrench, and prioritize clean, oxide-free contact surfaces over hitting the rated maximum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"68:1-68:181;6123-6303\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBMS selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e size your BMS and busbars around the more conservative 1C continuous discharge figure (~314A), not around any peak numbers you might see in reseller marketing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"70:1-70:26;6305-6330\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere this cell fits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\" data-sourcepos=\"71:1-74:64;6331-6553\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"71:1-71:69;6331-6399\"\u003eLarger-capacity home energy storage packs \/ off-grid solar systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"72:1-72:51;6400-6450\"\u003eTelecom and commercial\/industrial energy storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"73:1-73:39;6451-6489\"\u003eRV, marine, and backup power systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\" data-sourcepos=\"74:1-74:64;6490-6553\"\u003eDIY battery pack builds and bulk purchasing for pack assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"76:1-76:129;6555-6683\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulk orders:\u003c\/strong\u003e available for full pack builds (e.g., 16S\/48V configurations) or with BMS integration — contact us for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" data-sourcepos=\"78:1-78:30;6685-6714\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"80:1-81:287;6716-7093\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the cycle life really 5,000, or is it the 6,000-10,000 figures I've seen elsewhere?\u003c\/strong\u003e We list this cell at ~5,000 cycles per the manufacturer's data card — a conservative but verifiable figure. The higher figures (6,000-10,000+) circulating among some resellers don't come with disclosed test conditions, so we'd treat them cautiously rather than as a guaranteed baseline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"83:1-84:349;7095-7511\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBesides capacity, what's different between the 314Ah and 280Ah?\u003c\/strong\u003e Same external dimensions (207x174x72mm). The 314Ah is a same-footprint capacity upgrade, roughly 12% more Ah. On discharge rate, the 280Ah's data card lists a 3C peak figure, while third-party sources on the 314Ah more consistently describe 1C continuous — the marketing language isn't identical between the two, so go by each cell's own data card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"86:1-87:304;7513-7871\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I choose between this and the EVE MB31?\u003c\/strong\u003e If disclosed cycle-life test conditions and consistent Grade A availability are your priority, EVE's MB31 currently has stronger documented evidence on both fronts. If you prefer CATL's brand and are comfortable with the more conservative ~5,000-cycle expectation, this cell remains a reasonable choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"89:1-90:82;7873-7983\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the stud terminal M6?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, M6 by default. Contact customer service if you need a different thread size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" data-sourcepos=\"92:1-93:79;7985-8100\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many cells for a 48V system?\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 in series (16S) gives nominal 51.2V, same configuration logic as the 280Ah.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CATL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51454218797302,"sku":"OAS1714","price":247.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/2753\/6886\/files\/catl-314ah-home-energy-storage-cell_ceaba928-3659-4a91-b57e-b01895357b06.webp?v=1786968419","url":"https:\/\/oneandes.com\/products\/catl-3-2v-314ah-lifepo4-prismatic-cell-stud-terminal-high-capacity-solar-home-energy-storage","provider":"OneAndes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}