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# Polymer Lithium Ion Battery, 18650 Cell (3.7V 2600mAh)

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** CE04624 · **Brand:** [Core Electronics](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/core-electronics-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/polymer-lithium-ion-battery-18650-cell-2600mah.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/polymer-lithium-ion-battery-18650-cell-2600mah.html.md))

No, these aren’t some sort of weird, blue AA battery, this is actually a 18650 Lithium Ion Cell. These round high capacity cells have been mainly used in flashlight type applications but with its capability to be used as a drop-in rechargable cell at 3.7V with a capacity of 2600mAh. This is a great battery option for those of you who need a simple to install and replace cell with a lot of juice.

> ⚠ Note: These 18650 cells have flat tops that do not protrude further than the protective sheathing

## Pricing

- **Price:** $11.45 (inc GST) — $10.41 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 10+ $9.89 (exc GST) · 25+ $9.36 (exc GST) · 50+ $8.33 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney).
- We can dispatch 203 today; more stock is typically available with a 30–40 day lead time.

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## Description

No, these aren’t some sort of weird, blue AA battery, this is actually a 18650 Lithium Ion Cell. These round high capacity cells have been mainly used in flashlight type applications but with the capability to be used as a drop-in rechargeable cell at 3.7V with a capacity of 2600mAh. This is a great battery option for those of you who need a simple to install and replace cell with a lot of juice.

The current draw for lithium batteries is usually quoted as a proportion of the battery's capacity, these 18650 cells have a continuous discharge current of 0.2C and a peak discharge of 1C. This translates to a continuous current output of 520mA and a peak output of 2600mA. Operated within these limits you can expect to get around 300 charge cycles over the lifecycle of the cell.

### Dimensions

65mm x 18.2mm (2.6" x 0.7")

### Documents

- [MSDS](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/CE04624-CE04625%20-%20MSDS.pdf)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/p/o/polymer_lithium_ion_battery_-_18650_cell__2600mah___prt-12895__01.jpg)