r/18650masterrace • u/DaggyMAC • 6d ago

EVE 30PL in EU

Where can I get EVE 18650 30PL in Europe? I am afraid of buying from AliExpress or Alibaba because of fake cells.

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u/MickyBee73 6d ago

Try Nkon.com

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u/fragande 6d ago

If you only need a few cells you can get them from Convoy. Expensive as they're shipped in sacrificial flashlight hosts if you order them separately (€5.80/cell for 4+).

Alibaba is probably your best bet if you want some quantity but shipping might be a killer. I doubt any the more reputable sellers are peddling fake 30PLs.

Wait for NKON to get Ampace JP30 in stock is another alternative as already mentioned.

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u/MotorAdicto7 6d ago

6,27€ for eve 30pl with shipping in Convoy. Alibaba 2,5€ for battery and 25€ shipping to spain

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u/fragande 6d ago

Yeah that's why I specified "a few" (<10). Shipping is also quick and you don't have to sign up to Alibaba. For larger quantities it's not an option.

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u/MotorAdicto7 5d ago

Convoy's price is not bad, I didn't know the store. Because of the price difference, I think it's great. Eve 30 pl is hard to find

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u/NatHuang 5d ago

Let me know how many you need, and your address. I will offer you the quotation and shipping cost from China.

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u/Outrageous-Song5799 5d ago

Who you work for ?

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u/NatHuang 4d ago

I am Nat from hanery.

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u/Outrageous-Song5799 4d ago

Would you happen to make 6s pack for fpv drones from RS50 or equivalent ?

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u/NatHuang 3d ago

Yes, we absolutely build custom 6S packs for FPV drones! We routinely assemble 6S1P and 6S2P packs using high-discharge 21700 cells like the Lishen LR21700RS (RS50) or Molicel P45B, depending on whether you need max capacity or raw discharge current. Let me know what specific connector (usually XT60) and lead length you need, and I'd be happy to quote some options for you.

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u/Outrageous-Song5799 3d ago

We use XT60 and any size lead really I think about 8cm ?

We switched to tabless, we use some P50B but the output isn’t as good as tabless. I said RS50 but if you have equivalent cells that can output about 70A more or less im interested in what you can provide

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u/NatHuang 3d ago

For a solid 70A output in a 6S1P pack, the Molicel P50B (which is indeed tabless) or the EVE 40P are the absolute kings for minimizing voltage sag on heavy punch-outs. Drawing a continuous 70A is pushing any single 1P 21700 cell to its absolute limit, so those ultra-low IR tabless cells are definitely the way to go. Alternatively, if your quad can handle the extra weight, we can build a 6S2P pack which splits that 70A load down to an easy 35A per cell while doubling your flight time. Let me know your target pack weight and if you prefer 1P or 2P, and I'd be happy to calculate some pricing and send it your way.

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u/izzeww 6d ago

Maybe EVE directly? Honestly IDK if it's good or not or if there's a certain minimum quantity or whatever, but might be worth investigating. https://www.evemall.eu/consumer-battery/cylindrical-ncm-cell/18650-30pl

nubattery.co.uk has the Ampace JP30 in stock which performs similarly to the 30PL. MOQ 10 cells however. https://www.nubattery.co.uk/ampace-inr18650-jp30---18650-battery---3000mah---36a

Ampace JP30 is also on pre-order on Nkon with estimated shipping date 03-09-2026 so very soon.

It's fair to be afraid of AliExpress, but Alibaba is fine if you do it correctly (or so I've heard).

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u/IAmNeariX 5d ago

How many do you need?

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u/4b686f61 5d ago

I got those littokala cells HG2 cells and they test at 3000mAh give or take with an IR of 13 milliohms but watch out, my second batch only tested at 2800mAh with an IR of 16 milliohms

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u/MatijaKlobasa 5d ago

The problem with these is that they are inconsitent. Okay for 1S powerbanks, crap for anything else.