ADVANTAGE

Cylindrical cells are high-voltage resistant, less prone to deformation, and have a strong ability to withstand high internal pressure. They are widespread and standardized, offering a more robust automation process and better manufacturing techniques. On the other hand, cylindrical batteries have formed a series of internationally unified standard specifications and models, with low cost and mature technology, suitable for large-scale continuous production.

DISADVANTAGE

Such small battery has large heat dissipation area than prismatic, but a bit complex to form system and comparatively low reliability after system composition. And they are often packaged in steel or aluminum cases, making them bulky and low-power.

APPLICATION

Medical devices, laptops, electric vehicle.

ADVANTAGE

Prismatic cell batteries are safer than cylindrical. The main characteristics of prismatic lithium battery: the shell is made of aluminium alloy, stainless steel and other materials, with high structural strength, good mechanical load-bearing capacity. On the other hand, the cell capacity and volume of a prismatic battery are larger, so the number of cells is reduced, and the requirements for the BMS battery management system are also reduced. Compared with cylindrical batteries, prismatic batteries are more customizable and more efficient in space utilization.

DISADVANTAGE

Prismatic cells can be quite costly to manufacture, coming with a higher watt-per-hour price point. On the other hand, prismatic cells are that if an issue arises with any one cell in a battery pack, the entire pack will be in trouble. Prismatic cells don`t come in a uniform and standard design. However, with the introduction of the country's battery standard policy, the difference in square batteries will also decrease in the future.

APPLICATION

Electric vehicles, communication base stations, energy storage, medical and other fields.

ADVANTAGE

The soft aluminium coating allows for a more lightweight battery and depending on the use, an adaptable size and available space. This leads to flexible cells that can easily fit the available space of a given product. In terms of space optimization, this translates to between 90%-95% packaging efficiency and increased energy density. By moving to more convenient designs, pouch cells have the potential to match the next-generation performance batteries to accelerate the electrification needs of EVs and consumer electronics. The design is flexible, the shape can be changed into any shape, it can be thinner, it can be customized according to the needs of customers, and new cell models can be developed.

DISADVANTAGE

Swelling or expansion is their main problem of pouch cell batteries. High humidity and high temperatures can shorten their lifespan. They are high cost, have relatively poor mechanical load-bearing capacity, and are prone to damage and leakage.

APPLICATION

Smartphones, drones, ultra-thin laptop,wearable devices, automotive industry, military fields, etc.