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3.8V Lithium Battery Manufacturer

Higher-voltage single-cell chemistry offering improved energy density. Found in premium EV and UAV applications where pack-level efficiency matters.

Voltage Spec

Nominal Voltage
3.8V
Chemistry
Lithium (Semi Solid)
Cell Formats
Pouch, Prismatic, Cylindrical

Overview

What is a 3.8V Lithium Battery?

A 3.8V lithium battery uses high-voltage NMC chemistry charged to 4.35V or 4.4V, compared to the 4.2V ceiling for standard 3.7V NMC cells. The higher charge voltage delivers a 5 to 10% improvement in energy density from the same cell footprint — a meaningful gain in applications where cell count or pack volume is fixed. The trade-off is a modest reduction in cycle life at the elevated voltage window, which cell management systems address through charge cut-off tuning. This chemistry is used in premium EV programs and professional UAV platforms where range or flight time per kilogram is the primary performance metric.

Applications

Common applications for 3.8V Lithium Battery cells

Application

High-Density EV Cells

Premium electric vehicle programs specify 3.8V cells to extract maximum energy from a fixed pack volume, extending range without increasing pack dimensions or weight.

Application

Performance UAV Platforms

Professional drone platforms benefit from the higher energy density of 3.8V chemistry, allowing longer flight time from the same cell weight while maintaining tight centre-of-gravity balance.

Application

Compact Wearable and Medical Devices

Single-cell devices where dimensional constraints prevent adding cells use 3.8V chemistry to maximise runtime without changing the battery compartment design.

OEM & Custom

Custom 3.8V Lithium Battery packs from antbattery

antbattery supports OEM and custom development programs for 3.8v lithium battery cells and packs. Projects range from single-cell modifications to multi-cell assemblies with integrated BMS, connectors, and full export documentation.

  • Custom cell dimensions, capacity, and tab configuration to match your enclosure
  • PCM / BMS integration with SMBus, I²C, and UART protocol support
  • UN38.3, IEC 62133, CE, RoHS, and MSDS documentation for all cells
  • Air freight and customs clearance paperwork prepared on request
  • OEM sampling in 4 to 6 weeks from design confirmation
  • Minimum 100 cells for sample evaluation — no large MOQ required
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Certifications

Transport Safety
UN38.3
Product Safety
IEC 62133
Market Access
CE, RoHS
Shipping Docs
MSDS / SDS
Lead Time
4 – 6 weeks
Sample MOQ
100 cells

Products

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Why antbattery

Key advantages

Energy

High Energy Density

Semi-solid electrolyte design enables energy densities above 300 Wh/kg — measurably higher than conventional liquid electrolyte cells of equivalent format and chemistry.

Safety

Reduced Flammability

Semi-solid cells use significantly less liquid electrolyte than conventional cells, reducing the flammable material available during a thermal event and lowering thermal runaway propagation risk.

Certifications

Export-Ready Documentation

UN38.3, IEC 62133, MSDS, and supporting export documentation available for all cells. antbattery handles the certification paperwork required for air freight and customs clearance.

OEM Support

Custom Cell and Pack Formats

Custom cell dimensions, capacity ranges, tab configurations, and pack-level BMS integration available for OEM programs. Sampling typically ships within 4 to 6 weeks of design confirmation.

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