| Published capacity range | 18.43 kWh |
| Scored configuration | 18.43 kWh |
| Cell chemistry | LFP (LiFePO4) |
| Usable energy / DoD | 100% DoD |
| Continuous power output | 9.2 kW |
| Round-trip efficiency | 98% |
| Cycle life | 8000 cycles |
| Warranty period | 10 yr |
| Safety certification | UL9540 / IEC62619 |
| Reliability testing | Not independently tested |
| Manufacturing track record | 10-15 years |
Some values are estimated where independent verification was not available: see the full scorecard and review.solar/terms.
eVault MAX 18.5 · every criterion scored by the live rubric (Solar Analytica battery rubric v2.9.0), with its recorded value, evidence status, and any linked source. Page 1 carries the buying-decision summary; this and the next page are the full record for verification and right of reply.
| Capacity & Usability | |||
| Usable energy / DoD (%) | 100 | datasheet | Source |
| Modularity & scalability | Fully modular / stackable expandable | datasheet | Source |
| Energy density / footprint | Average | stated | Source |
| Battery generation compatibility | Same-generation expansion only: matching spec modules required; clean path but | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Power & Efficiency | |||
| Round-trip efficiency (%) | 98 | datasheet | Source |
| Continuous power output (kW) | 9.2 | datasheet | Source |
| Backup switching speed | >100ms or switching speed not disclosed | datasheet | Source |
| Operating temperature range | Standard | datasheet | Source |
| Longevity (verified) | |||
| Cycle life (cycles to 70%) | 8000 | datasheet | Source |
| Warranty throughput | 2.5-5 MWh warranted per kWh usable | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Warranty period (yrs) | 10 | datasheet | Source +1 |
| End-of-warranty retained capacity (%) | 0 | reviewed absence | Source |
| Verified reliability | Not independently tested | reviewed absence | Source |
| Cell balancing architecture | Pack-level only / not disclosed | reviewed absence | Source |
| Warranty degradation guarantee | Warranty degradation terms not specified | datasheet | Source +1 |
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| Safety & Chemistry | |||
| Cell chemistry | LFP (LiFePO4) | datasheet | Source |
| Safety certification | UL9540 / IEC62619 | datasheet | Source |
| Thermal & fire mitigation | Basic | datasheet | Source |
| AC terminal & connection protection | Not specified | reviewed absence | Source |
| Ingress protection (outdoor) | Indoor only | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Guarantee & Backbone | |||
| Warranty assurance | Parts only | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Financial strength & warranty backing | Stable / listed | secondary | Source |
| Manufacturing track record | 10-15 years | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Energy Ecosystem | |||
| Grid-forming & backup tier | Whole-home backup via paired hybrid inverter (capability is inverter-dependent | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Open protocol & API maturity | Modbus TCP + cloud API | datasheet | Source +1 |
| VPP & grid services readiness | VPP-capable + live VPP program (named market) | datasheet | Source +1 |
| EV charging integration | No EV integration | reviewed absence | Source |
| Thermal load management | Smart relay switching (excess solar triggered) | datasheet | Source +1 |
| Smart home & IoT depth | Community integration (Home Assistant, no native support) | secondary | Source |
| Dual-port flexibility | Single multi-function port: third-party sync or backup, software-configurable | datasheet | Source +1 |
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