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CQ7
13.92–97.44 kWh · LFP · DC-coupled
FoxESS
Performance & Value
Released 2024 · Evidence checked 2026-08-10 · Scored to Solar Analytica battery rubric v2.9.0
73/100
Very good
Overall
Score by category
Capacity & Usability
92
Power & Efficiency
81
Longevity (verified)
67
Safety & Chemistry
78
Guarantee & Backbone
66
Energy Ecosystem
57
Sourced specification values
Published capacity range13.92–97.44 kWh
Scored configuration13.92 kWh
Cell chemistryLFP (LiFePO4)
Usable capacity13.92 kWh
Usable energy / DoD100% DoD
Continuous power output5.76 kW
Round-trip efficiency95%
Cycle life6000 cycles
Warranty period10 yr
Safety certificationUL9540 / IEC62619
Reliability testingNot independently tested
Manufacturing track record4-10 years (or new brand, strong parent heritage)

Some values are estimated where independent verification was not available: see the full scorecard and review.solar/terms.

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CQ7 · 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 (%)100datasheetSource
Modularity & scalabilityFully modular / stackable expandabledatasheetSource
Energy density / footprintAveragedatasheetSource
Power & Efficiency
Round-trip efficiency (%)95datasheetSource
Continuous power output (kW)5.76datasheetSource +1
Operating temperature rangeStandarddatasheetSource
Longevity (verified)
Cycle life (cycles to 70%)6000datasheetSource
Warranty throughput>=5 MWh warranted per kWh usable (or >=5000-cycle equivalent)datasheetSource
Warranty period (yrs)10datasheetSource
End-of-warranty retained capacity (%)70datasheetSource
Verified reliabilityNot independently testedreviewed absenceSource +1
Cell balancing architecturePack-level only / not disclosedreviewed absenceSource
Warranty degradation guaranteeEnd-point only: minimum capacity at end of warranty termdatasheetSource
Safety & Chemistry
Cell chemistryLFP (LiFePO4)datasheetSource
Safety certificationUL9540 / IEC62619datasheetSource
Thermal & fire mitigationPassive thermal mgmtdatasheetSource
AC terminal & connection protectionNot specifiedreviewed absenceSource +1
Ingress protection (outdoor)IP65+ / IP66 outdoor-rateddatasheetSource
Cell provenance & traceabilityUndisclosedreviewed absenceSource

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Guarantee & Backbone
Warranty assuranceParts onlydatasheetSource
Financial strength & warranty backingFinancially strong (profitable / strong parent)datasheetSource
Manufacturing track record4-10 years (or new brand, strong parent heritage)datasheetSource
Energy Ecosystem
Grid-forming & backup tierWhole-home backup via paired hybrid inverter (capability is inverter-dependentdatasheetSource +1
Open protocol & API maturityProprietary / no documented APIdatasheetSource
VPP & grid services readinessVPP-capable + live VPP program (named market)datasheetSource
EV charging integrationNo EV integrationreviewed absenceSource +1
Thermal load managementNative SG-Ready or direct heat pump protocol integrationdatasheetSource
Smart home & IoT depthCommunity integration (Home Assistant, no native support)statedSource +1
Firmware & security disclosureNo security or firmware documentation foundreviewed absenceSource

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