| Published capacity range | 18 kWh |
| Scored configuration | 18 kWh |
| Cell chemistry | LFP (LiFePO4) |
| Usable capacity | 18 kWh |
| Usable energy / DoD | 90% DoD |
| Continuous power output | 7.6 kW |
| Round-trip efficiency | 94% |
| Cycle life | 6000 cycles |
| Warranty period | 12 yr |
| Safety certification | UL9540 / IEC62619 |
| Manufacturing track record | 15+ years, field-proven |
Some values are estimated where independent verification was not available: see the full scorecard and review.solar/terms.
EVERVOLT Gen 3 18 · 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 (%) | 90 | datasheet | Source |
| Modularity & scalability | Fully modular, ≤5 kWh increments, expandable in field | datasheet | Source |
| Battery generation compatibility | Same-generation expansion only: matching spec modules required; clean path but | datasheet | Source |
| Power & Efficiency | |||
| Round-trip efficiency (%) | 94 | datasheet | Source |
| Continuous power output (kW) | 7.6 | datasheet | Source |
| Backup switching speed | >100ms or switching speed not disclosed | datasheet | Source |
| Operating temperature range | Standard | datasheet | Source |
| Backup surge / motor-start capability | Peak/surge rating published with duration | datasheet | Source |
| Longevity (verified) | |||
| Cycle life (cycles to 70%) | 6000 | datasheet | Source |
| Warranty throughput | >=5 MWh warranted per kWh usable (or >=5000-cycle equivalent) | datasheet | Source |
| Warranty period (yrs) | 12 | datasheet | Source |
| End-of-warranty retained capacity (%) | 70 | datasheet | Source |
| Warranty degradation guarantee | End-point only: minimum capacity at end of warranty term | datasheet | Source |
| Safety & Chemistry | |||
| Cell chemistry | LFP (LiFePO4) | datasheet | Source |
| Safety certification | UL9540 / IEC62619 | datasheet | Source |
| Thermal & fire mitigation | Basic | datasheet | Source |
| Cell provenance & traceability | Undisclosed | reviewed absence | Source |
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| Guarantee & Backbone | |||
| Warranty assurance | Parts, labour & transferable | datasheet | Source |
| Financial strength & warranty backing | Financially strong (profitable / strong parent) | datasheet | Source |
| Manufacturing track record | 15+ years, field-proven | datasheet | Source |
| Energy Ecosystem | |||
| Grid-forming & backup tier | Whole-home backup via paired hybrid inverter (capability is inverter-dependent | datasheet | Source |
| Open protocol & API maturity | Proprietary / no documented API | reviewed absence | Source |
| VPP & grid services readiness | No VPP capability | reviewed absence | Source |
| EV charging integration | No EV integration | reviewed absence | Source |
| Thermal load management | No thermal load integration | reviewed absence | Source |
| Smart home & IoT depth | No local smart home integration | reviewed absence | Source |
| Firmware & security disclosure | Firmware updates referenced; no security documentation | datasheet | Source |
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