Side-by-side comparison
Showing 8 of 8 batteries.
| Battery | Capacity | Usable (DoD) | Cycles | Warranty | Chemistry | Rs. / kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PT PylontechTier 1 US5000 | 4.8kWh | 4.56 kWh (95% DoD) | 6,000 | 10yr | LFP | Rs. 56,000 |
DY DynessTier 1 BX48100 | 4.8kWh | 4.32 kWh (90% DoD) | 6,000 | 10yr | LFP | Rs. 52,000 |
BY BYDTier 1HV Battery-Box Premium HVS | 10.24kWh | 10.24 kWh (100% DoD) | 8,000 | 10yr | LFP | Rs. 68,000 |
SG SungrowTier 1HV SBR096 (9.6 kWh stack) | 9.6kWh | 9.12 kWh (95% DoD) | 6,000 | 10yr | LFP | Rs. 62,000 |
HU HubbleTier 1 AM-5 | 5.5kWh | 5.225 kWh (95% DoD) | 8,000 | 10yr | LFP | Rs. 60,000 |
FL Felicity LPBA48150 | 5.12kWh | 4.6 kWh (90% DoD) | 4,500 | 7yr | LFP | Rs. 38,000 |
IX Inverex IPS-5 Lithium | 5kWh | 4.5 kWh (90% DoD) | 5,000 | 5yr | LFP | Rs. 40,000 |
TS TeslaTier 1HV Powerwall 3 | 13.5kWh | 13.5 kWh (100% DoD) | 7,000 | 10yr | LFP | Rs. 95,000 |
Every battery, every detail
Capacity, chemistry, cycles, voltage, protocol, inverter compatibility, dimensions, and best use case.
LFP, NMC, or Lead Acid?
For Pakistani homes, LFP is usually the safest default, but compatibility and heat management still decide real life.
The practical default for stationary home storage: safer chemistry, high cycle life, and good fit for hybrid solar backup. Still verify BMS quality, installation temperature, and inverter compatibility.
Higher energy density (smaller for same kWh) but shorter cycle life and higher thermal risk. Phased out for residential storage since 2023. Only relevant if you're considering used EV battery packs.
Legacy tech. Cheapest upfront but life-cycle cost is 3-4× higher than LFP because they wear out in 3-5 years. Heavy, can't be deep-discharged below 50%. Avoid for any new install.
How much battery does your home need?
Battery sizing is about backup hours, not just kWh. Three common Pakistani scenarios — pick the one that matches your loadshedding needs.
8 things to check before you buy
LFP chemistry only
For most new hybrid systems, LFP beats lead-acid and older lithium chemistries on safety, usable depth, and cycle life. Only consider AGM/gel for very small budgets or temporary backup.
Match usable capacity to load
Don't compare nominal capacity (kWh on box). Compare usable capacity = capacity × DoD. Pylontech US5000 (4.8 × 95% = 4.56 kWh) beats Felicity LPBA (5.12 × 90% = 4.6 kWh) once you account for cycle life.
10-year warranty minimum
LFP batteries last 10-15 years. Anything with less than 10-year warranty is selling on price, not quality. Read the warranty fine print — capacity retention claim matters more than coverage years.
Cycles × DoD × kWh
Real lifetime energy = cycles × usable capacity. A 6000-cycle Pylontech delivers 27,360 kWh over its life. A 4500-cycle Felicity delivers 20,700 kWh. Compare Rs. per lifetime-kWh, not Rs. per nominal kWh.
CAN protocol > RS485
CAN bus lets battery and inverter share detailed state-of-charge data — slower charge tapering, better lifespan. RS485 works but is older. If your inverter supports CAN, pick a CAN battery.
Inverter compatibility
Not all batteries work with all inverters. Sungrow SBR is locked to Sungrow. Pylontech/Dyness work everywhere. Verify the exact battery-inverter pair before purchase — even on the manufacturer's compatibility list.
Indoor vs outdoor mounting
Most LFP batteries are rated indoor only (IP20-30). Outdoor-rated batteries (Sungrow SBR IP55, Tesla Powerwall IP67) cost 15-20% more. Indoor mounting in a ventilated room is cheaper and extends battery life.
Modular = future upgrade
Modular systems (Pylontech, BYD, Sungrow) let you add capacity later. Standalone batteries (Felicity, Inverex IPS) force you to buy a second separate unit and parallel them — usually with a charger mismatch penalty.