Sony VTC6

The Sony VTC6 (US18650VTC6) is a 3000mAh 18650 15 amp cell tested up to 19A continuous.

Mooch’s bottom line:

This is an great underrated cell that I am rating at 19A/3000mAh. The datasheet lists the max continuous current at 30A but that’s only if you stop the discharge when the cell reaches 80C, way before a continuous discharge has finished. The true continuous current rating from Sony is 15A. But at that current level the temperature is 72C, about 6C-9C cooler than other batteries at their rating. This is why I feel it is underrated, like the Samsung 30Q, and why I have given it a 19A rating. It runs at a slightly higher voltage than both the 30Q and HG2 though.

Specs:

• Brand: Sony Energy
• Model: US18650VTC6
• Size: 18650
• Chemistry: NMC
• Nominal Capacity: 3000mAh
• Nominal Voltage: 3.6V
• Sony’s discharge rating claim:
  • 15A Max Continuous or 30A Max Continuous with 80C Temperature Cutoff
• Mooch’s discharge testing: tested to 19A continuous with 80C cutoff
• Positive: Flat
• Protected: No
• Rechargeable: Yes
• Dimensions: 18.2mm x 64.9mm
• Weight: 46.8g