3.2V 32700 6000mAh 3C 20A LiFePo4 Battery Cell for Solar Light Energy Storage

Summary of 32700 6000mAh 3C 3.2V Rechargeable Battery​

High-capacity LiFePO4 cylindrical cell engineered for long service life, thermal stability, and multi-string battery pack consistency. This 3.2V 32700 6000mAh 3C lithium iron phosphate battery cell is designed from a manufacturing and application-engineering perspective. It prioritizes safety, cycle life, low internal resistance, and pack-level reliability, making it suitable for solar lights, off-grid energy storage, and large parallel/series battery systems where consistency matters more than headline specs.

32700 6000mAh LiFePo4 3.2V Product Specification

Model: IFR32700

Rated Capacity: 6000mAh

Energy: 19.2Wh

Energy Density: 117.79Wh/kg

Minimum Capacity: 6000mAh

Rated Voltage: 3.2V

Discharge Cut-off Voltage: 2.5V

Charge Cut-off Voltage: 3.65V

Cycle Life: More than 4000 cycles

Dimensions: Φ32*70mm

Weight: 163g

Internal Resistance: Less than 10mΩ

Standard Discharge Current: 0.2C (1200mA)

Standard Charge Current: 0.2C (1200mA)

Max Continuous Discharge Rate: 3C (20A)

Max Continuous Charge Current: 0.5C (3A)

Charging Temperature: 0 to 45℃;

Discharge Temperature: -20 to 60℃

Storage Temperature:

  • -20℃~25℃: 12 months
  • -20℃~45℃: 3 months
  • -20℃~60 ℃: 1 month

Key Features – 32700 Battery 6000mAh​

🛡️ Safety Characteristics (Engineering-Driven)

Safety is not achieved by protection circuits alone—it starts at the cell.

  • High thermal tolerance compared with ternary lithium (NCM/NCA)

  • Stable cathode structure under high SOC and elevated temperature

  • Low gas generation rate during abuse or long-term cycling

  • Suitable for densely packed battery modules with limited airflow

⚡ Electrical Performance & Discharge Capability

The cell is designed not only for high capacity, but also for high drain, it allows continuous high current operation without excessive heating.

🌡️ Low Internal Resistance, Low Heat Generation

Internal resistance is a primary driver of efficiency loss and aging, as low DC internal resistance reduces I²R losses, leading to less heat accumulation during continuous discharge and improved efficiency.

🔄 Cycle Life & Capacity Retention

Up to 4000 cycles with remaining capacity ≥ 4800mAh. For stationary energy storage, cycle life matters more than nominal capacity, and LiFePO4 consistently outperforms ternary lithium in this metric.

🧩 Cell Consistency for Series & Parallel Packs

One of the most critical—and often overlooked factors in battery packs is cell-to-cell consistency. This cell is suitable for multi-series and multi-parallel battery packs. quality controls during manufacturing focus on cell match for capacity, internal resistance and voltage

☀️ Application Focus: Solar Light & Energy Storage

This cell is engineered for long-duration, daily cycling applications, including:

  • Solar street lights

  • Solar garden and pathway lights

  • Off-grid residential storage

  • Backup power modules

⚠️ Commonly Overlooked Points & Industry Misconceptions

🔍 What engineers see, but buyers often miss:

  • “Higher mAh” ≠ better system life if internal resistance and consistency are poor

  • C-rate ratings without thermal context are incomplete and misleading

  • Cycle life claims without remaining capacity thresholds lack engineering value

  • Mixing cells from different production batches accelerates imbalance in parallel packs

  • Ternary lithium cells degrade faster at high temperature, even if initial capacity looks attractive

Comparison and Selection Guidance for Common LiFePO4 Battery Cell

Model Name

Nominal Capacity

Diameter   (±0.5mm)

Length (±0.5mm)

Weight     (±5%)

Max Charge Current

Max Discharge Current

Max Internal Resistance

18650 2000mAh 18mm 65mm 44g 1A 2A 60mΩ
21700 3000mAh 21mm 70mm 76g 1.5A 3A 50mΩ
26650 4000mAh 26mm 65mm 78g 4A 20A 12mΩ
26700 5000mAh 26mm 70mm 95g 2.5A 25A 16mΩ
32700 6000mAh 32mm 70mm 163g 3A 20A 10mΩ
33140 15000mAh 33mm 140mm 270g 7.5A 45A 10mΩ

18650 LiFePO4 battery: Use only where space is critical and current is low

21700 LiFePO4 battery: Use where space or weight is limited

26650 LiFePO4 battery: Good for weight limit and high current.

26700 LiFePO4 battery: Suitable for tools and high-load modules

32700 LiFePO4 battery: Best balance of cycle life, heat, and consistency, good choice for solar energy storage.

33140 LiFePO4 battery: Use where size is not limited and requires more energy.

❓ FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What is the best voltage to charge a LiFePO4 battery?

A: The optimal full charge voltage for a LiFePO4 battery is 3.65 V per cell, which allows the cell to reach near-maximum capacity without overstressing the chemistry. For longer cycle life, many systems limit charging to 3.45–3.55 V per cell, accepting slightly less capacity in exchange for reduced aging.

Q2: What is the life cycle of a 32700 cell?

A: Cestpower 32700 LiFePO4 cell typically delivers 4000 deep charge–discharge cycles to about 80% of its original capacity.

Q3: What are the disadvantages of LiFePO4?

A: LiFePO4 batteries have lower energy density than ternary lithium chemistries, meaning larger size and weight for the same capacity. the performance at low temperatures is not good.

Q4: Why choose LiFePO4 over ternary lithium for solar systems?

A: LiFePO4 tolerates higher temperatures, offers longer cycle life, and presents lower thermal risk, which are key factors in unattended outdoor applications.

Q5: How to store LiFePO4 batteries in winter?

A: Store LiFePO4 batteries in winter at 0–25 °C with a state of charge around 40–60% to minimize aging and stress. Avoid charging below 0 °C, and if cold storage is unavoidable, allow the battery to warm up before use or charging.

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