EVE Energy's MB56 is one of the two dominant utility LFP cells globally (with CATL's 314Ah) — the workhorse behind most 5 MWh BESS containers shipping from China in 2026.
Cell capacity
314 Ah
3.2V nominal
Cycle life
≥12,000
to 70% SOH, 0.5C
Cell CIF price
$46/kWh
May 2026 spot
Annual capacity
150 GWh
EVE 2026 target
MB56 vs CATL 314Ah vs Hithium 314Ah
- MB56 has best-in-class round-trip efficiency (96.5%)
- CATL cell holds tighter cell-to-cell delta over life (bankability advantage)
- Hithium 314Ah is the price leader ($1–2/kWh below EVE at container level)
- All three pass UL 9540A and IEC 62619 with LFP thermal runaway characteristics
Frequently asked questions
QCan I buy MB56 cells direct from EVE for pack assembly?
Yes — EVE sells to certified pack assemblers at 100 MWh minimum annual commitment. Sub-100 MWh buyers go through authorised distributors (JIL, Xiamen JC).
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