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48V LiFePO4 Battery Packs for OEM Equipment (15S and 16S)
Quick answer. LBC designs and supplies 48V LiFePO4 (LFP) battery packs for OEM equipment in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The catalog covers 15S packs at 48V nominal and 16S packs at 51.2V nominal, from 256 Wh to 30,720 Wh, each with a matched BMS. Catalog programs start at 10 units; custom designs at 25.
What is a 48V LiFePO4 battery pack?
A LiFePO4 cell is 3.2V nominal and is fully charged at 3.65V. "48V" packs are built two ways:
- 15S (48V nominal). Fifteen cells in series: 48.0V nominal, 54.75V at full charge.
- 16S (51.2V nominal). Sixteen cells in series: 51.2V nominal, 58.4V at full charge. Most 48V-class LFP packs for AGVs, golf cars and LSVs, telecom and energy storage are 16S.
Both are called "48V" in the market, but they are not interchangeable. The full-charge voltage differs by about 3.65V, so the charger profile, the controller's over-voltage limit and the low-voltage cut-off all have to match the series count. Capacity is added with cells in parallel ("P"), which does not change the voltage.
48V LiFePO4 configuration table: 15S vs 16S
| Configuration | Nominal voltage | Full-charge voltage | Typical use in the catalog | Matching LBC chargers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15S LFP | 48.0V | 54.75V | Telecom and rack systems, legacy 48V equipment | Matched in the quote (no 15S LFP charger is listed in the catalog) |
| 16S LFP | 51.2V | 58.4V | AGVs and AMRs, floor scrubbers, golf cars and LSVs, telecom, energy storage, forklifts | LFP 16S 58.4V chargers |
48V LiFePO4 packs in the LBC catalog
15S, 48V nominal
| Model | Nominal voltage | Capacity | Energy (nominal) | Series | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALF-048012A-CLR | 48V | 12Ah | 576 Wh | 15S | Compact 48V equipment |
| LBC4816 | 48V | 16Ah | 768 Wh | 15S | Light 48V loads |
| ALF-048025A | 48V | 25Ah | 1,200 Wh | 15S | Mid-size 48V equipment |
| LBC4830 | 48V | 30Ah | 1,440 Wh | 15S | AGVs and robots |
| LBC4830-1-1 | 48V | 30Ah | 1,440 Wh | 15S | 48V power packs |
| LBC4845 | 48V | 45Ah | 2,160 Wh | 15S | Longer-runtime 48V equipment |
| LBC4861.2 | 48V | 61.2Ah | 2,937.6 Wh | 15S | 48V platforms |
| LBC48100T | 48V | 100Ah | 4,800 Wh | 15S | Stackable server-rack backup |
| LBC-R-30K | 48V | 600Ah | 28,800 Wh | 15S | Stackable rack storage |
16S, 51.2V nominal
| Model | Nominal voltage | Capacity | Energy (nominal) | Series | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LBC485 | 51.2V | 5Ah | 256 Wh | 16S | Small 48V devices |
| LBC4810SEV | 51.2V | 10Ah | 512 Wh | 16S | Light electric vehicles and tools |
| LBC51.220 | 51.2V | 20Ah | 1,024 Wh | 16S | Compact 48V platforms |
| LBC4824 | 51.2V | 24Ah | 1,228.8 Wh | 16S | Robots and carts |
| LBC4841 | 51.2V | 41.2Ah | 2,109.44 Wh | 16S | Mid-size AGVs |
| LBC4866A | 51.2V | 66Ah | 3,379.2 Wh | 16S | Floor scrubbers |
| LBC4875 | 51.2V | 75Ah | 3,840 Wh | 16S | Industrial 48V equipment |
| LBC48100M | 51.2V | 100Ah | 5,120 Wh | 16S | Logistics robots and utility vehicles |
| LBC48150 | 51.2V | 150Ah | 7,680 Wh | 16S | Heavy-duty 48V equipment |
| LBC48200A | 51.2V | 200Ah | 10,240 Wh | 16S | Heavy AGVs and tuggers |
| LBC48400 | 51.2V | 400Ah | 20,480 Wh | 16S | High-energy 48V systems |
| LBC14000U | 51.2V | 280Ah | 14,336 Wh | 16S | Energy-storage walls |
| LBC48600T | 51.2V | 600Ah | 30,720 Wh | 16S | Telecom and backup power |
Catalog values from each product page. Final electrical, mechanical and BMS requirements are confirmed in design review. Catalog programs from 10 units; custom from 25. See every 48V-class design in the 48V lithium battery packs catalog.
How to choose a 48V LiFePO4 pack
- Voltage window. Check the controller's or inverter's minimum and maximum input. A 16S pack reaches 58.4V at full charge; some legacy 48V equipment was designed around a lower maximum. A 15S pack tops out at 54.75V.
- Capacity and energy. Work from watt-hours, not amp-hours: runtime (h) × average power (W), plus margin for depth of discharge, ageing and temperature. Ah alone hides the 15S/16S difference: 100Ah is 4,800 Wh at 48V and 5,120 Wh at 51.2V.
- C-rate and current. Size continuous and peak current (C-rate = current ÷ rated Ah) for motor starts, lifts and inverter surges. Check the BMS rating, fusing and connectors, not just the cells. Ratings are listed per SKU on each product page.
- BMS and communications. Every LBC pack includes a matched BMS. CANbus, RS485 or SMBus options are reviewed per design so the pack can report state of charge, limits and faults to the controller, inverter or rectifier.
- Connectors and mechanical. Terminal or connector type, cable length, mounting, enclosure and weight are part of the design review.
- Charging. The charger must match the series count. LFP 16S chargers (58.4V) are in the catalog; 15S charging is matched in the quote.
Ingress protection (IP rating), cold-weather heating and compliance documentation are scoped per program in design review, not assumed from a catalog listing. For shipping, a UN 38.3 transport test summary and SDS are supplied.
Which LBC chargers match a 16S (51.2V) LiFePO4 pack?
Examples from the catalog: Rugged Core LFP 16S 58.4V 5A, Heavy-Duty Core LFP 16S 58.4V 15A, Industrial Core LFP 16S 58.4V 18A, High-Output Core LFP 16S 58.4V 30A and Rapid-Output Core LFP 16S 58.4V 40A.
Charger selection is confirmed in design review. All industrial battery chargers.
48V LiFePO4 by application
AGV & AMR fleets
Forklifts & material handling
Floor scrubbers & cleaning equipment
Telecom backup & energy storage
Explore energy storage applications.
Why OEMs source 48V LiFePO4 from LBC
LBC was founded in Tampa in 2014 and lists 389 pack designs and 187 chargers. Catalog programs start at 10 units and custom programs at 25, so an OEM can qualify a pilot lot before committing to volume. LBC is SAM-registered (CAGE 73P65, UEI KTAYRM6TT754, NAICS 335910) and has invested more than $3 million in automated pack assembly line equipment as it builds out manufacturing in Tampa. Lead times run from weeks to months and are confirmed in the quote.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a 48V LiFePO4 battery 15S or 16S?
Both exist. A 15S pack is 48.0V nominal and charges to 54.75V. A 16S pack is 51.2V nominal and charges to 58.4V. Most 48V-class LFP packs for vehicles, robots and energy storage are 16S. Match the charger and controller to the series count.
What is the difference between a 48V and a 51.2V lithium battery?
They are the 15S and 16S versions of a 48V-class LiFePO4 pack. The 51.2V pack holds about 6.7% more energy at the same amp-hours and has a higher full-charge voltage, so the controller's voltage window decides which one fits.
What capacities do LBC 48V LiFePO4 packs come in?
The catalog runs from 5Ah (LBC485, 256 Wh) to 600Ah (LBC48600T, 30,720 Wh). Custom capacities are designed from 25 units.
Can I use a lead-acid charger on a 48V LiFePO4 pack?
No. Lead-acid chargers with equalization or float stages do not suit LiFePO4. Use a charger set for the pack's series count and BMS limits.
What is the minimum order for 48V LiFePO4 packs?
Catalog programs start at 10 units and custom designs at 25 units. Lead times are confirmed in the quote.
Does LBC ship 48V LiFePO4 packs to Canada and Mexico?
Yes. LBC supplies OEMs in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with a UN 38.3 transport test summary and SDS for Class 9 commercial ground freight.