NEP Mini V-Lock Batteries & Accessories

It seems like just about every battery company is now making mini V-lock solutions. The latest is the Japanese company NEP.

NEP was showing it’s new LI-098M-S and LI-D155M-S mini V-lock batteries at Interbee 2019.

The LI-098M-S is a 14.8V, 6.6Ah, 98Wh battery that features a USB (5V 2A) output and a D-Tap. It weighs 515g and in Japan, it retails for 40,000 JPY.

NEP also has the CHLi-DM8 Mini V-lock charger for 8 batteries. It can charge all 8 batteries simultaneously. It weighs 2.65kg and retails for 130,000 JPY.

Finally, NEP was showing the VP-LiDW1 dual Mini V-lock battery plate. Batteries can be hot-swapped using this plate. It retails for 22,000 JPY.

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