
On November 7th, Samsung SDI announced that its 25U-Power 18650 cylindrical battery has won the CES 2026 "Best of Innovation" award for its highest power performance in its category.
The 25U-Power boasts twice the power output/weight density of traditional 18650 cylindrical batteries, supports 150W continuous discharge, and can be fast-charged to 80% in just 10 minutes.
This battery is the first to utilize tabless technology with minimized resistance, effectively controlling heat generated during charging. In terms of materials, the 25U-Power features ultra-thin film electrode coatings: high-capacity, high-nickel NCA on the positive end and a patented silicon-carbon nanocomposite material on the negative end.
Samsung SDI stated that the 25U-Power battery is suitable for power tools, helping to improve user convenience and increase work efficiency.