BigBattery Nexus 2 16kWh

Last updated: October 24, 2026

BigBattery Nexus 2 16kWh

For off-grid cabins and homesteads that need a lot of heated storage for the least money and don’t need UL paperwork. Grid-tied homes facing inspection should pick a UL 9540 battery instead.

  • 16.1 kWhCapacity
  • 150 AOutput
  • 8,000Cycles
  • NoUL 9540A
  • 12 yearsWarranty
Check price at BigBattery$2,990

Price checked October 24, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros
  • 16 kWh for about $187 per kWh, among the lowest prices for a single big battery
  • Self-heating lets it charge in a cold garage or cabin
  • 150 A continuous runs a 7.6 kW inverter from one unit
  • Long 12-year warranty
Cons
  • No UL certification, so it suits off-grid builds rather than permitted grid-tied installs
  • Indoor only, and at about 315 lb it is hard to move
  • Newly launched, with no track record yet

How it scores

The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its case. How we rank explains each one.

Specifications

Model numberF-NXUS2-48161-G1
Capacity
CaseWall or floor mount
Nominal voltage51.2 V
Capacity314 Ah
Energy16.1 kWh
ChemistryLiFePO4
Cycle life8,000
Power
Continuous discharge150 A
Peak discharge270 A
Max charge current150 A
Modules in parallelUp to 15
Safety and communication
UL 1973No
UL 9540ANo
UL 9540No
CommunicationCAN, RS485 (RJ45)
Works with invertersEG4, Victron, Deye, Solis, GoodWe, BigBattery APEX, Pylon protocol
Self-heatingYes
AppNo
Build
EnclosureIP54
Dimensions500 x 782 x 400 mm (19.7 x 30.8 x 15.7 in, W x H x D)
Weight315 lb
Warranty12 years
Released2026-10

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