Pytes V16
A rugged, fully listed 16 kWh battery for outdoor whole-home backup with a 48 V inverter. You pay a premium for the IP66 enclosure and Pytes’ compatibility testing.
Current Connected $3,659$3,659
The Pytes V16 is the better 48V solar battery overall, rated 4.5 to 3.9. The Pytes V16 leads on safety listing, output and features. The BigBattery Nexus 2 16kWh wins on value. The BigBattery Nexus 2 16kWh costs $669 less ($2,990 vs $3,659).
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.
BigBattery $2,990$2,990
Prices were last checked October 24, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Pytes V16 for safety listing (UL 1973, UL 9540 listed vs no UL listing), output (200 A continuous (about 10.2 kW) vs 150 A continuous (about 7.7 kW)) and features (inverter communication, self-heating, app vs inverter communication, self-heating; no app).
- Choose the BigBattery Nexus 2 16kWh for value ($186 per rated kWh vs $229 per rated kWh).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every wall and floor mount 48V solar battery; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Pytes V16 | BigBattery Nexus 2 16kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Value 35% | 82 $229 per rated kWh | 92 $186 per rated kWh |
| Output 15% | 49 200 A continuous (about 10.2 kW) | 25 150 A continuous (about 7.7 kW) |
| Warranty 15% | 100 10-year warranty | 100 12-year warranty |
| Safety listing 15% | 100 UL 1973, UL 9540 listed | 0 no UL listing |
| Cycle life 10% | 100 8,000 cycles, maker rating | 100 8,000 cycles, maker rating |
| Features 10% | 100 inverter communication, self-heating, app | 70 inverter communication, self-heating; no app |
Specifications
| Pytes V16 | BigBattery Nexus 2 16kWh | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Case | Wall or floor mount | Wall or floor mount |
| Nominal voltage | 51.2 V | 51.2 V |
| Capacity | 314 Ah | 314 Ah |
| Energy | 16 kWh | 16.1 kWh |
| Chemistry | LiFePO4 | LiFePO4 |
| Cycle life | 8,000 | 8,000 |
| Power | ||
| Continuous discharge | 200 A | 150 A |
| Peak discharge | 300 A | 270 A |
| Max charge current | 200 A | 150 A |
| Modules in parallel | Up to 16 | Up to 15 |
| Safety and communication | ||
| UL 1973 | Yes | No |
| UL 9540A | Yes | No |
| UL 9540 | Yes | No |
| Communication | CAN, RS485, RS232, dry contact, Wi-Fi | CAN, RS485 (RJ45) |
| Works with inverters | Victron, Sol-Ark, EG4, LuxPower, Growatt, Deye, SMA, Solis, Studer, Voltronic | EG4, Victron, Deye, Solis, GoodWe, BigBattery APEX, Pylon protocol |
| Self-heating | Yes | Yes |
| App | Yes | No |
| Build | ||
| Built-in breaker | Yes | - |
| Enclosure | IP66 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 27.1 x 10.2 x 27.6 in | 500 x 782 x 400 mm (19.7 x 30.8 x 15.7 in, W x H x D) |
| Weight | 288 lb | 315 lb |
| Warranty | 10 years | 12 years |
| Released | 2025-09 | 2026-10 |