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Lithium vs Tubular Batteries: Prices Compared
A 12V 220Ah tubular battery is the cheapest unit at about ₦385,000–₦435,000 for Felicity or Luminous, but it stores only about 2.6kWh. Among lithium units, Felicity 5kWh is cheapest at about ₦1.36–₦1.38 million, and Pylontech's 3.5kWh is the dearest at about ₦2.27–₦2.5 million.
Updated October 2026 6 options Low confidence per unit (capacity stated per option)
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Cheapest: Felicity 220Ah tall tubular (FSTB-24000) at ₦385,000 – ₦423,500. Priciest: Pylontech US3000C 3.5kWh at ₦2,273,205 – ₦2,500,500. (per unit (capacity stated per option))
Price comparison Option Typical price Unit Felicity 220Ah tall tubular (FSTB-24000) Cheapest
₦385,000 – ₦423,500 per 12V 220Ah battery Luminous 220Ah tall tubular (Inverlast)
₦396,800 – ₦435,000 per 12V 220Ah battery Felicity 5kWh lithium (LiFePO4)
₦1,360,000 – ₦1,380,000 per 5.12kWh battery Dyness 5kWh lithium (DL5.0C)
₦1,480,000 – ₦1,718,000 per 5.12kWh battery Pylontech US3000C 3.5kWh Priciest
₦2,273,205 – ₦2,500,500 per 3.55kWh battery Must 5kWh lithium Not verified per 5kWh battery
Typical retail ranges in Nigeria, October 2026, sorted cheapest first. The bar shows each range against the most expensive option.
Compare two side by side First Felicity 220Ah tall tubular (FSTB-24000) Luminous 220Ah tall tubular (Inverlast) Felicity 5kWh lithium (LiFePO4) Dyness 5kWh lithium (DL5.0C) Pylontech US3000C 3.5kWh Must 5kWh lithium Second Felicity 220Ah tall tubular (FSTB-24000) Luminous 220Ah tall tubular (Inverlast) Felicity 5kWh lithium (LiFePO4) Dyness 5kWh lithium (DL5.0C) Pylontech US3000C 3.5kWh Must 5kWh lithium
Each option at a glance
Felicity 220Ah tall tubular (FSTB-24000) Cheapest ₦385,000 – ₦423,500
per 12V 220Ah battery
Low upfront price per unit Tolerates heat and rough grid Needs water top-ups and ventilation Only about half the capacity is usable Best for: Tight budgets and small inverter systems
Luminous 220Ah tall tubular (Inverlast) ₦396,800 – ₦435,000
per 12V 220Ah battery
Trusted brand with wide service network Low water-topping frequency Heavy (about 66kg) Four needed for a 48V bank Best for: Luminous inverter owners adding storage
Felicity 5kWh lithium (LiFePO4) ₦1,360,000 – ₦1,380,000
per 5.12kWh battery
Cheapest branded 5kWh lithium seen No maintenance; deep usable discharge 5-year warranty Seller page mixes 24V and 48V; confirm Best for: Best-value lithium for Felicity systems
Dyness 5kWh lithium (DL5.0C) ₦1,480,000 – ₦1,718,000
per 5.12kWh battery
Works with Deye, Victron and other inverters Expandable to 50 units Warranty not stated on listings Heavy at 54kg Best for: Deye or Victron hybrid systems
Pylontech US3000C 3.5kWh Priciest ₦2,273,205 – ₦2,500,500
per 3.55kWh battery
Highest cycle life listed Wide inverter compatibility Dearest per kWh seen Listed out of stock Best for: Premium installs needing long battery life
Must 5kWh lithium Not verified
per 5kWh battery
Matches Must inverters Sold by Lagos dealers on Jiji No dated naira price found Best for: Must inverter owners
Specifications compared Feature Felicity 220Ah tall tubular (FSTB-24000) Luminous 220Ah tall tubular (Inverlast) Felicity 5kWh lithium (LiFePO4) Dyness 5kWh lithium (DL5.0C) Pylontech US3000C 3.5kWh Must 5kWh lithium Chemistry Lead-acid tubular (wet) Lead-acid tubular LiFePO4 lithium LiFePO4 lithium LiFePO4 lithium LiFePO4 lithium Voltage 12V 12V 48V (51.2V) 48V (51.2V) 48V 24V or 48V versions Capacity 220Ah (≈2.6kWh) 220Ah (≈2.6kWh) 5.12kWh 5.12kWh 3.55kWh 5kWh Usable energy (approx.) ≈1.3kWh at 50% depth ≈1.3kWh at 50% depth ≈4.6kWh at 90% depth ≈4.6kWh at 90% depth ≈3.37kWh at 95% depth ≈4.5kWh at 90% depth Warranty / cycle life Not stated Not stated 5 years; 6,000+ cycles Not stated; 6,000+ cycles 5 years; 8,000+ cycles Not found
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What to check before you buy Compare price per usable kWh: tubular gives about 50% usable, lithium about 90%.
Match battery voltage (24V or 48V) and communication port to your inverter.
Ask for cycle-life and warranty terms in writing before paying.
A 48V tubular bank needs four 12V batteries; price all four.
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Frequently asked questions Is a tubular battery cheaper than lithium? Per unit, yes: a 220Ah tubular is about ₦385,000–₦435,000. But a 48V bank needs four, about ₦1.5–₦1.7 million for roughly 5kWh usable, close to Felicity's 5kWh lithium at ₦1.36 million.
How much is a 5kWh lithium battery? Felicity 5kWh was listed at about ₦1.36–₦1.38 million and Dyness 5kWh at ₦1.48–₦1.72 million in October 2026. Kara puts 5kWh units at ₦1.45–₦1.9 million by brand.
Why is Pylontech so expensive? Pylontech is a premium brand rated for over 8,000 cycles with 95% usable capacity. Its 3.5kWh US3000C was listed at about ₦2.27–₦2.5 million, though it was out of stock.
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