REVOV · LFP · 51.2VREVOV R100
REVOV R100
Review & price SA 2026
REVOV is a South African battery brand using second-life LFP cells reclaimed from EV packs — rigorously retested to 80%+ capacity. The R100 offers 10 kWh at a significantly lower price per kWh than new-cell alternatives. Excellent for budget-conscious large-home installations.
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REVOV R100 — key specs
- Usable capacity
- 9 kWh (10 kWh total)
- Price in South Africa
- R38,000 – R52,000
- Price per usable kWh
- ~R5,000/kWh
- Cycle life
- 4,000 cycles (~11 yrs at 1/day)
- Warranty
- 3 years
- Chemistry
- LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
- Discharge power
- 5 kW continuous / 7.5 kW peak
- Round-trip efficiency
- 94%
- Installation type
- Floor-mount
- Stackable
- No
- Dimensions / weight
- 600 × 220 × 620 mm · 115 kg
How long does the REVOV R100 last during load-shedding?
Backup hours based on 9 kWh usable capacity at typical South African home load profiles.
Small home (1–2 bed)
7–9 hrs
Essential lights, Wi-Fi, TV, device charging. ~0.5–0.8 kW load.
Medium home (3 bed)
5–6 hrs
Above + fridge + 1 × air con. ~1.0–1.5 kW load.
Large home (4–5 bed)
3–4 hrs
Above + security + full kitchen. ~1.5–2.5 kW load.
Stage 6 load-shedding = 4.5 hours per slot. Stage 4 = 2.5 hours per slot. Hours are approximate — actual backup time depends on your real load and battery state of charge when the outage starts.
REVOV R100 — pros and cons
Pros
- Best price per kWh in 10 kWh class
- South African brand — local support and warranty
- BMS designed for SA grid conditions
- SABS approved
Cons
- Second-life cells — shorter warranty (3 years) and cycle life
- Heavier than premium alternatives
- Not stackable
REVOV R100 inverter compatibility
Confirmed compatible with these inverter brands common in South Africa.
Sunsynk Deye Victron Goodwe
Charge power
Maximum charge rate: 5 kW. At this rate, the battery charges from 0–100% in 1.8 hours — typically during peak solar production hours.
Discharge power
Continuous: 5 kW. Peak: 7.5 kW for short bursts (e.g., motor start). Sufficient for whole-home loads including air conditioning.