Revov is a South African battery company based in Honeydew, Gauteng, and for years its name was tied to one idea: lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) cells taken from electric vehicle packs and given a second life in home storage. The R100 and B100 were its best-known batteries. Both are now gone from Revov's website. The current home range is the E100 (5.12kWh) and the much larger E300 (16kWh).
This review sets out what Revov publishes for each battery, what its warranty actually requires of you, how inverter compatibility works, and which homes each battery suits. Everything comes from Revov's own spec sheets, user manual and warranty document, plus two South African retailer listings for price. We have not tested the batteries, and we have no commercial relationship with Revov.
Key takeaways
Revov's current low-voltage home batteries are the E100 (5.12kWh, R17,205 list price) and E300 (16kWh, R39,955 list price), both 51.2V LiFePO4. The R100 is discontinued, and retailers name the E100 as its replacement.
Revov allows 100% depth of discharge, so the full 5.12kWh or 16kWh is usable. Its recommended day-to-day currents for the E100 are far lower than the maximum.
The 10-year warranty is capped by cycles: 6,000 at 80% depth of discharge, 5,000 at 90% and 3,500 at 100%. If you cannot prove your depth of discharge, Revov assumes 100%.
You must register the battery within 30 days of commissioning, with a Certificate of Compliance (CoC) and installation photos, or the claim is void.
Revov does not publish a formal inverter approval list. Its engineers must confirm your inverter, so get that in writing.
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Revov at a glance
The company is REVOV Batteries (Pty) Ltd, with its address at the Cranberry Street Industrial Park in Honeydew, Roodepoort, according to its warranty document (version 7.9.2, effective 1 April 2026). Its website describes LiFePO4 and sodium-ion storage "built for African conditions", and its about page says it champions second-life battery solutions that give electric vehicle batteries "a meaningful second chapter".
That second-life story belongs mostly to the older models. Revov's E-series spec sheets describe LiFePO4 cells that pass the GB/T 36276 tests, a Chinese standard for energy-storage batteries, without saying whether the cells are new or second-life. The E100 nameplate in the user manual (version 2.5, issued 3 February 2026) reads "Made in China". If the origin of the cells matters to you, ask the seller to confirm it in writing.
Revov also lists high-voltage products, including the Hades, CFE and Energy Core, on its high-voltage page. These are aimed at commercial systems rather than a typical home with a 48V hybrid inverter, so this review focuses on the 51.2V range.
The current range in numbers
These figures come from the Revov spec sheets for the E100 and E300, both published in March 2026, and the Revov 51.2V battery page, checked 26 October 2026.
E100
E300
Nominal energy
5.12kWh (100Ah)
16kWh (314Ah)
Depth of discharge allowed
100%
100%
Continuous charge / discharge
100A / 100A
150A / 250A
Peak (1 second) charge / discharge
110A / 150A
160A / 300A
Cycle life on the spec sheet
6,000 at 80% DoD
6,000 at 80% DoD
Warranted throughput
18MWh
60MWh
Protection rating
IP20
IP20
Weight
43kg
108kg
Revov list price (incl VAT)
R17,205
R39,955
DoD means depth of discharge: the share of the battery's total capacity you are allowed to use. Many batteries reserve 5% to 10%. Revov's spec sheets state that there is no DoD enforcement and that 100% use is "warranted and permitted", so the nominal and usable figures are the same. That is a real advantage on paper, but using the bottom of the battery costs you cycles under the warranty, as the next section shows.
Both batteries are IP20, which means indoor installation in a dry, ventilated spot. Revov's 51.2V page says the range scales to 15 modules in parallel, from about 5kWh to 160kWh.
Revov E100: the 5kWh option
At 51.2V, the E100's 100A continuous rating works out to about 5.1kW, and Revov's manual gives the DC output as 5,000W. That lets one E100 support a 5kW inverter at full load for short periods.
The manual is more conservative about daily use. It recommends 30A charge and 50A discharge for longer life, which is about 1.5kW and 2.6kW. If your evening and backup loads often sit above 2.5kW, one E100 is working harder than Revov recommends, and two units share the load more comfortably. Our guide to what a 5kWh battery can run shows how quickly common appliances use 5kWh.
The manual's temperature ranges are wider than the spec sheet's. The spec sheet gives 0°C to 45°C for charging, while the warranty sets an operating range of −5°C to 40°C. Plan for the warranty range, which is the one that decides a claim.
Revov E300: one large cabinet
The E300 packs 16kWh into one 108kg unit and can discharge 250A continuously. Revov says that equates to supporting a 12kVA inverter. This suits a larger home that wants long evening runtime without stacking three or four small modules. Its spec sheet says it is backwards compatible with sites that use the older R200 and B220.
At 108kg, the E300 needs a floor that can carry it and a clear route to get it there.
What happened to the Revov R100 and B100?
The R100 was a 5.12kWh second-life battery marketed with automotive-grade LiFePO4 cells. It no longer appears on Revov's site. EcoHub's R100 listing says it "has been discontinued and is no longer available" and names the E100 as the recommended replacement with the same 51.2V, 100Ah and 5.12kWh rating.
If you already own an R100 or B100, the E100 manual says the new battery can run in parallel with them, provided the E100 is the master battery when the system uses inverter communication. Revov's warranty document still covers the older models on the same cycle terms, but with a two-year warranty on the electronics rather than five.
The Revov warranty: read past the 10 years
Revov's warranty document, version 7.9.2 effective 1 April 2026, is detailed. These are the terms that matter most for the E100 and E300:
Term: 10 years or a cycle limit, whichever comes first. The cycle limit is 6,000 cycles at 80% depth of discharge, 5,000 at 90% or 3,500 at 100%.
Electronics: 5 years. The BMS (battery management system), enclosure and cables carry a shorter five-year warranty.
How cycles are counted. Revov counts cycles from the throughput logged by the BMS. If you cannot prove the depth of discharge you actually used, Revov assumes 100%, which means the lowest cycle limit.
End-of-life capacity. The battery must keep at least 60% state of health during the final 12 months of cover.
Replacements carry only the balance of the original warranty term.
At 80% depth of discharge6000 cycles
At 90% depth of discharge5000 cycles
At 100% depth of discharge3500 cycles
Revov E100 and E300 warranty cycle limits, from Revov warranty version 7.9.2 checked on 26 October 2026
Which limit ends the warranty first?
A battery that does one full 100% cycle every day reaches 3,500 cycles in about 9.6 years, just before the 10-year term ends. At two full cycles a day, it reaches them in under five years. The E100's 18MWh warranted throughput lands in the same place: 18MWh divided by 5.12kWh is about 3,500 full cycles. This is our arithmetic from Revov's published figures, not a Revov statement.
For a home that mostly keeps the battery full for backup, the calendar term will be the limit. For a home that drains the battery to empty every night, the cycle count could end the cover before the 10 years do. Setting a higher low-battery cut-off on the inverter and keeping the BMS logs both work in your favour. Our guide to lithium battery lifespan and cycles explains how cycle, throughput and calendar limits interact.
Conditions that can void a claim
Revov's document is stricter than many on paperwork:
Register within 30 days of commissioning on the Revov website, with proof of purchase, a CoC and installation photographs.
Report faults within 14 days. Revov's document says missing either deadline voids the claim entirely.
Qualified installation. A qualified installer must issue a CoC for the installation.
Approved inverter. Revov's engineers must confirm the inverter is compatible.
Original BMS and logs. The battery must keep its original BMS, and you need unaltered BMS logs for a claim.
Exclusions. Water or humidity damage, pests, power surges and lightning are excluded.
Costs. You pay to remove the battery and transport it, and Revov's liability is capped at market value.
Communication with the inverter is not a warranty condition. The E100 manual describes optional communication, with voltage-based settings as a fallback, which differs from some brands that cut the warranty when a battery runs without a data link. Our solar warranties guide explains how product, performance and workmanship warranties differ.
Inverter compatibility
The E100 and E300 spec sheets say they work with "all leading inverter brands" over CAN or RS485, and they support monitoring through SolarAssistant. The E100 manual lists the CAN protocols the battery can be set to, including Pylon, Growatt, Victron, Schneider, Luxpower, SMA, GoodWe, Studer, Sofar, Megarevo, Ginlong (Solis), Deye and Afore, with Voltronic over RS485.
That list is a settings menu, not an approval list. The manual refers to a separate inverter compatibility guide, which we could not find on Revov's site on 26 October 2026, and the warranty requires Revov's engineers to confirm the inverter. Sunsynk is not named in the protocol menu. If you have a Sunsynk or any inverter not named above, get written confirmation from Revov for your exact inverter and battery before you buy.
Who Revov batteries suit
Good fit
Homes that want the full capacity. With 100% DoD permitted, a 5.12kWh E100 gives you more usable energy than a 5.12kWh battery limited to 90%.
Owners of an R100, B100, R200 or B220. The E100 can join an existing R100 or B100 bank as the master, and the E300 is designed for R200 and B220 sites.
Larger homes that want one big unit. The E300's 16kWh and 250A rating suit an 8kW to 12kW inverter with long evening loads.
Buyers who want a South African company to deal with. Revov's office and warranty process are local.
Think twice if
You plan to run the battery to empty every day. The cycle limit at 100% DoD is 3,500, and Revov assumes 100% if you cannot prove otherwise.
Your installer is casual about paperwork. The 30-day registration, CoC and photographs are conditions, not suggestions.
Your battery spot is hot. The warranty's operating range tops out at 40°C, which a sunny garage in Gauteng or Limpopo can exceed in summer.
You want second-life cells specifically. The current E-series documents do not say the cells are second-life.
How Revov compares on the criteria that matter
Our home battery buyer's guide ranks batteries on criteria, not brand names. Here is how the current Revov range measures up:
Criterion
What Revov publishes
What to compare
Usable capacity
100% of nominal: 5.12kWh (E100), 16kWh (E300)
Usable kWh, not nominal, for every battery you compare
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What Revov batteries cost
Revov publishes its own list prices, which is unusual. On 26 October 2026 its 51.2V page listed the E100 at R17,205 and the E300 at R39,955, both including VAT. Retailers can sell for less: EcoHub listed the E100 at R13,900 including VAT on the same day.
These are listed equipment prices for the battery alone, not quotes. They exclude the inverter, cabling, protection, installation, CoC and any monitoring add-ons, and they change often. Check that a low price comes from a seller Revov will support under warranty.
Before you buy a Revov battery
Ask the installer or seller for:
the exact model (E100 or E300) and how many units;
written confirmation from Revov that your inverter model is compatible, with the protocol setting to use;
the current Revov warranty document, and which depth of discharge the system will be set to;
confirmation that the installer will register the battery within 30 days of commissioning, with the CoC and photographs;
a battery position that stays within the warranty's −5°C to 40°C operating range;
if you are adding to an R100 or B100 bank, confirmation that the E100 will be set as master; and
a paid invoice showing the battery serial numbers.
SolarGuide is an independent referral partner. Alumo supplies, installs, finances and warrants the systems we refer. Alumo's advertised home packages are built around Eenovance batteries, so a quote through us will compare a battery from Alumo's range against your needs. If you already own a Revov battery and want to add solar or replace an inverter, share the model and serial details when you ask for a quote so compatibility can be checked first.
Revov is a South African company that publishes detailed spec sheets, its own list prices and a long warranty document, which makes its batteries easier to assess than many. The E-series allows 100% depth of discharge. Whether one suits you depends on your inverter being confirmed by Revov, a cool installation spot and an installer who will handle the registration paperwork.
Are Revov batteries second-hand?
The older R100 and B100 used second-life lithium iron phosphate cells from electric vehicle packs. The current E100 and E300 spec sheets do not say whether the cells are new or second-life, and the E100 is labelled "Made in China". Ask the seller to confirm in writing if it matters to you.
What replaced the Revov R100?
The E100. Retailers list the R100 as discontinued and name the E100 as its replacement, with the same 51.2V, 100Ah and 5.12kWh rating. Revov's manual says an E100 can be added to an existing R100 or B100 bank if the E100 is set as the master battery.
What is the Revov warranty?
The E100 and E300 carry 10 years or a cycle limit, whichever comes first: 6,000 cycles at 80% depth of discharge, 5,000 at 90% or 3,500 at 100%. The electronics carry five years. You must register within 30 days of commissioning with a CoC and installation photos, and report faults within 14 days.
Is SolarGuide the installer?
No. SolarGuide is an independent referral partner. Alumo supplies, installs, finances and warrants the systems. We help you compare options and get a free quote. We have no commercial relationship with Revov. All pricing is indicative and subject to a site assessment and credit approval.
Sources and review note
Checked on 26 October 2026. Company details and warranty terms come from the Revov warranty document (version 7.9.2, effective 1 April 2026). The range, list prices and parallel limit come from the Revov website, its 51.2V battery page, high-voltage page and about page. Specifications are from the Revov spec sheets for the E100 and E300 and the E100 user manual (version 2.5). Retail prices and the R100 discontinuation notice come from EcoHub's E100 and R100 listings. Alumo's battery brand comes from alumo.co.za. The kW conversions and the years-to-cycle-limit figures are SolarGuide calculations from the published numbers, not product tests. Prices are listed prices on the date checked, not quotes. Revov can contact us to correct any factual error.
SolarGuide is an independent referral partner. We help you compare options and arrange a free quote — Alumo supplies, installs, finances and warrants the systems. Pricing is indicative, sourced from Alumo’s published catalogue, and subject to a site assessment and credit approval.
