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BigBattery ETHOS Expansion Kit

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SKU: K0698
$2,592.00

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The BigBattery ETHOS Expansion Kit Adds 10.24kWh or 15.36kWh to Your ETHOS Home Battery System

The BigBattery ETHOS Expansion Kit adds a second stack of ETHOS battery modules to an existing ETHOS system. Choose the 2x kit to add two 5.12kWh modules (10.24kWh), or the 3x kit to add three (15.36kWh). Each kit comes with the rack base and the stack-to-stack power and communication cables needed to connect the new stack to your first one.

Because ETHOS is modular, you do not need to replace your batteries or your control box to get more runtime. The new modules join the existing stack in parallel, report to the same ETHOS Control Box and are covered by the same 12-year warranty and lifetime USA-based support.


BigBattery ETHOS Expansion Kit Features

Add Two or Three Modules

The 2x kit adds 10.24kWh (200Ah) and the 3x kit adds 15.36kWh (300Ah) of LiFePO4 storage at 51.2V nominal.

Connection Hardware Included

A rack base, stack-to-stack power cables and a stack-to-stack comm cable come with the kit, so the new stack sits beside your existing one and plugs into it.

Same ETHOS Control Box

Up to 16 ETHOS modules can run on one control box, more than 80kWh, so most systems can grow without adding a second controller.

Outdoor-Rated Modules

Like the rest of the ETHOS line, each module is IP65 and NEMA 4X rated and certified to UL9540A, UL1973 and UN38.3.

Long-Life LiFePO4

BigBattery rates ETHOS modules for 6,000+ cycles, and each has a smart BMS with automatic cell balancing and internal fire suppression.


Real-World Applications

Longer outage coverage. Double your runtime for essential circuits during multi-day outages.

Adding air conditioning or electric heat. Grow from a starter system to the four to six modules BigBattery recommends for whole-house backup.

More solar storage. Store more of a growing solar array for evening and overnight use.


How It Compares to Common Alternatives

Versus buying single modules. Single ETHOS modules stack on your existing rack. The expansion kit is the simpler choice when you are starting a second stack, because it includes the rack base and stack-to-stack cables.

Versus a second battery system. A second, separate battery system needs its own controller and wiring. The expansion kit keeps everything on one ETHOS Control Box.


Is This Expansion Kit the Right Fit

  • Existing system. An ETHOS system with an ETHOS Control Box.
  • Module limit. No more than 16 modules in total on one control box.
  • Space. Room for a second stack beside the first, 26.5 in wide and 6.7 in deep. A 2-module stack is 43.3 in high and a 3-module stack is 59.8 in high.
  • Voltage matching. BigBattery recommends that all modules be within 0.3V of each other before you connect them.

This may be a good fit if

  • You already own an ETHOS system
  • You need more runtime during outages
  • You are adding loads such as air conditioning or an EV charger
  • You want to stay on one control box

Common Questions

Does the Kit Include a Control Box?

No. The kit connects to the ETHOS Control Box in your existing system.

How Much Capacity Does Each Kit Add?

The 2x kit adds 10.24kWh and the 3x kit adds 15.36kWh.

How Many Modules Can One System Have?

Up to 16 modules on one control box.

Is the Warranty the Same?

Yes. ETHOS modules carry BigBattery's 12-year warranty with lifetime USA-based support.


What's Included

  • ETHOS 2x Expansion Kit: 2 x BigBattery ETHOS 48V 5.12kWh battery modules, 1 x ETHOS Rack Base, ETHOS stack-to-stack power cables (red and black), 1 x ETHOS stack-to-stack comm cable
  • ETHOS 3x Expansion Kit: 3 x BigBattery ETHOS 48V 5.12kWh battery modules, 1 x ETHOS Rack Base, ETHOS stack-to-stack power cables (red and black), 1 x ETHOS stack-to-stack comm cable

More Storage Without Starting Over

The BigBattery ETHOS Expansion Kit adds 10.24kWh or 15.36kWh to your ETHOS system with everything needed to connect the new stack. At Outbound Power, we help customers choose the right parts for their solar and battery systems. If you have questions, our team is happy to help.


BigBattery ETHOS Expansion Kit Specifications

Kit SKUs K0698 (2x), K0699 (3x)
GTIN-12 (UPC) 850061252173
Added Capacity 10.24kWh (2x) or 15.36kWh (3x)
Added Ah 200Ah (2x) or 300Ah (3x)
Module Capacity 5.12kWh, 100Ah each
Nominal Voltage 51.2V (48V system)
Chemistry LiFePO4
Charging Voltage Range 55.6V to 57V
Operating Voltage Range 48V to 57V
Max Charge Current 200A
Charge Temperature Range 32°F to 113°F
Discharge Temperature Range -4°F to 140°F
Module Dimensions (D x W x H) 6.7 x 26.5 x 16.14 in
Module Weight 121 lbs
Max Connections Up to 16 modules per control box
Communications CANBus, RS485
Protection Rating IP65 / NEMA 4X
Certifications UL9540A, UL1973, UN38.3
Warranty 12 years

BigBattery ETHOS Expansion Kit Manual

BigBattery_ETHOS_3X_Expansion_Kit_Manual

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