BYD Battery-Box Premium HVS 5.1
Official manufacturer EU/global verified Sept. 1, 2026
UNKNOWN
Identity
| category | batteries |
| ean | UNKNOWN |
| generation | Premium (2nd generation Battery-Box) |
| manufacturer | BYD |
| market_version | EN datasheet V1.4 (2024-12-12) |
| model | Battery-Box Premium HVS 5.1 |
| mpn | UNKNOWN |
| note | smallest HVS stack size - 2 modules is also the documented minimum for an HVS tower |
| product_family | Battery-Box Premium HVS 5.1 / 7.7 / 10.2 / 12.8 |
| product_status | active |
| region | EU/global |
| release_year | UNKNOWN |
| sku | UNKNOWN |
Electrical
| chemistry | LFP (LiFePO4, cobalt-free) |
| communication_can | True |
| communication_rs485 | True |
| firmware_requirements | Compatible Inverter List V2.21 (2025-08-20) HVS BMU/BMS minimum firmware column: Fronius Symo Hybrid and Symo GEN24 Plus 3.13/3.19; Primo GEN24 Plus 3.15/3.21; Verto Plus 3.26/3.31; SMA SBS 2.5 3.15/3.21; SBS 3.7/5.0/6.0 3.13/3.19; SMA STP 5.0-10.0 SE 3.16/3.24; SMA Sunny Boy Smart Energy 3.23/3.28; KOSTAL Plenticore Plus 3.0 G2 / Plenticore G3 3.13/3.19; KOSTAL Piko MP Plus 1.5-2.5 3.13/3.19; PIKO BA 3.16/3.24; Sungrow SH-RT 3.13/3.19; SH-RS 3.16/3.24; GoodWe ET5-10/BT 3.13,3.19; GoodWe EHB 3.18; GoodWe ET15-30 3.20,3.27; Solis RHI-5G 3.16,3.22; Deye AM2 3.19; Deye BM4 3.24; Ingeteam 3.15,3.22; KACO NH3 M2 3.21,3.28; GE 3.17,3.24; Hoymiles 3.23,3.27; Afore 3.24. "Always install the latest firmware on the Battery-Box!" |
| max_continuous_charge_current_a | 25 |
| max_continuous_discharge_current_a | 25 |
| max_continuous_power_kw | UNKNOWN (datasheet states current, not a kW figure) |
| max_parallel_units | 3 |
| max_series_units | 5 |
| min_series_units_hv | 2 |
| nominal_energy_kwh | 5.12 |
| nominal_voltage_v | 204.8 |
| officially_supported_inverter_brands | ['Fronius', 'SMA', 'KOSTAL', 'SUNGROW', 'GoodWe', 'Solis', 'Deye', 'Ingeteam', 'KACO', 'Solplanet', 'GE', 'Canadian Solar', 'Hoymiles', 'Afore'] |
| officially_supported_inverter_models | ['Fronius Symo GEN24 Plus (single tower 2-5)', 'Fronius Primo GEN24 Plus (single tower 2-3)', 'Fronius Verto Plus (2-5)', 'SMA Sunny Boy Storage 2.5 (2-4)', 'SMA Sunny Boy Storage 3.7/5.0/6.0 (2-4)', 'SMA STP 5.0-10.0 SE (2-5)', 'SMA Sunny Boy Smart Energy 3.6/4.0/5.0/6.0 (2-4)', 'KOSTAL Plenticore Plus (G2) 3.0 and 4.2-10.0 (2-5)', 'KOSTAL Plenticore BI, Piko MP Plus, PIKO BA, Plenticore G3', 'SUNGROW SH5.0/6.0/8.0/10RT (2-5); SH3.0-6.0RS (2-4)', 'GoodWe ET (5-10kW)/BT (2-5); EH/BH (2-4); EHB (2-4); ET (15-30kW) (2-5)', 'Solis RHI-3P(5-10)K-HVES-5G; S6-EH3P(3-10)K-H-EU; S6-EH3P(3-10)K2-H; S6-EH3P(12-20)K-H; S6-EH3P(29.9-50)K-H', 'Deye SUN-(5-20)K-SG01HP3-EU-AM2; SUN-50K-SG01HP3-EU-BM4', 'Ingeteam ISS 1Play 3TL M / 6TL M (only with BCU produced since 1 October 2020)', 'KACO Blueplanet hybrid TL3 / NH3 M2 / NH3 M3', 'Solplanet ASW H-T2 / H-T3 Series', 'GE GEH 5.0/8.6/10-1U-10', 'Canadian Solar CSI-TE / CSI-HE / CSI-BHE', 'Hoymiles HYT-HV-EUG1 / HYT-HV-AUG1 / HAT-HV-EUG1', 'Afore AF(3-20)K-TH; AF25K-TH/AF30K-TH'] |
| peak_current_a |
50 (3 s)
BATTERY-BOX PREMIUM HVS Datasheet V1.4 EN — 'Peak Output Current 50 A, 3 s'
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| supported_inverter_protocols | ['CAN', 'RS485'] |
| usable_energy_kwh | 5.12 |
| voltage_class | HV |
| voltage_range_v |
160-240 (HVS 5.1 / 2 modules). Family per stack size: HVS 5.1 (2 mod) 160-240; HVS 7.7 (3) 240-360; HVS 10.2 (4) 320-480; HVS 12.8 (5) 400-600
BATTERY-BOX PREMIUM HVS Datasheet V1.4 EN — spec table 'Operating Voltage Range', HVS 5.1 column = 160-240 V
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Physical / mechanical
| depth_mm | 298 |
| height_mm | 762 |
| module_energy_kwh | 2.56 |
| module_nominal_voltage_v | 102.4 |
| module_weight_kg | 38 |
| mounting_type | ['floor'] |
| shipping_weight_kg | UNKNOWN |
| stack_dimensions_by_size_mm | HVS 5.1 762x585x298; HVS 7.7 995x585x298; HVS 10.2 1228x585x298; HVS 12.8 1461x585x298 (HxWxD) |
| stack_weight_by_size_kg | HVS 5.1 91; HVS 7.7 129; HVS 10.2 167; HVS 12.8 205 |
| torque_specs | BCU hanger 5.5 N.m; module connections 2 N.m; wall bracket bolts 8 N.m; grounding 4 N.m |
| weight_kg | 91 |
| width_mm | 585 |
Installation
| clearance_rear_mm | 12-19 (gap between wall and base) |
| indoor_outdoor | indoor and outdoor use (IP55) |
| installation_humidity_range | 5-95 % |
| installation_temperature_range_c | -10 to +50 ambient |
| max_installation_altitude_m | 3000 |
| maximum_modules_per_tower | 5 |
| maximum_towers_in_parallel | 3 |
| minimum_modules_per_tower |
2
Battery-Box Premium HVS/HVM Operating Manual V1.0 — 'Two to five HVS battery modules ... could be installed in one tower'
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| mounting_orientation | upright, floor-standing tower secured to a wall bracket |
| parallel_rules | max 3 towers in parallel; HVS may NOT be paralleled with HVM; every paralleled tower must have the same module quantity |
Environment
| charge_temperature_c | -10 to +50 with derating between -10 and +5 |
| cooling_method | natural convection |
| discharge_temperature_c | -10 to +50 |
| ip_rating | IP55 |
| max_altitude_m | 3000 |
| operating_temperature_c | -10 to +50 (charge derating -10 to +5) |
| relative_humidity | 5-95 % |
| round_trip_efficiency | >= 96 % |
| storage_soc | 30% <= SOC <= 60% |
| storage_temperature_c | -10 to +25 optimal; above +50 not allowed |
Interfaces & connectors
| battery_terminal_type | screw terminals on BCU; conductor up to 16 mm2, cable OD 4-9 mm, strip 16-18 mm |
| can | yes |
| protocol_notes | 8-pin terminal block: 1-2 CAN H / RS485 A; 3-4 CAN L / RS485 B; 5-6 Ground; 7-8 12 V. Cat5/Cat5e or better, max 10 m |
| rs485 | yes |
Controls & display
| buttons | 1 power button (5 s press to power off) |
| display_type | none (LED button only) |
| leds | white/blue LED power button; blue flash count = error code 1-14 |
| local_display | False |
| mobile_app | Be Connect / Be Connect Plus |
Protection
| fire_guidance | ABC or CO2 extinguisher; water must not be used |
| integrated_breakers_fuses | DC air switch in BCU |
| integrated_dc_switch | True |
| over_current | peak output limited to 50 A / 3 s |
| over_temperature | yes |
| safety_interlock | cannot be switched on with the Operating Panel removed |
| short_circuit | DC air switch integrated in the BCU |
Certifications
| emc | [] |
| grid_codes | [] |
| other | ['UN38.3'] |
| regional | ['CE', 'CEC'] |
| safety | ['IEC62619', 'VDE2510-50'] |
Warranty & service
| conditions | UNKNOWN |
| cycle_life | UNKNOWN |
| standard_years | 10 |
| throughput_guarantee_mwh | UNKNOWN |
Packaging & logistics
| gross_weight_kg | UNKNOWN |
| transport_restrictions | UN38.3 tested lithium battery |
Documents
Additional documented parameters
Recorded verbatim from the source; no schema field exists for these yet.
| HVS battery module | 2.56 kWh, 102.4 V, 38 kg |