Hello everyone,
I wanted to know where the Panasonic !8650 batteries are made, because I want to buy some from a trusted seller at a good price. Would you guys know of a trust worthy seller on Aliexpress. I got burnt twice with fake Chinese 18650 batteries and I need some to complete my heated gloves. I would appreciate all the help I can get and may the whole Allaboutcircuit Team and members have a very Happy New YEar

 

I think battery manufacturers make good batteries for most people but they also make or re-label cheap poor quality batteries for low income people.
Duracell is an American battery manufacturer. Like their competitor Energizer, their good Ni-MH batteries are made in Japan, maybe by Sanyo/Panasonic because they have the Eneloop modern features "charged when sold and holds a charge for 1 year".
But recently I bought some Duracell Ni-MH batteries sold cheap at Costco that are made in China with poor quality, half the capacity of more expensive batteries and the charge does not last.

Panasonic is a Japanese battery manufacturer who make good batteries but they also might make or re-label cheap poor quality ones.