LFP Battery (Lithium Iron Phosphate)
An LFP battery uses a lithium iron phosphate cathode and is known for long life, safety and lower cost.
What is LFP Battery (Lithium Iron Phosphate)?
It contains no nickel or cobalt. Energy density is lower than NMC, so range per kilogram is smaller. Many manufacturers allow or recommend regular charging to 100 percent. LFP batteries are used in many standard-range electric cars and buses. Because the voltage stays almost flat over most of the charge range, the battery management system needs occasional full charges to recalibrate its estimate. LFP cells are also considered more resistant to thermal runaway than nickel-rich cells.
How it works
The stable cathode structure tolerates many charge cycles.
Why it matters for your car
Cold weather reduces performance more noticeably. State of charge estimation is harder because voltage is flat.
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