LFP Battery Chemistry

[GaRailroader]

I read where GM is partnering with Samsung and LG for LFP batteries made in the US. I would really like to see Slate go with the LFP chemistry. Perhaps SK On could get LFP's in the US going as well. With the tax credit likely going away this would be a way to reduce cost and increase longevity. NMC packs don't like the high cycle life like LFPs do. Plus being a shorter range battery, having something you can routinely charge to 100% would be a bonus. Perhaps simplify to a 1 battery choice instead of 2. Probably can't get 240 miles out of the full pack, perhaps a 210 or 220 mile pack as the only option.

PJ

 

[panjak]

It's very difficult to predict future battery prices with all this tariffs kerfuffle. I believe thats a biggest concern here, the LFP technology is there and gonna become cheaper with time anyway. However, you gonna pay for raw materials no matter what. The problem is also what's avalaible on NA market at what price. If capacity of US producers will be low, you will need to import anyway, and with tariffs this will drive prices up. With older technology capacity may be better. Anyway, Installing different battery pack is not something very complicated, just change charging settings and off you go, so this will happen as soon as prices will be right.

 

[AZFox]

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