Production efficiencies have made Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries the preferred choice for many EVs.
While LFP batteries are cheaper, they lack the energy density of NMC chemistry. For this reason, they are often used in lower-range models.
However, this is changing quickly, with a growing number of extended-range vehicles using LFP.
EVs with LFP batteries
Variant names can vary between regions.
| Vehicle | Battery | WLTP Range |
|---|---|---|
| BYD Atto 3 Extended | 60.5 kWh | 420 km |
| BYD Atto 3 Standard Range | 50 kWh | 345 km |
| BYD Dolphin | 44.9 kWh | 340 km |
| BYD Dolphin Extended | 60.5 kWh | 427 km |
| BYD Seal Dynamic | 61.4 kWh | 460 km |
| BYD Seal Performance | 82.6 kWh | 520 km |
| BYD Seal Premium | 82.6 kWh | 570 km |
| GWM Ora | 45.4 kWh | 310 km |
| KGM Torres EVX | 73.4 kWh | 462 km |
| Kia EV5 Earth 2WD future | 84 kWh | 540 km |
| Kia EV5 Earth AWD future | 84 kWh | 500 km |
| Kia EV5 GT-Line future | 84 kWh | 500 km |
| Kia EV5 Light future | 84 kWh | 540 km |
| Kia EV5 Light + future | 84 kWh | 540 km |
| MG 4 Excite 51 | 50.8 kWh | 350 km |
| MG ZS EV | 49 kWh | 320 km |
| Omoda E5 | 61 kWh | 430 km |
| Tesla Model 3 | 60.9 kWh | 513 km |
| Tesla Model 3 (2019-2023) | 60 kWh | 491 km |
| Tesla Model Y | 60 kWh | 455 km |
Kia EVs?
The Kia EV5 has LFP, but only in some markets.
In other regions
| Vehicle | Battery | WLTP range |
|---|---|---|
| BYD Seal U | 72 kWh | 420 km |
| BYD Seal U 87 | 87 kWh | 500 km |
| Citroen e-Berlingo | 50 kWh | 345 km |
| Citroen e-C3 | 44 kWh | 320 km |
| Citroen e-C3 Aircross | 44 kWh | 306 km |
| Fiat Grande Panda | 44 kWh | 320 km |
| GWM Ora 07 (base trim) | 67 kWh | 440 km |
| Opel Combo e-Life | 50 kWh | 345 km |
| Opel Frontera | 44 kWh | 305 km |
| Smart #1 Pure (base trim) | 47 kWh | 310 km |
Which Teslas have LFP?
Only some Model 3s manufactured after September 2021 have LFP. Tesla publishes very little data on batteries used in vehicles.
To check, go to the charging screen.
- If it has an option for a 100% charge limit, the car has an LFP battery.
- You can also check the VIN. If the 7th character is an E, it is LFP (source [in German]).
What new LFP batteries are in the pipeline?
Battery press releases do not guarantee a battery pack in a production car.
However, it’s worth noting that, for some newer batteries, production efficiencies do result in improvements in EV range and price.
- Geely’s short blade battery – 192 Wh/kg – to be used in Geely Galaxy EVs.
- LG will provide LFP batteries to Renault group (Ampere).
- Svolt starts production of new short blade battery (Dec 2024). It has 188 Wh/kg, 5C charging, and a lifespan of 3,500 cycles. Svolt batteries are found in some Stellantis vehicles (i.e. Citroen, Opel, Peugeot, etc).
What’s the outlook for LFP batteries?
A report by BloombergNEF suggests that over half of EVs delivered in 2027 will have LFP chemistry – including the newer LMFP (Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate).
LMFP has a higher energy density but a slightly lower cycle life than LFP.
While currently more expensive, it has better thermal stability than nickel-based chemistries.
