Production efficiencies have made Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePo4) 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 longer range vehicles using LFP.
EVs with LFP batteries
This list is updated frequently and lists models available in the European, Australian, (+ some from the USA) markets. Model and trim names can vary between regions.
| Vehicle | Shape | Battery | WLTP range |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYD Atto 2 | SUV | 45.1 kWh | 312 km |
| BYD Atto 3 Extended | SUV | 60.5 kWh | 420 km |
| BYD Atto 3 (base) | SUV | 50 kWh | 345 km |
| BYD Dolphin | Hatch | 44.9 kWh | 340 km |
| BYD Dolphin Extended | Hatch | 60.5 kWh | 427 km |
| BYD Seal (base) | Sedan | 61.4 kWh | 460 km |
| BYD Seal Performance | Sedan | 82.6 kWh | 520 km |
| BYD Seal Premium | Sedan | 82.6 kWh | 570 km |
| BYD Seal U | SUV | 72 kWh | 420 km |
| BYD Seal U 87 | SUV | 87 kWh | 500 km |
| BYD Sealion 7 AWD | Large SUV | 82.5 kWh | 456 km |
| BYD Sealion 7 AWD Perfomance | Large SUV | 91.3 kWh | 502 km |
| BYD Sealion 7 RWD | Large SUV | 82.5 kWh | 482 km |
| Citroen e-Berlingo | Van | 50 kWh | 345 km |
| Citroen e-C3 | Hatch | 44 kWh | 320 km |
| Citroen e-C3 Aircross | SUV | 44 kWh | 306 km |
| Dongfeng Box 31.4 | Hatch | 31.4 kWh | 230 km |
| Dongfeng Box 42.3 | Hatch | 42.3 kWh | 310 km |
| Fiat Grande Panda | Hatch | 44 kWh | 320 km |
| Firefly EV | Hatch | 42.1 kWh | 330 km |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E SR AWD (2024+) | SUV | 72.6 kWh | 470 km |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E SR RWD (2024+) | SUV | 72.6 kWh | 470 km |
| Geely EX5 | SUV | 60.4 kWh | 425 km |
| GWM Ora | Hatch | 45.4 kWh | 310 km |
| GWM Ora 07 (base) | Sedan | 67 kWh | 440 km |
| KGM Torres EVX | SUV | 73.4 kWh | 462 km |
| Kia EV5 2WD* | SUV | 84 kWh | 540 km |
| Kia EV5 AWD* | SUV | 84 kWh | 500 km |
| Leapmotor B10 | SUV | 67.1 kWh | 480 km |
| Leapmotor C10 | SUV | 69.9 kWh | 420 km |
| Leapmotor T03 | Hatch | 41.3 kWh | 265 km |
| Mazda 6e (base) | Sedan | 68.8 kWh | 479 km |
| MG 4 (base) | Hatch | 50.8 kWh | 350 km |
| MG S5 EV 49 | SUV | 49 kWh | 340 km |
| MG S5 EV 64 | SUV | 64 kWh | 463 km |
| MG ZS EV | SUV | 49 kWh | 320 km |
| Omoda E5 | SUV | 61 kWh | 430 km |
| Opel Combo e-Life | Van | 50 kWh | 345 km |
| Opel Frontera | SUV | 44 kWh | 305 km |
| Smart #1 Pure (base) | SUV | 47 kWh | 310 km |
| Suzuki eVitara (base) | SUV | 49 kWh | 2025 release |
| Suzuki eVitara | SUV | 61 kWh | 2025 release |
| Tesla Model 3 (2024+) | Sedan | 60.9 kWh | 513 km |
| Tesla Model 3 (2019-2023) | Sedan | 60 kWh | 491 km |
| Tesla Model Y | Sedan | 60 kWh | 455 km |
| Zeekr 7X Premium AWD** | SUV | 75 kWh | 480 km |
*The Kia EV5 has LFP only in some markets (if the car is manufactured in China)
** Zeekr uses the new ‘Golden’ battery (5.5C charging).
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 F, it is LFP (source in German).
Which Ford Mustang Mach-E EVs have LFP?
From the Mach-E manual:
- If the 8th VIN digit is a 4 or 5, you have a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery, and if there is any other digit or letter, you have the Nickel Cobalt Manganese (NCM) style battery.
What new LFP batteries are in the pipeline?
Press releases do not guarantee a battery pack in a production car.
However, 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 EVs.
- Joint venture between SAIC and GM launches a 6C charging LFP battery.
- LG will provide LFP batteries to Renault group (Ampere).
- Svolt started production of new short blade battery. 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).
In 2025 CATL announced a ‘dual power’ battery:
- Sodium-LFP Dual-Power Battery: Combines sodium-ion with LFP self-forming anode technology, enhancing cold-weather performance and range.
- LFP-LFP Dual-Power Battery: Integrates second-generation Shenxing fast-charging battery with LFP self-forming anode battery, achieving up to 800 km range (WLTP).
- NCM-LFP/NCM-NCM Dual-Power Battery: Pairs NCM batteries with either LFP or NCM self-forming anode batteries, enabling fast charging (12C), high power output (over 1 MW peak), and extended ranges exceeding 1,200 km (WLTP).
In addition CATL have the Shenxing Superfast Charging LFP Battery: featuring 650 km range (WLTP) and a 12C peak charging rate (can charge at up to 1.3 MW).
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.
NZ-only cars with LFP
| Vehicle | Battery | WLTP Range |
|---|---|---|
| BYD Atto 3 Essential | 50 kWh | 345 km |
| BYD Atto 3 Extended | 60.5 kWh | 420 km |
| BYD Atto 3 Premium | 60.5 kWh | 420 km |
| BYD Atto 3 Standard Range | 50 kWh | 345 km |
| BYD Dolphin Essential | 44.9 kWh | 340 km |
| BYD Dolphin Premium | 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 |
| BYD Sealion 5 future | 60.9 kWh | 430 km |
| BYD Sealion 7 Performance | 82.5 kWh | 456 km |
| BYD Sealion 7 Premium | 82.5 kWh | 482 km |
| Geely EX5 Complete | 60.2 kWh | 430 km |
| Geely EX5 Inspire | 60.2 kWh | 410 km |
| GWM Ora | 45.4 kWh | 310 km |
| KGM Torres EVX | 72 kWh | 462 km |
| Kia EV5 Earth | 84 kWh | 540 km |
| Kia EV5 Earth AWD | 84 kWh | 500 km |
| Kia EV5 GT-Line | 84 kWh | 470 km |
| Kia EV5 Light | 84 kWh | 555 km |
| Kia EV5 Light plus | 84 kWh | 555 km |
| Leapmotor B10 future | 67.1 kWh | 485 km |
| Leapmotor C10 | 66 kWh | 420 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 | 60 kWh | 491 km |
| Tesla Model Y | 60 kWh | 455 km |
| Tesla Model Y | 57.5 kWh | 466 km |
