Which Cars Have LFP Batteries?

An increasing number of EVs have LFP batteries.

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 (international)

This sortable 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.

*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.

• Volkswagen's new MEB plus platform (starting from ID.2) will use LFP (and the intention for all VW cars to use LFP batteries).
• 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 LMR?

LMR (Lithium Manganese Rich) is a high manganese, very low cobalt cell. With high energy capacity, the challenge is cycle life. In 2025 a joint venture between LG and GM was announced, intending to bring to production by 2027.

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.

New Zealand specific models (available new) with LFP batteries