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From what I've understood LFP (also much less fire prone) is poised to be the next big thing. But maybe that's more in the short term and for "budget" models.
by jabl 5y ago
From what I've understood LFP (also much less fire prone) is poised to be the next big thing. But maybe that's more in the short term and for "budget" models.
- axiosgunnar 5y agodoes LFP stand for less fire prone?
- jabl 5y agoLFP stands for LiFePO4, or lithium iron phosphate, a sort of battery chemistry. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium_iron_phosphate_battery https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium_iron_phosphate_battery
- hvidgaard 5y agoIt's cheaper but with less capacity, so I guess it's alright for the second car that is strictly used for commuting.
- nicoburns 5y agoLFP is pretty much already here. It's mainstream enough that's it's shipping in Teslas. The catch is that while LFP is cheaper and less fire-prone than more traditional lithium ion batteries, it's less energy dense. So it's unlikely to be solving range issues any time soon.