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The standard range Tesla Model 3 says otherwise. They’ve been using LFP for a while now and it actually has longer range than it’s non-LFP predecessor, albeit w

• cogman10 4y ago
  The cycle life is also insanely good which is why I'm so excited about LFPs. Pretty good density (not quiet nickel levels, but close), insane cycle life, and far cheaper materials. It'll be a great solution for grid energy storage. I'd be shocked if most short range EVs don't end up with LFPs.
• moffkalast 4y ago
  Hmm, so instead of filling the bay with 50% Li-ions, they fill it up to 100% with LFPs? I guess that sort of works but with the added mass you must get even less range than you'd have with the partial capacity setup, not to mention worse handling. Doesn't seem like too good of an option unless they're really like a quarter of the price, which I'm not exactly seeing. They seem rather on par, with maybe a 10% reduction in price. > gets excellent charging speeds Since the battery is larger, yes. But per unit, no.
  • margalabargala 4y ago
    > with the added mass you must get even less range than you'd have with the partial capacity setup, not to mention worse handling. This is incorrect. Range increases due to added capacity faster than it decreases due to added weight here. It's approximately the same range, even with all the extra weight. > Since the battery is larger, yes. But per unit, no. Not sure I see the problem here? As a (non-Tesla) EV owner, I have never once cared about what my per-unit charging speed is over the charging speed of the battery pack as a whole.