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> Most EV manufacturers use the 18650 battery cells Is that still true? Manufacturers have moved onto a variety of larger cells: 21700, 26650, and Tesla's 468
by robocat 3y ago
> Most EV manufacturers use the 18650 battery cells
Is that still true?
Manufacturers have moved onto a variety of larger cells: 21700, 26650, and Tesla's 4680 (46mm diameter 800mm long).
And there are non cylindrical battery formats too: https://www.electrive.com/2021/03/15/power-day-volkswagen-plans-standard-battery-cell-new-battery-plants-fast-charging-points-and-bidirectional-charging/ https://www.electrive.com/2021/03/15/power-day-volkswagen-pl...
- robocat 3y agoOr the 1 meter/yard long BYD cells: https://pushevs.com/2020/05/26/byd-blade-prismatic-battery-cell-specs-possibilities/ https://pushevs.com/2020/05/26/byd-blade-prismatic-battery-c...