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How LFP Batteries Overtook Nickel-Based Cells in the EV Market

How LFP Batteries Overtook Nickel-Based Cells in the EV Market

LFP batteries became the world’s most widely used EV chemistry in 2025, driven by lower costs, safer materials, and rapid adoption in China and Europe, reshaping battery strategy across the auto industry.

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The EV Battery Types That Don’t Mind a Full Charge

The EV Battery Types That Don’t Mind a Full Charge

EVs with lithium iron phosphate batteries follow different charging rules. Used by Ford and Tesla, LFP packs are cheaper, more durable, and benefit from periodic 100% charging to maintain accuracy and performance.

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Why Some EVs Are Designed to Be Charged to 100%

Why Some EVs Are Designed to Be Charged to 100%

EVs with lithium iron phosphate batteries follow different charging rules. Used by Ford and Tesla, LFP packs are cheaper, more durable, and benefit from periodic 100% charging to maintain accuracy and performance.

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Production-Ready Solid-State Battery Promises Ultra-Fast Charging

Production-Ready Solid-State Battery Promises Ultra-Fast Charging

Donut Lab says its all-solid-state battery has reached commercial production, delivering 400 Wh/kg energy density, five-minute charging, extreme temperature stability, and real-world use in Verge’s TS Pro electric motorcycle.

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Silicon Anode Advances Signal Major Step Forward for Next-Gen EV Batteries

Silicon Anode Advances Signal Major Step Forward for Next-Gen EV Batteries

New silicon-anode technology from Group14 and Sionic delivers higher energy density, faster charging, and strong thermal stability, offering a practical path beyond graphite and positioning EV batteries for major near-term improvements.

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Concerns Rise Over Performance of China-Made LG Batteries in Tesla Vehicles

Concerns Rise Over Performance of China-Made LG Batteries in Tesla Vehicles

A European repair shop says China-built LG batteries in Tesla vehicles may degrade faster and show higher resistance than U.S. or European packs. EV batteries overall are improving, but the findings highlight possible supplier performance gaps.

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Hyundai Opens $817M Battery Campus to Advance Next-Gen EV Innovation

Hyundai Opens $817M Battery Campus to Advance Next-Gen EV Innovation

Hyundai has opened an $817M battery R&D campus in South Korea to speed next-generation EV and hybrid development. The site expands real-world testing, supports new cell designs, and strengthens Hyundai’s in-house battery strategy.

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Tesla Model 3

What to Know About Buying a Used Tesla With Long-Last-Life Batteries

This article explains how used Tesla Model 3 batteries perform over time, highlighting why LFP packs retain significantly more capacity than NCA versions and offering guidance on identifying LFP-equipped cars.

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2027 Chevrolet Bolt

U.S. EV Makers Turn to LFP Batteries for Lower Costs and Wider Adoption

LFP batteries are reshaping the U.S. EV market by cutting production costs and improving durability. Although fewer EVs currently use LFP, major investments from Ford, GM, and Rivian will bring more affordable models to American buyers soon.

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