How much do LFP batteries cost?

With both the EV industry and stationary storage sectors increasingly adopting batteries with LFP cathode chemistry, LFP pack average prices were found to be US$130/kWh and LFP cells at US$95/kWh. LFP is now just less than 1/3 (32%) cheaper than NMC.

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A paid subscription is required for full access. Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries accounted for a 34 percent share of the global electric vehicle battery market in 2022. This figure is forecast to increase up to 39 percent by 2024.

Are LFP batteries cheaper than nickel-manganese-cobalt batteries?

LFP batteries have always been cheaper than higher performance nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) batteries, and the cost is expected to drop even more as lithium prices come down from 2022 highs. The price drop has helped LFP batteries gain traction in markets outside of China, where the chemistry is already dominant.

Are LFP batteries taking a lead if Lithium prices stay low?

However, LFP batteries appear to be taking a lead that could accelerate if lithium prices stay low. NMC batteries' market share in the automotive industry is expected to decline to 42% in 2030 from 51% in 2022, Commodity Insights forecasts show.

Are LFP cells cheaper than NMC cells?

These packs and cells had the lowest global weighted-average prices, at $130/kWh and $95/kWh, respectively. This is the first year that BNEF’s analysis found LFP average cell prices falling below $100/kWh. On average, LFP cells were 32% cheaper than lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC) cells in 2023.

Are LFP and NMC batteries the cheapest?

Efforts to increase the manganese content in both LFP and NMC batteries aim to boost energy density while keeping costs low. Additionally, IEA states that Chinese batteries, predominantly LFP, are the cheapest, followed by those in North America and Europe.