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Electric Vehicle Battery Technology

🔋⚡ Electric Vehicle (EV) Battery Technology: Powering the Clean Mobility Revolution Electric Vehicle (EV) battery technology is at the heart of the global shift to sustainable transportation. Innovations in battery chemistry, energy density, charging speed, and lifecycle are driving down costs, extending range, and enabling faster adoption of electric vehicles. 🔧 What Powers an Electric Vehicle? Most EVs today use lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries due to their: High energy density Relatively low weight Long life cycle Low self-discharge However, next-generation technologies are on the horizon to overcome limitations such as cost, charging time, weight, and rare material dependency. ⚗️ Battery Chemistries Overview Chemistry Type Features & Use Cases Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) Safer, cheaper, lower energy density; used by Tesla (standard range), BYD Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) Higher energy density; common in premium EVs (e.g., BMW, Hyundai) Nickel Cobalt ...