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Tesla’s New Cheap LFP Battery Keeps 95% — What’s the Secret?

Edition of August 17, 2026 at 12:01 AM UTCFull article
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Real-world testing in Sweden suggests Tesla Model 3 cars with CATL LFP batteries retain more capacity after 100,000 km than comparable versions using LG Chem NMC or Panasonic NCA packs. Large Swedish battery data set Carla, a Swedish used-EV retailer, analyzed 9,954 battery tests conducted between 2022 and 2026 using Aviloo diagnostics. The method measures actual pack condition rather than relying on dashboard range estimates, giving a clearer picture of battery health after significant use. LFP led Model 3 capacity retention After about 100,000 km, Tesla Model 3 cars fitted with CATL's LFP battery retained an average 93.34% of original capacity. That compared with 91.5% for the LG Chem NMC version, 89.8% for the Panasonic NCA 77.8 kWh pack, and…

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