Last year we transitioned every Saige model to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry. The decision wasn't taken lightly, but the data made it obvious.
Safety - LFP is the most thermally stable lithium chemistry in production. Thermal runaway requires temperatures above 270°C, compared to 150°C for NMC.
Cycle life - a typical LFP cell delivers 3,000+ full cycles to 80% capacity. That's roughly 12 years of daily commuting.
Cost - LFP cells use no cobalt or nickel, which means lower prices and a more ethical supply chain.
The trade-off is energy density - LFP packs are slightly heavier for the same range. For our use case, that's a price worth paying.
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