Ford Mustang Mach-E Future Also Available With LFP Batteries

Ford will introduce innovative batteries with LFP cells for the all-electric Mustang Mach-E in Europe later this year, followed by the use of LFP batteries for the F-150 Lightning in key global markets next year. Both Ford commercial vehicles and next-generation Ford cars can be powered by LFP batteries. LFP stands for Lithium Iron Phosphate. LFP batteries are very durable, tolerate more charge and discharge cycles due to their high cycle life, charge faster than, for example, Nickel Cobalt Manganese (NCM) batteries, and can be produced more cost-effectively due to the materials used compared to NCM batteries. The cost advantages of LFP batteries could help Ford maintain or even reduce the selling prices of its electric vehicles. In return, the energy density of Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries is generally lower than that of NCM batteries for the same dimensions - and thus the achievable vehicle range. Another advantage of NCM batteries compared to LFP batteries is their better compatibility with very low temperatures. However, the cold tolerance of LFP batteries can be significantly improved through technical measures.