What I have learnt about the LFP battery in the Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus/SR+/RWD!

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When I decided to buy an EV I didn't know how much the battery chemistry would matter. I thought of the typical factors such range, charging time and cost. The change to LFP battery chemistry in the Tesla Model 3 affects all of those factors and more. There are some pros and cons to this change but as I discovered, it is mostly pros. LFP is short for Lithium Iron Phosphate and describes the chemical make up of one half of the battery called the cathode (-). The other half is made of graphite and called the anode (+). This battery does not contain Nickel or Cobalt and because of this the battery is less energy dense, heavier, and more sensitive to cold temps. On the positive side it has a higher cycle life, consistent energy output, low internal resistance, can be kept at 100% SOC, is cheaper and much safer than other chemistries. I have been impressed with the performance so far and thought it would be great to make a video on my experience. I have some videos in the making of what this battery is like on longer trips too. I feel that this car will be sought after in the second hand market and will have a better resale value due to lower degradation. If you are deciding on whether to take the LFP option for your order hopefully this video will at least help you better understand the option.

Hop in and join me on my commute to work and learn about the LFP battery that more and more manufacturers a choosing for their shorter range EVs.

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0:00 Intro
2:20 Pre heat/Pre condition
5:08 LFP chemistry
7:00 Capacity and range
12:07 Thermal runaway
14:05 Higher cycle life
14:30 Charge to 100%
16:30 Slow charge and balancing
18:00 State of charge (SOC). How this is calculated
24:27 Benefits of low internal resistance with LFP
26:37 Final thoughts on LFP in Australia and in general