Tesla's LFP battery outperforms nickel chemistry in real-world durability study

An analysis of nearly 10,000 EV battery tests found that Tesla Model 3s equipped with CATL's cheaper lithium iron phosphate packs maintained better long-term health than nickel-based versions, with 93.3% capacity retention after 62,000 mile

First covered Jul 15, 2026 · 10:01 AM PT · 1 article

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4h Electrek Tesla’s LFP battery holds its charge better, study says — A new analysis of nearly 10,000 real-world EV battery tests found that the same Tesla Model 3 holds up very differently depending on which battery it was built…

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Appeared in: 2026-07-15 (#3)

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