with CATL M3P batteries, which is expected to increase range by at least 10%. The switch from LFP to M3P also has the potential for a price reduction .
Of course, if the use of the M3P battery type would be beneficial to the Model 3, we can expect that the Model Y will also get it. There was an unofficial report about a 72 kWh MP3 battery for the Model Y coming in Q4 2022.CATL M3P vs LMFP and LFP The LMFP chemistry is a more advanced LFP battery chemistry , with an addition of manganese to the cathode to boost the theoretical energy density to 230 Wh/kg , at a meaningless cost difference.Moreover, multiple manufacturers - including CATL, Sunwoda and Eve Energy - have reportedly completed the interim tests of LMFP cells and are sending samples to automakers.
This design generates a ternary material in the phosphate system to improve charge/discharge capacity and cycle stability, according to the note.
Fact: All of the non performance Teslas in China and Europe will get M3P batteries.