The use of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries in electric vehicles (EVs) has become a hot topic of discussion in Indonesia after the vice-presidential candidate, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, mentioned them during the fourth electoral debate on January 21. Gibran, the eldest son of President Joko Widodo, accused his rival, Muhaimin Iskandar, of being opposed to nickel, while a member of his campaign team, Thomas Lembong, has frequently claimed that nickel is losing popularity to LFP on the global EV market.
LFP batteries are a type of battery produced by Chinese battery manufacturers such as CATL and BYD. This alternative battery type is supposedly 20 percent cheaper than typical nickel-based lithium-ion batteries. However, LFP batteries have a shorter driving range compared to nickel-based batteries.
According to various sources, LFP batteries are already being used by several car manufacturers in Indonesia. There are at least three electric car brands in the archipelago that use LFP batteries: Wuling, Chery, and BYD.
Wuling:
Wuling supplies its Air EV and Binguo EV models with IP67 LFP batteries. The LFP battery in the Air EV model has a capacity of 26.7 kWh (for the extended range version) and 17.3 kWh (for the standard and Lite versions), while the battery in the Binguo EV model has a capacity of 31.9 kWh (for the 333 km version) and 37.9 kWh (for the 410 km version). Safety tests have shown that the battery can withstand strong impacts during driving and will not be damaged if the car is hit with a maximum acceleration of 28G. The battery is also waterproof and heat resistant, making electric cars safe during floods and hot weather conditions.
Chery:
The Chery Omoda E5 is equipped with a 61 kWh LFP battery. Chery claims that this power can provide a range of up to 430 km and accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds.
BYD:
BYD has just entered the Indonesian automotive market. Three models, Seal, Dolphin, and Atto 3, are equipped with LFP batteries called Blade Battery, which can withstand up to 1.2 million kilometers. BYD electric cars are equipped with an 82.5 kWh battery that can travel up to 570 kilometers using a single 230 kW or 313 HP drive.
“Using Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) as the cathode material provides a much higher level of safety compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries. LFP is characterized by excellent thermal stability and is practically cobalt-free. LFP is also a very durable material,” BYD stated on its official website.
Source: Tempo.co
FAQ
1. What are Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries?
– LFP batteries are a type of battery used in electric vehicles that are characterized by a higher level of safety and shorter driving range compared to nickel-based lithium-ion batteries.
2. Which companies produce LFP batteries?
– Chinese companies such as CATL and BYD produce LFP batteries.
3. Which electric car brands in Indonesia use LFP batteries?
– Wuling, Chery, and BYD are electric car brands in Indonesia that use LFP batteries.
4. Which Wuling car models are equipped with LFP batteries?
– Wuling supplies the Air EV and Binguo EV models with LFP batteries.
5. Which Chery car model is equipped with an LFP battery?
– The Chery Omoda E5 is equipped with an LFP battery.
6. Which BYD car models are equipped with LFP batteries?
– BYD offers three models: Seal, Dolphin, and Atto 3, which are equipped with Blade Battery LFP batteries.
Key Term Definitions:
– Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries: A type of battery used in electric vehicles, characterized by a higher level of safety and shorter driving range compared to nickel-based lithium-ion batteries.
– CATL: Chinese company producing LFP batteries.
– BYD: Chinese company producing LFP batteries.
– EV: Electric vehicle.
– IP67: Ingress Protection rating (complete dust protection and protection against the effects of immersion in water up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes).
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The source of the article is from the blog japan-pc.jp