Reader question: Are LFP batteries better than NMC?
The new Xpeng G6 offers 2 models. The base model has a LFP battery and the top model has a NMC battery with bigger range. Other than range what are the benefits of one over the other?
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Bryce Gaton is an expert on electric vehicles and contributor for The Driven and Renew Economy. He has been working in the EV sector since 2008 and is currently working as EV electrical safety trainer/supervisor for the University of Melbourne. He also provides support for the EV Transition to business, government and the public through his EV Transition consultancy EVchoice.
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