How much does lithium iron phosphate cost?

The industry continues to switch to the low-cost cathode chemistry known as lithium iron phosphate (LFP). These packs and cells had the lowest global weighted-average prices, at $130/kWh and $95/kWh, respectively. This is the first year that BNEF’s analysis found LFP average cell prices falling below $100/kWh.

What happened to lithium-iron-phosphate batteries in 2023?

Prices for lithium, nickel and cobalt sharply decreased in 2023 and are expected to decline further in 2024. The drop has further decreased the cost of lithium-iron-phosphate batteries for electric-vehicle makers. Source: Witthaya Prasongsin/Moment via Getty Images.

Why are lithium-iron-phosphate batteries so popular?

Lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries rely on lithium more, and thus stand to benefit from an overabundance of the silvery metal that developed over the past year.

How much will lithium-ion batteries cost in 2022?

After more than a decade of declines, volume-weighted average prices for lithium-ion battery packs across all sectors have increased to $151/kWh in 2022, a 7% rise from last year in real terms. The upward cost pressure on batteries outpaced the higher adoption of lower cost chemistries like lithium iron phosphate (LFP).

Will lithium phosphate prices stay at a similar level next year?

The upward cost pressure on batteries outpaced the higher adoption of lower cost chemistries like lithium iron phosphate (LFP). BloombergNEF expects prices to stay at similar levels next year, further defying historical trends.

Where are lower lithium battery prices still found?

A 200MW/400MWh LFP BESS project in China, where lower battery prices continue to be found. Image: Hithium Energy Storage. After a difficult couple of years which saw the trend of falling lithium battery prices temporarily reverse, a 14% drop in lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack cost from 2022-2023 has been recorded by BloombergNEF.