The best EV battery system for you depends on how you use your car.
Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP): The best for durability, safety, and budget. LFP batteries can last 2,500–5,000 charge cycles, often lasting 2-3 times longer than NCM. They are ideal for city driving and daily commuters who want to charge to 100% without degrading the battery.
Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC/NCA): The best for performance and long-range driving. These batteries offer higher energy density, meaning more range in a lighter package, making them ideal for long-distance driving.
800V voltage architecture allows for faster charging, but only at public charging stations, all home EV chargers deliver the same rate of charge to both 400V and 800V cars.
You can compare EV battery systems of all UK saloon cars from the tables below.
| Make & Model | Body Type | Battery Type | Voltage Architecture |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi A6 Sportback e-tron | Fastback / Saloon | NMC | 800V |
| BMW i4 | Liftback Saloon | NMC | 400V |
| BMW i3 | Saloon | NMC cylindrical | 800V |
| BYD Seal | Saloon | LFP Blade | 400V |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | Streamliner Saloon | NMC | 800V |
| Kia EV4 Sedan | Saloon | NMC | 400V |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric | Saloon | NMC | 800V |
| MG IM5 | Saloon | NMC | 800V |
| Polestar 2 | Fastback | NMC | 400V |
| Tesla Model 3 | Saloon | LFP / NCA | 400V |
| Volkswagen ID.7 | Fastback | NMC | 400V |
Results correct at time of publishing.
Coming soon in the next few years, there will be solid-state batteries offering more range, and cheaper sodium-ion batteries improving cold-weather performance; both technologies offer better fire safety.