Category: EV Battery system

EV battery type and voltage architecture

  • EV SUVs 2026 – Battery Systems

    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 SUVs from the tables below.

    Make & ModelBody TypeBattery TypeVoltage Architecture
    Audi Q6 e-tronSUVNMC800V
    BMW iX3SUVNMC cylindrical800V
    BYD Sealion 7SUVLFP Blade400V
    Ford Explorer ElectricSUVNMC400V
    Hyundai Ioniq 5Crossover SUVNMC800V
    Kia EV2Compact SUVNMC400V
    Kia EV3SUVNMC400V
    Kia EV6Crossover SUVNMC800V
    Kia EV9Large SUVNMC800V
    Peugeot E-3008SUV CoupeNMC400V
    Porsche Macan ElectricSUVNMC800V
    Skoda ElroqSUVNMC400V
    Tesla Model YSUVLFP / NCA400V
    Volvo EX30SUVLFP / NMC400V
    Volvo EX60SUVNMC800V*
    Volvo EX90SUVNMC400V

    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.

  • EV Estate cars 2026 – Battery Systems

    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 estate cars from the tables below.

    Make & ModelBody TypeBattery TypeVoltage Architecture
    Audi A6 Avant e-tronEstateNMC800V
    Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake EVShooting BrakeNMC800V
    Volkswagen ID. BuzzMPV / VanNMC400V

    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.

  • EV Saloon cars 2026 – Battery Systems

    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 & ModelBody TypeBattery TypeVoltage Architecture
    Audi A6 Sportback e-tronFastback / SaloonNMC800V
    BMW i4Liftback SaloonNMC400V
    BMW i3SaloonNMC cylindrical800V
    BYD SealSaloonLFP Blade400V
    Hyundai Ioniq 6Streamliner SaloonNMC800V
    Kia EV4 SedanSaloonNMC400V
    Mercedes-Benz CLA ElectricSaloonNMC800V
    MG IM5SaloonNMC800V
    Polestar 2FastbackNMC400V
    Tesla Model 3SaloonLFP / NCA400V
    Volkswagen ID.7FastbackNMC400V

    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.

  • EV Sports/Luxury cars 2026 – Battery Systems

    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 Sports/Luxury cars from the tables below.

    Make & ModelBody TypeBattery TypeVoltage Architecture
    Jaguar Electric GTGT Coupe / FastbackNMC800V
    MG CybersterRoadsterNMC400V
    Porsche TaycanSports SaloonNMC800V

    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.

  • EV Hatchback cars 2026 – Battery Systems

    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 hatchback cars from the tables below.

    Make & ModelBody TypeBattery TypeVoltage Architecture
    Alpine A290HatchbackNMC400V
    BYD DolphinHatchbackLFP Blade400V
    Citroën ë-C3HatchbackLFP400V
    Dacia SpringHatchbackLFP400V
    Fiat 500eHatchbackNMC400V
    Honda eHatchback / crossover hatchNMC400V
    Kia EV4 HatchbackHatchbackNMC400V
    Leapmotor T03HatchbackLFP400V
    MG4 EVHatchbackLFP / NMC400V
    Mini Cooper ElectricHatchbackNMC400V
    Renault 5 E-TechHatchbackNMC400V
    Volkswagen ID.3HatchbackNMC400V

    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.