One of the most important problems that make the future of electric cars uncertain is about batteries. Considering that the lithium-ion battery is the heart of the car, customers’ concerns seem justified. But Tesla researchers will be able to reverse that. Allegedly, Tesla has designed a battery that can last up to 100 years.
New battery design from Tesla that works for 100 years
All other electric car manufacturers, especially Tesla, want to produce batteries with a longer life. Tesla Advanced Battery Research division, which Elon Musk’s electric car company founded in 2016, has finally started to produce tangible results.
In the latest article by researchers from Dalhousie University in Canada and Tesla Advanced Battery Research, it has been revealed that nickel-based batteries have been designed that have a much longer life than current batteries.
Today, lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries are preferred in electric cars due to their high energy capacity. These batteries, also known as lithium-ion batteries, can be reset depending on use.
According to Tesla’s statement, current batteries are capable of “300 to 1000 cycles before showing signs of deterioration.” Although this actually varies depending on the model and usage, it means that it will last about 350 thousand km or 20 years.
But the latest report by Dalhousie University and Tesla revealed that the nickel-based alternative both has the same energy capacity and can overcome durability limitations. This situation may open the door to the use of electric vehicles for many years.
Tesla researchers, who said that they can develop batteries with a longer life than an electric motor, stated that nickel-based batteries can be reused in new models.
“It shows greater efficiency, less capacity reduction and higher energy capacity compared to LFP. It is also expected to have a lifespan approaching a century at 25°C.”
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