EV Battery Summary

Toyota Prius Prime Battery

• Tiny 8 kWh battery with old chemistry.
• Being cycled daily without significant issues.
• Confidence shown by Toyota with a 150,000 mile warranty.
• No major failures reported despite concerns.

Tesla CATL LFP Batteries

• LFP batteries in Tesla Model 3 RWD and non-U.S. Model Y RWD lasting well.
• Reports of defective NMC/NCA batteries in other Tesla models.
• CATL LFP batteries seem reliable based on user experiences.

Nissan Leaf Battery

• First generation had significant capacity loss, damaging public EV perception.
• Modern EV batteries show better longevity and performance.
• Reports of Nissan Leaf batteries lasting well despite early concerns.

EV Battery Maintenance and Reliability

• Expectation of replaceable modules and cells in modern EVs.
• User reported their 2022 EV6 with 28k miles still at 100% battery health.
• Importance of high-quality parts for longevity and preventing costly replacements.

EV Battery Concerns and Myths

• Common myth of EV batteries costing $15k to replace or leading to scrapping the entire car.
• Misinformation about batteries failing early debunked by actual experiences.
• Concerns raised about battery standards and repairability in EVs.

Phosphate Deposit in Norway

• Potential supply boost for phosphates used in EVs and solar panels.
• Long-term implications on market dynamics and supply sources.
• Comparison with China's dominance in electric vehicle power sources.

Battery Swelling Issues

• Nissan Leaf highlighted for Battery Swelling Issues due to lack of cooling.
• Concerns about potential fire hazards and precautions with swollen batteries.
• Criticisms on Nissan's thermal management and cooling inadequacies.

General Battery Maintenance and Safety

• Issues raised due to lack of cooling and battery swelling in EVs.
• Importance of lessons learned from laptop batteries in EV Battery production.
• Recommendations for handling swollen batteries to prevent safety hazards.

General EV Battery Technology

• Expressing doubts on EV technology readiness for mass production.
• Comments on managing swollen cells, cooling systems, and battery safety.
• Reflecting on past experiences with EV and HEV batteries for mass production.

Electric Vehicle Battery Standards

• Discussions around the need for battery standards and repair accessibility.
• Scrutiny of EV safety standards and risks of inadequate cooling systems.
• Comparisons to laptop batteries and lessons learned in battery production.