Elon Musk: “This New Tesla Battery Design that Could Last 100 Years” Change the EV Industry!
A new paper on a new nickel-based battery that combines the high energy density of nickel batteries with the long life cycle of lithium iron phosphate cells was just published by Tesla's advanced battery research team in Canada in collaboration with Dalhousie University. A collaboration between Tesla and Jeff Don's battery lab at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada, allowed for the establishment of Tesla's Tesla Advanced Battery research in that country in 2016. Since almost the moment they were created, Don has been working on lithium-ion batteries. He is credited with helping to extend the life of the cells, which aided in their commercialization. Don is regarded as a pioneer in lithium-ion battery cells.
His current work primarily focuses on the possibility of increasing energy density and durability while also lowering the cost. How does the new price of the battery compare to Tesla's current 4680? The group has already produced quite a few patents and papers on batteries. This study explains the potential of nickel-based battery chemistry. According to the researchers, they have optimized production costs so that the new battery costs less than half as much as Tesla's current 4680 cell. As we know, each 4680 pack costs 7,400 dollars to produce, giving us a cost per kilowatt hour of 104 dollars. As a result, the estimated cost of the new battery will be around fifty dollars per kilowatt hour. This new technology requires fewer battery cells, which helps in the resolution of material shortages and lowers the cost of an electric vehicle. How much will this new battery save you in terms of money? Tesla battery replacement is far more difficult than replacing the battery in your iPhone or other device, particularly in newer models, where replacing the battery can involve more than 140 separate steps.
Almost always, especially if the vehicle is still covered by warranty, a professional performs this. It's possible that a model 3 battery will set you back more than $13,500. The estimated labor cost is in the neighborhood of $2300; as a result, the estimated total cost of replacing the battery may be close to $15,000 to $800. In the quest to create the ideal battery, what is the energy density of this battery? We know that the Tesla battery is covered by a warranty for eight years or fifty thousand miles, so you can save a lot of money because the new battery can last a hundred years. It could even be reused in newer models and used several times over. The key factor is energy density. The paper describes a nickel and manganese-based battery chemistry designed to compete with LFP battery cells in terms of longevity. The analysis found that an almost-new model Y-46 680 battery cell had an energy density of 244 watt hours per kilogram, compared to 269 watt hours per kilogram for the common Panasonic 2170 cells that Tesla uses in its long-range batteries, while still maintaining the qualities that people like in nickel-based batteries, like a higher energy density of about 300 watt hours per kilogram. This is significantly higher than current Tesla batteries. Vehicles here in the US have less density, which means a larger battery pack is needed to travel a certain distance. Speaking of driving farther, how far does the new battery's range go? Based on some quick calculations, we can estimate the model wise 4680 battery's capacity to be around 66 kilowatt hours, and its range rating to be 279 miles. Higher density batteries take up less space in a car and enable you to travel farther.
