Ford To Introduce New Battery Technology For Mustang Mach-E

Ford’s latest battery plant will produce new battery cells for its EV lineup after 2026. The Blue Oval’s EV lineup consists of the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the Ford F-150 Lightning. Since their debut, both electric vehicles have received overwhelmingly positive feedback. To bolster its EV success, Ford is working on new EVs like the Ford Ranger Lightning. New EVs are still in production, but for now, the Blue Oval is focusing on boosting its current EVs. The Mach-E and Lightning will soon use lithium iron phosphate battery cells rather than the nickel manganese cobalt cells they currently use. We’ll take a closer look at the difference between these battery cells and see what consumers can expect.

Ford To Introduce New Battery Cells For EV Lineup

Ford’s newest battery plant will soon begin working on new battery cells for its electric vehicle lineup. The plant will produce new battery cells called lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells. The Blue Oval uses nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery cells. These can be found in the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning. Differences between LFP and NMC cells lie in their strength and durability. The first EV to see the LFP cells will be the Mustang Mach-E. It will receive them by the end of 2023. The F-150 Lightning will be next in line as it gets the new LFP cells by the end of 2024.

A major difference between LFP and NMC battery cells is that LFP cells are more durable. LFP cells can also handle more charge cycles and better accept consistent fast charging. This means LFP cells are better designed for daily commuting and commercial vehicles. Ford will use both the new LFP cells and its current NMC cells. The Blue Oval will offer both cells with different trims. Those trims prioritizing longer-range and higher performance will use the present NMC cells as these are better suited for performance and towing. 

Consumers can expect higher trims like the Mustang Mach-E GT using NMC battery cells. Base trims, on the other hand, will instead use LFP cells. Ford has stated that consumers cannot choose between different battery packs on the same trim. This means they will have to consider which trim best suits their needs. Ford’s new Michigan battery plant is expected to be finished in 2026. For now, the new LFP battery cells will come from the Chinese battery plant CATL. When Ford completes its Michigan plant, the Blue Oval will then license the battery technology and manufacture the new LFP cells in the United States. 

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