DO TESLA’S NEW BATTERIES (LFP) HAVE COLD ISSUES?

EV Channels Review

This episode delves into reports concerning the cold-weather performance of Tesla's LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) batteries in the Model 3 Standard Range Plus, manufactured in Shanghai. The reviewer critically examines claims of significantly reduced range and charging issues during winter. While acknowledging the reports, the analysis strongly suggests that the observed performance drops are not unique to LFP batteries but are characteristic of all vehicles, including EVs and internal combustion engine cars, in cold weather. Factors like cabin heating, denser air, tire pressure, and shorter trip inefficiencies are highlighted as major contributors. The reviewer concludes that the initial reports lack sufficient data to warrant concern about Tesla's LFP battery technology itself, attributing the issues more broadly to winter driving conditions and potentially optimistic range estimations. Updates on Giga Berlin's tree clearing and Volkswagen's CEO contract negotiations are also briefly covered.