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GM may abandon LFP batteries for future EVs

Published Wednesday, June 10, 2026 · Updated June 11

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General Motors is reportedly re-evaluating its strategy for electric vehicle batteries, potentially moving away from lower-cost lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. The company's battery chief indicated a focus on developing lithium manganese-rich (LMR) battery chemistry, which promises higher energy density at a comparable cost.

What We Know — Key Points

  • General Motors is considering abandoning its plans to use lower-cost lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for future electric vehicles.
  • GM battery chief Kurt Kelty stated that the company is instead focused on developing lithium manganese-rich (LMR) battery chemistry, which offers higher energy density at a similar cost.

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    General Motors is considering scrapping its plans to use lower-cost lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for future electric vehicles. Instead, the company is focusing on developing lithium manganese-rich (LMR) batteries, which offer higher energy density at a similar cost.

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