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Electric cars with LFP batteries

Quick answer

LFP (lithium iron phosphate) batteries are cheaper, last a long time and are happy to be charged to 100% regularly.

EVs with LFP batteries, cheapest to own first

Every version of these cars uses LFP, as confirmed in our battery research. Cars not listed may use LFP too.

Right: 5-year cost to own (price with on-road costs, home charger for EVs, charging or fuel, servicing and tyres), then the weekly running cost. 250 km a week in NSW.

  1. 1BYD Atto 1Electric$19,990 drive-away, offer · 30 kWh · 220 km$29,146$27.52/wk to run
  2. 2BYD DolphinElectric$28,888 drive-away, offer · 44.9 kWh · 340 km$38,141$27.90/wk to run
  3. 3Geely EX2Electric$26,490 + on-roads · 35.3 kWh · 252 km$39,523$27.05/wk to run
  4. 4GWM Ora 5Electric$33,990 drive-away · 58.3 kWh · 430 km$43,376$28.41/wk to run
  5. 5GAC Aion UTElectric$31,990 + on-roads · 60 kWh · 430 km$45,160$27.58/wk to run
  6. 6Jaecoo J5 EVElectric$36,990 drive-away · 58.9 kWh · 402 km$45,284$24.21/wk to run
  7. 7GWM OraElectric$35,990 drive-away · 57.7 kWh · 400 km$45,361$28.35/wk to run
  8. 8Chery E5Electric$37,990 drive-away · 60.7 kWh · 430 km$46,576$25.33/wk to run
  9. 9Forthing Taikon 5Electric$38,990 drive-away · 64.4 kWh · 427 km$48,434$28.63/wk to run
  10. 10Leapmotor B05Electric$35,888 + on-roads · 56.2 kWh · 401 km$49,082$27.67/wk to run
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  1. 11Leapmotor B10Electric$37,888 + on-roads · 55 kWh · 361 km$50,936$27.11/wk to run
  2. 12MG S5 EVElectric$42,990 drive-away · 47.1 kWh · 335 km$53,684$33.44/wk to run
  3. 13BYD Atto 3Electric$41,990 + on-roads · 60.48 kWh · 420 km$55,356$28.33/wk to run
  4. 14Geely EX5Electric$41,990 + on-roads · 68.39 kWh · 475 km$55,976$30.72/wk to run
  5. 15GAC Aion VElectric$42,590 + on-roads · 75.3 kWh · 510 km$56,390$30.00/wk to run
  6. 16Suzuki e VitaraElectric$49,990 drive-away · 47.8 kWh · 344 km$58,980$26.88/wk to run
  7. 17BYD SealElectric$46,990 + on-roads · 61.44 kWh · 460 km$60,908$30.46/wk to run
  8. 18Mazda 6eElectric$49,990 + on-roads · 78 kWh · 560 km$64,117$31.26/wk to run
  9. 19Leapmotor C10Electric$49,888 + on-roads · 81.9 kWh · 510 km$64,362$32.59/wk to run
  10. 20BYD Sealion 7Electric$50,990 + on-roads, offer · 82.56 kWh · 482 km$65,987$34.60/wk to run
  11. 21Xpeng G6Electric$51,800 + on-roads · 68.5 kWh · 480 km$66,249$32.50/wk to run
  12. 22Mazda CX-6eElectric$53,990 + on-roads · 78 kWh · 484 km$68,629$33.23/wk to run
  13. 23Kia EV5Electric$56,770 + on-roads · 64.2 kWh · 400 km$71,342$32.97/wk to run
  14. 24Hyundai ElexioElectric$58,990 + on-roads · 88.1 kWh · 546 km$73,342$32.12/wk to run
  15. 25MG U9 EVElectric$78,990 + on-roads · 102.2 kWh · 430 km$95,435$40.17/wk to run
  16. 26Denza D9Electric$85,990 + on-roads · 103 kWh · 520 km$102,210$39.31/wk to run

"Offer" prices are time-limited deals; the car's own page has the end date and usual price.

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LFP in some versions

The cheaper or standard-range versions usually use LFP; the long-range versions use NMC.

Right: 5-year cost to own (price with on-road costs, home charger for EVs, charging or fuel, servicing and tyres), then the weekly running cost. 250 km a week in NSW.

  1. 1MG MG4Electric$31,990 drive-away · 43 kWh · 316 kmMG's 10 yr/250,000 km cover needs scheduled servicing in MG's dealer network.$42,474$32.63/wk to run
  2. 2Zeekr XElectric$48,900 drive-away · 61 kWh · 405 kmRWD 66 kWh LFP; AWD 66 kWh NMC.$59,634$33.59/wk to run
  3. 3Skoda ElroqElectric$47,990 + on-roads · 59 kWh · 395 kmSources disagree.$61,568$29.15/wk to run
  4. 4IM IM5Electric$60,990 drive-away · 75 kWh · 490 kmPremium 75 kWh LFP; Platinum and Performance 100 kWh NMC.$71,570$33.00/wk to run
  5. 5IM IM6Electric$60,990 drive-away · 75 kWh · 450 kmPremium 75 kWh LFP; Platinum and Performance 100 kWh NMC.$72,097$35.03/wk to run
  6. 6Zeekr 7XElectric$57,900 + on-roads · 75 kWh · 482 kmBase 75 kWh LFP; Long Range/Performance 100 kWh NMC.$73,523$37.01/wk to run
  7. 7Ford Mustang Mach-EElectric$65,990 + on-roads · 73 kWh · 470 kmSelect 73kWh LFP; Premium and GT NMC.$80,786$33.83/wk to run
  8. 8Mercedes-Benz CLAElectric$72,200 + on-roads · 58 kWh · 470 kmCLA200 58kWh LFP; CLA350 4Matic 85kWh NMC.$86,997$33.83/wk to run
  9. 9Xpeng X9Electric$89,900 + on-roads · 93 kWh · 535 kmFWD 94.8 kWh LFP; AWD 110 kWh NMC.$105,281$36.08/wk to run

Plug-in hybrids with LFP batteries

Right: 5-year cost to own (price with on-road costs, home charger for EVs, charging or fuel, servicing and tyres), then the weekly running cost. 250 km a week in NSW.

  1. 1BYD Atto 2 DM-iPlug-in$24,990 + on-roads · 39 km electric$37,590$33.08/wk to run
  2. 2BYD Sealion 5Plug-in$29,990 + on-roads, offer · 71 km electric$42,068$31.07/wk to run
  3. 3BYD Seal 6Plug-in$30,990 + on-roads, offer · 55 km electric$43,170$31.46/wk to run
  4. 4BYD Sealion 6Plug-in$38,990 + on-roads, offer · 92 km electric$51,768$33.76/wk to run
  5. 5GWM Haval H6 PHEVPlug-in$44,990 drive-away · 106 km electric$53,551$32.93/wk to run
  6. 6GWM Haval H7 PHEVPlug-in$49,990 drive-away, offer · 137 km electric$60,262$39.51/wk to run
  7. 7GWM Cannon Hi4-T PHEVPlug-in$48,990 drive-away, offer · 115 km electric$61,834$49.40/wk to run
  8. 8BYD Sealion 8Plug-in$52,990 + on-roads, offer · 103 km electric$65,995$34.64/wk to run
  9. 9BYD Shark 6Plug-in$51,900 + on-roads, offer · 100 km electric$68,275$47.60/wk to run
  10. 10BYD M9Plug-in$61,990 + on-roads · 81 km electric$76,809$41.61/wk to run
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  1. 11Denza B5Plug-in$74,990 + on-roads · 90 km electric$92,683$52.67/wk to run
  2. 12Denza B8Plug-in$91,000 + on-roads · 100 km electric$109,467$55.64/wk to run

"Offer" prices are time-limited deals; the car's own page has the end date and usual price.

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Common questions

What is an LFP battery?

Lithium iron phosphate: a battery chemistry with no nickel or cobalt. It's cheaper, lasts a long time and tolerates full charges well, but stores less energy for its weight.

Can you charge an LFP battery to 100%?

Yes. Most makers recommend charging LFP cars to 100% regularly, often at least once a week, so the car can read the battery's charge level accurately.

Which EVs have LFP batteries in Australia?

We've confirmed 26 models on sale, including the BYD Atto 1, BYD Dolphin, Geely EX2, GWM Ora 5.

Do LFP batteries last longer?

Usually. LFP cells handle more charge cycles than NMC before wearing out, though heat and frequent fast charging still matter. Warranties are much the same, typically 8 years.

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How we work it out, and our sources

Weekly cost = the car's energy use × 250 km × your electricity or fuel price, with 90% of charging at home. Prices are list prices at November 2026; check with the dealer.

  • Electricity: 2026–27 default rates (AER, Victorian Default Offer, state retailers). Public charging: Sydney network prices, July 2026.
  • Petrol and diesel: capital-city daily averages from state government price feeds, via FuelRadar, 12 November 2026. Diesel for Hobart, Canberra and Darwin is estimated from the national fall.
  • Cars: maker figures via CarExpert, Drive, CarsGuide and EV Central. Plug-in electric range is taken as 80% of the claim.
  • Servicing: published capped prices; marked as an estimate where not yet published (CarExpert comparison).
  • Tyres: an EV set lasts about 35,000 km, a petrol or hybrid set 50,000 km (RACV); prices from Gridly.
  • Home charger: about $2,000 installed ($1,000–$3,000). Novated leases: PwC summary.

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