LiFePo4 Batteries
LiFePO₄ Batteries From motorzoo
The batteries we supply to support the motorzoo range of electric outboard motors includes the following:
- 48 Volt, 30 Amp hour (48V-30Ah) LiFePO₄ batteries for our budget range of outboard motors
- 48 Volt, 50 Amp hour (48V-50Ah) LiFePO₄ batteries for our performance range of outboard motors
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More About LiFePo4 Batteries From motorzoo
Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO₄ or LFP) batteries represent a significant advancement in lithium battery technology.
These are not Lithium-Ion, they are a much more stable chemical composition, known for their safety, stability, and long life cycles.
The technical development of LiFePO₄ batteries began in the late 1990s, when researchers sought to overcome the limitations of traditional lithium-ion batteries, such as their tendency to overheat and degrade over time.
LiFePO₄ batteries use iron phosphate as the cathode material, which is more stable than the cobalt-based compounds found in earlier lithium batteries.
This stability reduces the risk of thermal runaway, a dangerous condition where the battery overheats and potentially catches fire.
The anode is typically made of graphite, providing good conductivity and a relatively low weight.
This stability reduces the risk of thermal runaway, a dangerous condition where the battery overheats and potentially catches fire.
The anode is typically made of graphite, providing good conductivity and a relatively low weight.
One of the key technical breakthroughs in LiFePO₄ battery development was the improvement of electrolyte formulations and particle coating techniques, which enhanced the battery’s charge/discharge efficiency and increased its cycle life to over 2,000 cycles—far longer than most lithium-ion alternatives.
Although LiFePO₄ batteries have a lower energy density compared to other lithium chemistries, their safety, long lifespan, and ability to deliver high current make them ideal for applications like electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and marine propulsion, where stability and durability are crucial.
Recent advancements have also focused on optimising production costs and enhancing energy density further.
Recent advancements have also focused on optimising production costs and enhancing energy density further.