Battery cell has become an essential component for E-mobility and Energy Storage. Despite the ongoing efforts and improvements, scaling of battery cell production in Europe is continued to be challenged by cost and seeking for more optimized solutions is critical to the success of building a competitive and resilient supply chain.

Based upon decade of industry application, the author and the team has developed multiple solutions in reducing the cost of cell. One of the most important factors is to leverage LFP chemistry. This presentation explains their approach, technology and impact. Firstly, it introduces the different perspectives of cost optimizations for battery cell, including material, production, supply chain and operation, and where cell design can play a role in reducing cost; Secondly, it introduces multiple actions that can be taken to address over-design issue, which leads to higher cost for no benefits; Thirdly, it explains how to achieve optimized cost position by adopting different materials – some are switching to different types and some are by supply chain efforts; Last but not least, it looks into designing durable batteries for better lifecycle cost and improving circularity from the beginning phase of development.

This article uses a combination of analysis, technical development and practices in real case. A digital approach has been introduced to support the evaluation of the impact of many cost reduction initiatives, to ensure product performance and quality are not sacrificed. It fit to professionals in cell research, development, manufacturing and recycling.