A ternary lithium battery integrates a positive electrode made of polymers composed of 3 metallic elements. The chemical elements present can be nickel (Ni), cobalt (Co), manganese (M) or aluminium (Al).
Ternary lithium batteries are Li-Ion batteries generally designated by an acronym indicating the chemical elements that make up its cathode, for example:
Ternary lithium batteries are among the future solutions for electricity in electrically powered vehicles.
They offer:
However, their lifespan is shorter than that of Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries.
Compared to Lithium Iron Phosphate () batteries, ternary lithium batteries are more suitable for domestic electric vehicles.
Indeed, or batteries offer a higher mass than batteries, which makes it possible to reduce the weight of on-board batteries in vehicles.
The mass of ternary batteries varies according to the technology. In 2017, it was:
However, batteries are more stable than NCAs and offer a better energy/power/lifetime/stability trade-off.
The transport of lithium batteries is highly regulated. Under certain conditions, these batteries can indeed pose safety problems. The road transport of lithium is subject to the ADR (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road).
For air transport, international regulations are updated annually. Shippers must comply with International Air Transport Association (IATA) regulations and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) technical instructions.