GM May Skip The Cheap EV Battery Trend Before It Goes Mainstream

GM Changes Course on a Key EV Battery StrategyBattery tech is still the big headache for automakers diving into EVs. It touches everything buyers care about: price tags, range, charging speed, weight, and what it’ll cost you down the road.That’s why so many brands have fallen for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries lately. They’re cheaper, tougher, and don’t need as many pricey materials as the usual nickel-heavy packs. The catch? Less energy density, so you’re not going as far on a charge.GM looked ready to join the LFP party, even announcing plans to build these batteries in the US for its next wave of EVs. But now, those plans are changing. GM’s battery boss, Kurt Kelty, just hinted that the company might skip LFPs almost entirely …