The list of top batteries of a particular chemistry and their manufacturers is given below:

Battery TypeDevelopment StageEnergy Density Range (Wh/Kg)SafetyCostsTop Manufacturer
Lithium-AirPrototype1,200-1,500*HighLowPolyPlus: Li-Air In advanced prototyping stageMax density > 800 Wh/KgWater-based cathodesShelf-life of >10 years
Lithium-SulphurPrototype500-900*LowModerateZeta Energy Partnering with Stellantis to manufacture EVsMax density 450-500 Wh/Kg
Lithium-Silicon AnodeCommercial Grade500MediumHighAmprius Technologies Shipping prototypes for EVsMax density 500 Wh/KgRun >200% of graphite cells
Lithium-TitanateCommercial Grade50-80Very HighHighToshiba SCiB LTO Battery Max density 89-106 Wh/KgHigh input/output characteristics
Lithium-NCACommercial Grade280-330LowHighPanasonic 2170 Max density 260 Wh/KgPowers Tesla’s Model 3
Lithium-NMCCommercial Grade150-220MediumHighCATL Qilin Battery Max density 255 Wh/KgRecord-breaking 72% volume utilization efficiency
Lithium-Iron PhosphateCommercial Grade90-160Very HighLowBYD Blade battery Max density 190 Wh/KgExtremely safeTo be fitted into the BYD Han EV series
Lithium-Cobalt OxideCommercial Grade150-250LowHighCan’t find any besides Nichia
Solid StatePrototype400-500*Very HighHighCATL Condensed Battery Max density 500 Wh/KgCapable of powering a 4T airplane
Advanced Sodium-IonCommercial Grade160-200HighLowCATL Freevoy Max density 200 Wh/KgHybrid vehicle battery with pure electric range >400km

* Refers to claims from R&D

The above mentioned list contains the energy density, the development stage, the relative cost, the safety levels and the manufacturer details.

Many of the above mentioned batteries are still in protype stages and may or maynot be released by their developer. CATL, BYD and Panasonic feature in the list.

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By Ibad Ather

Ibad holds a Master’s in Policy & Management from Vanderbilt University. As a Market Research and Policy Analyst, he specializes in the nexus between finance, energy, and public policy. His work focuses on the role of policymaking in scaling smart energy solutions and fostering leadership in science and technology.