The Battery Chemistry Race Shaping the Future of Electric Vehicles

20 Apr 2026 | Abstracted from Chemistry World

The battery race is shifting as EV makers seek safer, cheaper chemistries. LFP is rising for cost and durability, high‑nickel NMC targets long range, and sodium‑ion offers a low‑cost path for short‑range EVs. The article notes that while these innovations accelerate, Western nations spent decades focused on oil and gas, allowing China to dominate battery supply chains and capture early momentum in next‑generation chemistries.

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