09:58 22-09-2025

Renault adopts LFP batteries from LG and CATL to make its EVs more affordable

Renault plans to equip many of its models with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. It’s a pragmatic pivot that should bring prices down for several key nameplates, including the Megane E-Tech, the next generation of the small Renault Twingo, and models from Dacia.

The French carmaker will source LFP packs from LG of South Korea and from China’s global market leader, CATL.

Renault’s electric lineup competes directly with Chinese brands, whose EVs are most often fitted with more affordable LFP batteries. According to the International Energy Agency, around 75% of electric cars sold in China last year used LFP chemistry—a telling benchmark that explains the appeal of this route.

In Europe, the share was just 10%, as most European manufacturers, including Renault, rely on nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) batteries. These offer higher energy density but cost more, so shifting part of the range to LFP reads as a timely recalibration toward sharper pricing.