As reported by electrek, the renowned electric vehicle maintenance and repair entity, EV Clinic, has issued a cautionary note. It states that the LG NCM811 batteries incorporated into Tesla's Model 3 and Model Y vehicles demonstrate a markedly elevated failure rate and a substantially diminished lifespan when juxtaposed with Panasonic's NCA batteries. Data gleaned from EV Clinic reveals that Panasonic battery packs are generally amenable to repair and exhibit a lower propensity for cell failures prior to reaching the 250,000-mile driving threshold. In contrast, LG's comparable offerings are on the verge of reaching the end of their operational lifespan at approximately 150,000 miles. Moreover, an overwhelming 90% plus of LG battery packs are not suitable for cell-level repairs, as the root cause stems from pervasive degradation occurring between modules, rather than isolated damage to individual cells. Elevated internal resistance further expedites the aging process of LG batteries, thereby exerting a detrimental influence on their overall performance and longevity.
