Source for the top-20 list: JATO via InsideEVs (published Feb 3, 2025). (InsideEVs)
Here’s a color-coded matrix showing the battery chemistry by trim for the top 20 best-selling BEVs in Europe (2024/2025).
🟩 = LFP (Lithium-Iron-Phosphate) 🔵 = NMC/NCM (Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt) 🟠 = NCA (Nickel-Cobalt-Aluminum) 🟣 = Mixed / evolving
Remember : Chemistry vs cold
🇪🇺 Top-20 BEVs in Europe – Battery Chemistry by Trim (2024–2025)
| Rank | Model | Trim / Variant | Chemistry | Notes |
|---|
| 1 | Tesla Model Y | RWD (“Standard”) | 🟩 LFP | CATL Blade battery (EU China build) |
| | Long Range / Performance | 🟠 NCA | Panasonic / LG high-nickel cells |
| 2 | Tesla Model 3 (Highland) | RWD | 🟩 LFP | CATL LFP 64 kWh pack |
| | Long Range / Performance | 🟠 NCA / 🔵 NCM | Mixed supplier base (LG / Panasonic) |
| 3 | Volvo EX30 | Single Motor (Standard/Extended) | 🔵 NMC | Both versions use NMC 622 |
| | Twin Performance | 🔵 NMC | Same chemistry, higher output |
| 4 | Škoda Enyaq 85/85x | All trims | 🔵 NCM | MEB platform NCM cells by LG Energy |
| 5 | VW ID.4 | Pure (52 kWh) | 🔵 NCM | LG Energy NCM 712 |
| | Pro (77 kWh) | 🔵 NCM | Same family, different modules |
| 6 | VW ID.3 | Pure (45–52 kWh) | 🔵 NCM | LFP only in China version |
| | Pro / Pro S | 🔵 NCM | Standard EU spec |
| 7 | BMW iX1 xDrive30 / eDrive20 | All trims | 🔵 NMC | Prismatic NMC cells from CATL/Samsung |
| 8 | MG4 Electric | Standard (51 kWh) | 🟩 LFP | BYD Blade pack |
| | Comfort / Luxury (64 kWh) | 🔵 NMC | CATL NMC cells |
| | XPower (77 kWh AWD) | 🔵 NMC | Same chemistry, larger pack |
| 9 | Audi Q4 e-tron | 45 / 50 / 55 | 🔵 NCM | Shared VW MEB battery |
| 10 | BMW i4 | eDrive35 | 🔵 NMC | 66 kWh gross |
| | eDrive40 / M50 | 🔵 NMC | 80–83 kWh pack |
| 11 | Mercedes EQA | 250 / 300 / 350 4Matic | 🔵 NMC | From CATL / Farasis suppliers |
| 12 | Cupra Born | 58 / 77 kWh | 🔵 NCM | Same pack as ID.3 Pro S |
| 13 | Volvo EX40 (XC40 Recharge) | Single / Twin Motor | 🔵 NMC | LG Energy cells |
| 14 | Hyundai Kona Electric (2024) | 48 kWh Std | 🔵 NMC | Smaller pack same chemistry |
| | 65 kWh LR | 🔵 NMC | NMC 811 cells |
| 15 | Peugeot e-208 (2024 Gen2) | 51 kWh | 🔵 NMC 811 | Stellantis next-gen pack |
| 16 | Mercedes EQB | 250 / 300 / 350 4Matic | 🔵 NMC | Shared with EQA |
| 17 | VW ID.7 | Pro / Pro S | 🔵 NCM | MEB large pack (NCM 811) |
| 18 | Renault Mégane E-Tech | EV40 / EV60 | 🔵 NMC 811 | LG Energy packs |
| 19 | Fiat 500e | 42 kWh | 🔵 NMC | Undisclosed but most sources NMC |
| 20 | Kia Niro EV | 64.8 kWh | 🔵 NCM | CATL NCM cells |
🧭 Chemistry distribution across top 20
| Chemistry | # of Models (Primary Trim) | Approx. Share (%) |
|---|
| 🔵 NMC/NCM | 13 | ~65 % |
| 🟩 LFP | 3 (models + RWD variants) | ~15 % |
| 🟠 NCA | 2 (models + variants) | ~10 % |
| 🟣 Mixed / Hybrid lineups | 2 | ~10 % |
🌡️ Nordic relevance (chemistry vs cold)
| Chemistry | Winter efficiency | Fast charge below 0 °C | Durability | Comment |
|---|
| 🟩 LFP | ⚙️ –15–20 % range loss | Slow | 🟢 Very long life | Budget EVs, garage charging |
| 🔵 NMC | 👍 Good | Medium | 👍 Good | Balanced all-round |
| 🟠 NCA | 👍 Very good | Fast | ⚠️ Sensitive to heat | Premium, long-range EVs |
