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Going far for less? Ford’s new battery says yes

So long, range anxiety. Ford's new battery might just mean more miles, fewer charging stops, and maybe even cheaper prices.

Shaynah Miranda on May 13, 2025

Ford is working on a new battery that could make EVs cheaper, safer, and able to travel longer.

Let’s be real, everyone loves electric cars until it’s time to charge or pay. Ford is preparing to bring a new type of electric vehicle battery to its lineup. The new battery, called Lithium-Manganese-Rich or LMR, is being developed by Ford’s in-house team at its Battery Center of Excellence in Michigan. While it’s not yet available in showrooms, Ford says they’ve already started making their second-generation LMR cells and are working to include them in new EVs before the end of the decade.

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So what makes this battery special? Ford says it will be safer, pack more energy, and cost less compared to current EV batteries, which means future electric Fords could go farther on a single charge and cost closer to what gas-powered cars do now. The company explained that this is a great step toward helping more people switch to EVs without worrying about range or price.

The LMR battery is expected to be as safe as the more stable LFP batteries currently used, while offering up to 20 percent more energy compared to other options. It’s also cheaper to make, thanks in part to manganese, an affordable and stable material that’s already been used in other vehicles like the Chevy Volt. Ford hasn’t said if it worked with any of its current battery partners like CATL or LG, but the project was handled by over 135 of Ford’s own engineers and battery experts.

Even with delays in other EV projects like the three-row SUV and electric F-150, Ford says it’s still moving forward with new EVs, which include a new mid-size electric pickup and an electric van. With the LMR battery, Ford wants to make sure these future vehicles are easier to afford and better for everyday use.

No one wants to do calculator math just to drive home. So if things go as planned, we might see this new battery powering Ford EVs in the next few years, and maybe even help lower prices for electric cars overall. You don’t have to wait till the end of the decade to drive a Ford, though. See what’s already available at AutoDeal.com.ph.