Tesla
Tesla CATL LFP Prismatic (Standard Range)
LFP (lithium-iron-phosphate) cells from CATL (China) · 60 kWh total (57.5 kWh usable) · used in 5 model variants.
Tesla CATL LFP Prismatic (Standard Range)
Pack overview
Known issues
How this pack ages (industry context)
Industry fleet aggregates: 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs / 21 models (Geotab, 2026), and 95% range retention at 5 years on average across 30,000+ vehicles (Recurrent, 2026).
OEM warranty floor on this pack: 8 yr / 100k mi to 70% capacity.
Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. Individual results vary materially with climate, charging behavior, and DC fast-charge frequency.
Vehicles using this pack
Battery-Related NHTSA Recalls
Recalls affecting battery, charging, electric propulsion, or thermal-event systems on vehicles using this pack. Recalls are deduplicated across model variants; affected vehicles are listed for each campaign.
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2023 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. The pyrotechnic battery disconnect may be defective.
Consequence: A defective battery disconnect may not isolate the vehicle's high voltage battery after a crash or fault detection, increasing the risk of electrical shock and injury.
Affects: Tesla Model 3 2017-2020; Tesla Model 3 2021-2023
For TWD editorial coverage of major recall campaigns, see /recalls/.
Pack family
Tesla CATL LFP Prismatic (Standard Range) is part of the tesla-2170 family. Related packs:
Frequently Asked Questions
What chemistry is the Tesla CATL LFP Prismatic (Standard Range)?
The Tesla CATL LFP Prismatic (Standard Range) uses LFP (lithium-iron-phosphate) chemistry. Cells are supplied by CATL (China). Cell format: Prismatic. Pack architecture: Cell-to-pack (no modules), liquid-cooled, 360V.
What is the warranty on this pack?
8 years or 100,000 miles, with capacity coverage to 70% of original. Specific terms vary by year and trim; check the manufacturer's warranty booklet for the exact vehicle.
How much does this pack degrade over time?
Industry-wide fleet aggregates show roughly 2.3% average annual capacity loss across 22,700 EVs (Geotab, 2026), with about 95% range retention at five years on average across Recurrent's 30,000+ vehicle fleet (2026). Public per-pack degradation curves are not available for most models. The Tesla CATL LFP Prismatic (Standard Range) battery warranty runs 8 years / 100,000 miles to a 70% capacity floor, which is the OEM-guaranteed minimum within that period. Individual results vary with climate, charging habits, and DC fast-charging frequency.
Which vehicles use the Tesla CATL LFP Prismatic (Standard Range)?
Tesla Model 3 2017-2020 (Standard Range / RWD trim (China-built imports, primarily 2021-2023)); Tesla Model 3 2021-2023 (Standard Range / RWD trim (China-built imports, primarily 2021-2023)); Tesla Model 3 2024-2026 (Highland RWD trim (mixed sourcing; LFP on China-built builds)); Tesla Model Y 2020-2021 (RWD trim (LFP on later builds)); Tesla Model Y 2022-2024 (RWD trim (LFP on later builds)).