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Are EV battery enclosures steel or mixed-material?

Some OEMs already have begun shifting to steel or mixed-material designs for their battery enclosures, Afseth acknowledged. Tesla is a prime example. The EV maker has reduced the amount of aluminum in the battery enclosure for the Model 3 and Model Y compared to what was used in its S and X models, according to Afseth.

What material is used for a battery enclosure?

The majority of long-range BEVs in production use aluminum as the main material for the battery enclosure. (Constellium) Mass reduction is the main driver behind aluminum battery enclosures, but thermal requirements prove challenging for the lightweight material.

Is Gigafactory's upcoming structural battery pack steel or aluminum?

“Statements made public about the upcoming structural battery pack to be used first in Berlin [Gigafactory] also mention that the upper and lower covers are steel, not aluminum,” he added.

Can aluminum battery enclosures be used for small cars?

(Constellium) Mass reduction is the main driver behind aluminum battery enclosures, but thermal requirements prove challenging for the lightweight material. Soon, it may no longer be economically beneficial to use aluminum, especially for the small cars that have moderate range and target the lowest possible price point.”