
CATL NMC811 vs LFP Batteries: Thermal Runaway Comparison
This paper presents a comparative study on the thermal runaway propagation of CATL batteries using NMC811 and LFP as cathode materials. The main conclusions are as follows: Thermal Runaway Propagation Characteristics The peak temperature during thermal runaway of NMC811 batteries (899°C) is significantly higher than that of LFP batteries (524°C). In addition, the thermal runaway propagation speed of NMC811 batteries is five times that of LFP batteries. This indicates that NMC811 batteries require additional safety measures, such as inter-cell spacing and thermal barriers, to meet safety standards. Gas Emission The gas volume, gas flow rate, and gas temperature released by NMC811 batteries during thermal runaway are all higher than





