Battery enterprise production cost analysis

How do battery production cost models affect cost competitiveness?

Battery production cost models are critical for evaluating the cost competitiveness of different cell geometries, chemistries, and production processes. To address this need, we present a detailed bottom-up approach for calculating the full cost, marginal cost, and levelized cost of various battery production methods.

Does the cost model influence the total battery cell production cost?

Since the developed cost model is tied to a large volume of parameters and variables, conducting a sensitivity analysis gives insights into the influence of parameters on the total battery cell production cost. First, the sensitivity of the current cost model to different battery chemistries is examined.

How does the review contribute to the field of battery cost modeling?

The review contributes to the field of battery cost modeling in different ways. First, the review provides a detailed overview of the most relevant studies published in the field of battery cost modeling in the recent years. Second, we introduce a framework for the evaluation of future cost models.

Are battery production cost models transparent and standardized?

Battery production cost models are critical for evaluating cost competitiveness but frequently lack transparency and standardization. A bottom-up approach for calculating the full cost, marginal cost, and levelized cost of various battery production methods is proposed, enriched by a browser-based modular user tool.

How is battery production cost measured?

Battery production cost can be measured by full, levelized, and marginal costs. Several studies analyze the full costs, but the components are not clearly defined. For example, capital costs and taxes are omitted by most authors.

Does battery cost accounting have a cost structure?

As battery cost accounting lacks standards, previous cost calculations widely differ in how they calculate costs and what they classify as costs. By discussing different cell cost impacts, our study supports the understanding of the cost structure of a lithium-ion battery cell and confirms the model’s applicability.