Environmental life cycle assessment of a battery pack for a full electric hyper car = Environmental and economic life cycle assessment of a battery pack for a full electric hyper car

In the rapidly evolving landscape of automotive technology, hypercars combine high performance with cutting-edge innovations. As the automotive industry shifts towards electrification to mitigate environmental impacts, the development of efficient and sustainable battery packs is paramount. The context of this study is set against the background of increasing emphasis on sustainable transportation solutions. Hypercars, often equipped with the latest technological advancements, serve as an ideal platform for exploring the potential of various battery chemistries in high-performance applications. This study aims to identify the environmentally performance of battery solutions for hypercars, thereby contributing to the broader goal of sustainable mobility presenting a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of a battery pack for hypercar application and comparing the environmental impact of battery packs based on different cell chemistries for the same purpose, including Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP), Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC)and others. Analysis evaluate the environmental impacts across various indicators, such as global warming potential, acidification, eutrophication, and resource depletion. The LCA conducted covers the entire life cycle of the battery pack focusing from raw material extraction through manufacturing. The results show that LFP cells have lower environmental impact compared to other chemistries under analysis. However, when integrated into the complete battery pack for hypercar applications, LFP-based solutions exhibit significantly higher impacts. This discrepancy is attributed to the lower energy density of LFP cells, requiring larger and heavier battery packs to achieve the desired performance levels. On the other hand, NMC 811 cells show an optimal trade-off, balancing performance and environmental impacts. NMC-based battery packs provide a favourable combination of high energy density and comparatively lower environmental impacts, making them a promising option for the application. Future studies on the environmental impacts of battery packs will prioritize the use phase, recycling and end-of-life stages. They will investigate into optimizing energy efficiency during use to minimize emissions and explore advanced recycling techniques to recover critical raw materials. These efforts aim to close the loop on battery life cycles, significantly reducing the overall environmental footprint and fostering a circular economy in the battery industry.