Glossary / General

NMC

13 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

NMC is a type of battery used in electric cars that combines nickel, manganese, and cobalt. It helps the battery store more energy and stay safe while being cost-effective.

Technical Definition

NMC stands for Nickel Manganese Cobalt, which is a type of lithium-ion battery chemistry that combines nickel, manganese, and cobalt in its cathode. This chemistry is known for providing a good balance of energy density, thermal stability, and cost.

Hear It Discussed

"Three power outputs, two battery options, LFP or NMC"
BRIEFLY: ID Polo, BMW iX3, Ford & more | 30 Apr 2026 EV News Daily - Technology and Business of EVs 02:19

"Because the tax credit went away, it no longer was important for Slate to use the NMC, uh, battery technology because they needed to do NMC because LFP batteries were only coming from China."
Episode 455: Guest Chad Kirchner, 2026 Dodge Charger Six Pack Scat Pack, Hankook Ventus S1 Tire Test Update, Slate Pickup, Polestar Leave U.S. Unnamed Automotive Podcast 47:16

"And as I said, the LFP was sort of a preference. Although I think I could have dealt with NMC."
120 - Why is Zeekr booming? Plus Government incentive clarity at last Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars - The EV Podcast 07:13