This document explains differences in the definition and context of the terms "cost" and "price" for automotive lithium-ion batteries.
June 13, 2017
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Values of current energy technology costs and prices, available from a variety of sources, can sometimes vary. While some of this variation can be due to differences in the specific materials or configurations assumed, it can also reflect differences in the definition and context of the terms "cost" and "price". This fact sheet illustrates and explains this latter source of variation in a case study of automotive lithium-ion batteries.