UK-based startup Integrals Power announced on Tuesday that it has commenced shipping its lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) cathode materials to automakers and battery manufacturers for evaluation.
According to CEO Behnam Hormozi, shipments have already been delivered to three clients, with additional trials planned for ten more companies across Europe and the United States, though the names of the clients were not disclosed.
Achieving testing agreements with automakers is considered a crucial step for battery materials suppliers. Integrals Powerâs LFP cathodes are designed to compete with Chinese suppliers, which dominate global LFP production, providing a cost-effective option for electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
The companyâs LMFP cathode technology, incorporating manganese, is intended to boost energy density and extend EV range by approximately 20% at no additional cost, Hormozi noted.
“Cost is the priority in the EV market,” Hormozi said, citing high interest from major automakers. Integrals Power, which operates a small pilot production line in the UK, plans to establish its first full-scale production facility by 2027. The startup has raised ÂŁ5 million ($6.41 million) from private investors and government grants, and some potential clients have shown interest in producing the cathode materials under a licensing agreement.
