NMC battery storage cost breakdown in Switzerland 2026

How much does a NMC battery pack cost?

The cost and prices calculated in previous sections are only valid for small production quantities. Therefore the current cost of goods sold for automotive NMC battery packs will be used as a baseline, which is around 300 dollar/kWh according to literature [54, 66, 67].

What is the difference between NMC based and silicon based batteries?

NMC based batteries can be seen as the current state of the art batteries and silicon based ones as state of the art batteries in 10–15 years as shown by the roadmap in Figure 4. Process-based cost modeling is used in order to calculate the detailed material cost in dollar/kWh for each battery type.

How much will a battery cost in 2026/27?

That trend is expected to continue. In 2026/27, the average pack price is expected to fall below $100/kWh, based on raw material costs, competition, and pressure from alternative technology such as Na-ion batteries, which could be 30% cheaper than LFP devices when production of the former is scaled up.

How will mass production affect the cost of battery pack?

This mass production will be one of the driving forces of the decreasing cost of battery pack. The trends deduced from the roadmap of lithium-ion batteries show that within the next decade improvements regarding energy density and safety can be expected.

How will a collaborative approach affect battery storage costs?

This collaborative approach has accelerated manufacturing improvements and cost reductions. Current projections indicate that utility-scale battery storage costs will continue to decrease by 8-10% annually through 2030, driven by increased production volumes and ongoing technological innovations.

Which NMC should be used as a baseline?

A NMC with ratio 6:2:2 will be used as a baseline for this calculations since this nickel rich type has a high energy density and is considered the current state of the art. It is also suited to increase the overall cell voltage which was described as one of the future trends.