Mabeo, Reuben TThakoordeen, Renesh RMoholisa, Tsolo EKhumalo, Ntethelelo P2026-03-122026-03-122026-02978-3-032-12578-1978-3-032-12579-8https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-12579-8_67http://hdl.handle.net/10204/14752This study investigates the performance and thermal effects of different charging protocols for Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries, focusing on their efficiency and impact on battery temperature. Five protocols—Constant Current (CC), Constant Power (CP), Constant Current Constant Voltage (CCCV), Constant Power Constant Current (CPCC), and Constant Power Constant Voltage (CPCV)—were applied to a commercial LFP battery pack. The results reveal that while the CPCV protocol provides the highest energy and coulombic efficiencies, it also induces significant heat, which can be detrimental. In contrast, the CCCV protocol, although less efficient, offers better temperature control, making it more suitable for applications where thermal management is critical. This study highlights the trade-offs between efficiency and thermal management in battery charging protocols, offering insights for optimizing battery performance in various applicationsAbstractenLithium Iron PhosphateLFPConstant CurrentConstant PowerConstant Current Constant VoltageArticleN/A