Some electric cars also use lead-acid batteries, which are less expensive than lithium-ion batteries but are also heavier and have a shorter lifespan. Lead-acid batteries are typically used in older electric vehicles or in vehicles that are used for short distances.
There are also a number of other types of batteries that are being developed for use in electric cars, such as solid-state batteries and metal-air batteries. These batteries have the potential to offer even higher energy densities and longer lifespans than lithium-ion batteries, but they are still in the early stages of development and are not yet commercially available.
