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LG 2170 NMC · Generation 2

LG 5L

5L[1][2]

The workhorse NMC pack of Shanghai and Berlin Long Range and Performance cars, built with LG M50 cells.

NMC2170 cylindrical2021 – presentCommunity
Gross capacity
78.8 kWh
conflicting reports
Usable capacity
75 kWh
Cells
Unknown
Pack mass
≈456 kg
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Pack · top view

Module layout unverified

Cell supplier
LG Energy Solution
Cell
LG M50

About this pack

The 5L became the standard Long Range and Performance pack for Model 3 and Model Y built in Shanghai, and for Model Y built in Berlin from March 2022. Community sources identify the LG M50 cell inside, and the Akkuwiki lists the pack at 78.8 kWh under part number family 1700012.

A Chinese regulatory comparison reported by autoevolution puts the previous Shanghai Long Range pack with LGES cells at 81.65 kWh. That article does not name the pack code, and definitions of gross capacity differ between sources, so both figures are shown.

Specifications

Pack data, value by value

  • Manufacturer-confirmed
  • Documented
  • Community-reported
  • Estimated

Every value shows its evidence level and sources. “Unknown” means no source we trust has published it. We never fill gaps with assumptions.

Gross capacity: 3 reported valuesspread 2.85 kWh · 3.6%

Filled dot: the value shown as primary (the most specific source for this pack). Rings: other reported values. Differences often come from different definitions of gross capacity.

Gross capacityTotal energy incl. bottom buffer
78.8 kWhCommunity[1]

Other reported values:

  • 81.7 kWh[4]Chinese regulatory figure for the previous Shanghai Long Range LGES pack. Mapping to code 5L is inferred from timing.
  • 79 kWh[2][5]
Usable capacityEnergy available 100% → 0%
75 kWhCommunity[3]

Catalogue figure; community measurements vary.

Chemistry
NMCDocumented[2][3]
Cell format
2170Documented[2]
Cell supplier
LG Energy SolutionDocumented[3][2]
Cell count
Unknown
ConfigurationSeries × parallel
Unknown
Modules
Unknown
Nominal voltage
Unknown
Architecture
Unknown
Pack mass
456 kgEstimated[7]

Derived from reports that the 5M weighs 448 kg, 8 kg less than its predecessor.

Energy densityPack level
173 Wh/kgEstimated

Calculated by Tesla Battery Atlas from gross capacity ÷ pack mass. Not a published figure.

Structural pack
NoEstimated
Peak DC charging
Unknown

The cell

LG M50

Community sources identify the LG M50 as the cell inside the 5L pack.

186502170Ø21 mm70 mm4680DRAWN TO SCALE · DASHED: OTHER CYLINDRICAL FORMATS

Cell data

Dimensions
Ø21 × 70 mmCommunity[3]
Capacity
5 AhCommunity[]

Reported as 5,000 mAh.

Nominal voltage
Unknown
Energy per cell
Unknown
Chemistry
NMCCommunity[3][2]

Capacity in context

Gross capacity of every documented pack. Hatched bars are disputed ranges; packs with unknown capacity are omitted.

  1. Cybertruck 4680123
  2. Model S/X 100103
  3. Model S/X 2021+100
  4. Model S/X 9090
  5. LG 5N88.2
  6. Model S 8585
  7. LG 5M84.7
  8. Panasonic 3L82.1
  9. Roadster 3.0 (R80)80
  10. Tesla 8L79
  11. LG 5L78.8
  12. Panasonic 377.8
  13. Model S/X 7575
  14. LG 5C74.5
  15. Tesla 4680 Structural (Model Y)69
  16. CATL 6M62.5
  17. CATL 6L60
  18. BYD 7C55–60 (disputed)
  19. CATL 6C55
  20. Panasonic 1L55
  21. Panasonic 1C53.1
  22. Roadster ESS53

Applications

Where this pack is installed

Each row is a documented link between this pack and a vehicle variant, with its factory, period and evidence. A variant may also appear with other packs.

Model 3Open in finder
VariantPeriodFactoryMarketCodeEvidence
Long Range AWDModel 3 (2017–2023)2021 – 2023ShanghaiNot market-specificE5LD
Community[2][5]
PerformanceModel 3 (2017–2023)2021 – 2023ShanghaiNot market-specific—
Community[2]
Long Range AWDModel 3 Highland (2023–)Sep 2023 – 2025ShanghaiNot market-specific—
Community[9]
Long Range RWDModel 3 Highland (2023–)2024 – 2025ShanghaiNot market-specific—
Community[9]
PerformanceModel 3 Highland (2023–)Apr 2024 – end not documentedShanghaiNot market-specific—
Community[9]

Listed as LG NMC with 75–79 kWh; the 5L code is inferred from the capacity.

Long Range AWDModel 3 Highland (2023–)2024 – end not documentedFremontNorth America—
Community[10]

Forum reports say US Long Range cars use LG NMC cells made in China. The pack code is not confirmed.

Model YOpen in finder
VariantPeriodFactoryMarketCodeEvidence
Long Range AWDModel Y (2020–2025)2021 – 2025ShanghaiNot market-specificY5LD
Community[2][1]
Long Range AWDModel Y (2020–2025)Mar 2022 – 2025BerlinEuropeY5LD
Community[3]
PerformanceModel Y (2020–2025)2022 – 2025Shanghai, BerlinNot market-specific—
Community[3]
Long Range AWDModel Y Juniper (2025–)Jan 2025 – presentShanghai, BerlinNot market-specificY5LD
Community[11][6]

Juniper Long Range AWD cars have been reported with both the 5L and the newer 5M. China-built Long Range cars imported to Canada in 2026 were described with a 79 kWh LG pack.

Supply chain

  • LG Energy Solution NanjingChinaGigafactory ShanghaicellsDocumented[12][13][14]

    Documented by 2019–2020 reporting. Current plant-level allocation is not confirmed.

  • LG Energy Solution · plant not disclosedplant undisclosedGigafactory Berlin-BrandenburgcellsCommunity[3][15]

    Community sources report LG 2170 cells in Berlin-built Model Y. The supplying plant is not documented.

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Performance

Charging, advantages and tradeoffs

Peak DC charging

Unknown

No verified charging curve for this pack is in the database yet. Curves vary with temperature, state of charge and software, so we only publish curves backed by repeatable measurements.

Advantages

  • Shared across Model 3 and Model Y, Shanghai and Berlin, which simplifies parts supply. [3]

Tradeoffs

  • Regulatory registration data in Germany has been reported with outdated capacity figures for E5LD cars, which can mislead buyers. [8]

Identification

How to tell if your car has it

  • European cars: variant field (D.2) E5LD (Model 3) or Y5LD (Model Y) on the registration certificate or COC.
  • VIN prefix LRW = Shanghai, XP7 = Berlin-Brandenburg.
  • The part number on the high-voltage battery label and Tesla service records are definitive. A VIN alone does not encode the cell supplier or pack code.

History

Lineage in the LG 2170 NMC family

LG Energy Solution's NMC 2170 cells power Long Range and Performance Model 3 and Model Y built in Shanghai and Berlin, evolving through the 5C, 5L, 5M and 5N packs.

  1. LG 5C2020–2021 · 74.5 kWh
  2. LG 5L2021–now · 78.8 kWh
  3. LG 5M2025–now · 84.7 kWh
  4. LG 5N2025–now · 88.2 kWh
  1. Documented[16][3]

    Giga Berlin opens

    Tesla's European plant opens and builds the Model Y, initially with LG 2170 cells.

Related packs

Panasonic 3LvsTesla 8LvsLG 5CvsLG 5Mvs

Sources

16 references

  1. [1]
    [Wiki] Akkuwiki – Model 3 / Y / S / X / CT

    TFF Forum (Tesla Fahrer & Freunde)communityConsulted 28 Oct 2026Pending direct review

    Primary community reference for Model 3/Y pack codes. Used as a research reference only; its tables are not reproduced. Direct access was unavailable during compilation.

  2. [2]
    Quelles versions de batteries équipent les Tesla Model 3 et Y ?

    Fiches-Auto.frpressConsulted 28 Oct 2026Pending direct review

    Secondary table mapping pack codes to suppliers. States that its capacities are gross values.

  3. [3]
    Used Tesla Model Y: Battery, Variants, SoH

    AkkubriefdatabaseConsulted 28 Oct 2026Pending direct review

  4. [4]
    Long-Range Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Built at Giga Shanghai Get a Nice Battery Boost

    autoevolutionpressConsulted 28 Oct 2026Pending direct review

    Cites Chinese regulatory figures (84.85 kWh vs 81.65 kWh); does not name pack codes.

  5. [5]
    M3 LR Akku E5LD

    TFF ForumcommunityConsulted 28 Oct 2026Pending direct review

  6. [6]
    Tesla cancels Fremont-made Model Y Long Range orders in Canada after switching to imports from China

    Drive Tesla CanadapressPublished 12 Sep 2026Consulted 28 Oct 2026Pending direct review

  7. [7]
    New NMC battery for Model 3 and Model Y Long Range (LG M53 cells, 84.7 kWh, 448 kg)

    X (@TeslaNewswire)communityConsulted 28 Oct 2026Pending direct review

  8. [8]
    Akku E5LD 77 kWh Reichweite

    TFF ForumcommunityConsulted 28 Oct 2026Pending direct review

    Reports a registration document listing an outdated capacity figure.

  9. [9]
    Used Tesla Model 3 Battery Versions: LFP vs NCA, kWh by Year

    AutomarpressConsulted 28 Oct 2026Pending direct review

  10. [10]
    Is it just me or does no one seem to have the Highland battery specs?

    Tesla Motors ClubcommunityConsulted 28 Oct 2026Pending direct review

  11. [11]
    Model Y AWD – 5M Battery

    Tesla Motors ClubcommunityConsulted 28 Oct 2026Pending direct review

  12. [12]
    El Tesla Model 3 llevará baterías de LG y tecnología NCM 811

    Híbridos y EléctricospressPublished Sep 2019Consulted 28 Oct 2026Pending direct review

  13. [13]
    LG Chem completes battery spin-off

    electrive.compressPublished 2 Dec 2020Consulted 28 Oct 2026Pending direct review

    Relays Reuters reporting on Nanjing 2170 capacity for Tesla.

  14. [14]
    China: LG Chem To Double Battery Cell Output To Meet Tesla Demand

    InsideEVspressPublished Dec 2020Consulted 28 Oct 2026Pending direct review

  15. [15]
    La nouvelle batterie LG 5M de 84 kWh arrive sur la Model Y Propulsion Grande Autonomie

    X (@BlogTeslaFr)communityConsulted 28 Oct 2026Pending direct review

  16. [16]
    Elon Musk Opens Tesla Gigafactory In Germany

    Silicon UKpressPublished Mar 2022Consulted 28 Oct 2026Pending direct review