Yes, LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate) batteries are, in fact, a form of lithium-ion battery. The word “lithium-ion” refers to a wide range of lithium-ion battery chemistries. During the discharge and charge processes, all lithium-ion batteries use lithium ions as charge carriers, but they might have varied cathode and anode materials, which greatly alter their performance characteristics.

In the case of LiFePO4 lithium ion battery, the cathode material is lithium iron phosphate, while the anode is a graphite carbon electrode with a metallic backing. lithium LiFePO4 battery have a lower energy density than conventional lithium-ion batteries, but they have longer lifespans, higher thermal stability, and are safer in general.