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- 1BYD says much better EV batteries are coming next yearโBYD says that way better EV batteries are coming next year
Chinese EV maker BYD says a significantly improved electric vehicle battery will arrive next year, promising better performance over current technology. The announcement puts further pressure on rivals like Tesla and CATL in the increasingly competitive battery and EV market, where battery breakthroughs on range, charging speed and cost are a key differentiator.
- 2Electric Vehicles Surpass Gasoline and Diesel Cars in Europe for First TimeโElectric Vehicles Surpass Gasoline, Diesel in Europe for First Time
Electric vehicles have outsold gasoline and diesel cars in Europe for the first time, according to reports by Korean media including Chosun Ilbo. The milestone marks a turning point for the European auto market, highlighting how quickly battery-powered cars have moved from the margins to mainstream dominance across the continent.
- 3LG Chem and Volkswagen team up on new materialsโLG Chem teams with Volkswagen to develop new materials
South Korean chemical maker LG Chem and German automaker Volkswagen have announced a partnership to develop new materials. The collaboration signals growing cooperation between battery and materials suppliers and carmakers as the auto industry works to secure supply chains and advance technologies such as lighter components and next-generation battery materials. Details on the scope and value of the deal have not been disclosed, but industry watchers view it as another step in deepening ties between Asian suppliers and European automakers.
- 4Geely and Nio sign deal to expand EV battery swappingโEV battery swap stations could be coming to a street near you soon, as Geely and Nio sign a deal to 'accelerate' the technology
Chinese automakers Geely and Nio have signed an agreement to accelerate the rollout of battery swap technology for electric vehicles, a system that lets drivers exchange a depleted battery for a charged one in minutes instead of waiting to recharge. The deal could bring swap stations to more locations, though financial terms and timelines have not been disclosed.
- 5BYD confirms 2027 launch of solid-state battery electric carโBYD has confirmed plans to launch an electric car with a solid-state battery in 2027
Chinese automaker BYD has confirmed plans to bring an electric car with a solid-state battery to market in 2027. The move would place the world's largest EV maker among the first automakers to commercialise the technology, which promises greater energy density, faster charging and improved safety over conventional lithium-ion cells.
- 6Nio Gains 3% as Geely Buys 30% Stake in Battery Swap UnitโNio Advances 3% as Geely Takes 30% Stake in Battery Swapping Unit; XPeng and Tesla Pull Back
Chinese EV maker Nio saw its shares rise about 3% after Geely agreed to take a 30% stake in its battery swapping business. The investment is seen as a vote of confidence in Nio's power-swap network strategy. Meanwhile, rivals XPeng and Tesla both traded lower in the same session, making the stake news a rare bright spot among Chinese electric vehicle stocks.
- 7High-mileage electric cars more reliable than petrol, study findsโผHigh-mileage electric cars are more reliable than petrol ones, study finds
A new study reported by The Guardian finds that used electric cars with high mileage are more reliable than equivalent petrol vehicles. The findings challenge a common assumption that EV batteries and motors wear out quickly, and are drawing attention as more drivers consider second-hand electric cars amid the broader shift away from combustion engines.
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Electric vehicles offering around 300 miles of range have become the standard expectation for new models, according to a new analysis from InsideEVs. The publication asks whether 400 miles will be the next benchmark as battery technology improves and automakers compete on range figures. The piece is prompting debate among EV enthusiasts about whether consumers actually need that much range or whether charging infrastructure matters more.
- 9FAW-Volkswagen unveils Jetta M6 electric sedanโFAW-Volkswagen introduces the Jetta M6 electric sedan
FAW-Volkswagen, the German-Chinese joint venture, has introduced the Jetta M6, a new fully electric sedan. The model extends the Jetta brand, long known for affordable combustion cars in China, into the battery-electric segment. Details on specifications, pricing and launch markets are limited so far, and the announcement is drawing attention from observers tracking how established joint ventures respond to China's fast-moving EV competition.