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Chinese automaker BYD says its solid-state electric vehicle battery technology is close to being ready for real-world use. Solid-state batteries promise greater range, faster charging and improved safety over today's lithium-ion cells, and automakers worldwide are racing to commercialise them. A breakthrough from BYD, the world's largest EV maker, would be a major step in the industry's shift to next-generation battery tech.

A study reported by The Guardian has found that used, high-mileage electric vehicles are more reliable than equivalent petrol cars, challenging a common assumption that EV durability drops sharply with age and mileage. The finding is being shared widely among drivers and environmental commentators, with many pointing to it as further evidence that electric cars are a dependable long-term alternative to combustion engines.

Chinese EV maker BYD says its solid-state battery technology is almost ready for real-world use, with the technology expected around 2027. Solid-state batteries promise greater energy density, faster charging and improved safety over today's lithium-ion cells, and BYD is one of several manufacturers racing to bring them to production electric vehicles.

Used electric vehicle batteries could be given a second life as large-scale storage, helping Europe hold on to the solar and wind power that is currently wasted when supply exceeds demand. Reporting describes the retired batteries as 'a gold mine' for the energy transition, since they can store cheap renewable electricity and release it when the grid needs it, easing curtailment and supporting Europe's shift away from fossil fuels.

General Motors says it has completed a closed-loop electric vehicle battery recycling pilot in which 100% of the metals used were recycled materials. The announcement, reported by Electric Cars Report, signals that batteries recovered from vehicles can be processed and returned into new cell production. If scaled, closed-loop recycling could reduce GM's dependence on newly mined lithium, nickel and cobalt and cut the environmental footprint of its EV supply chain.

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.

A new study using UK data indicates that used electric vehicles hold up better than petrol and diesel cars as mileage climbs, challenging persistent doubts about long-term battery durability. The findings are being shared among electric vehicle advocates and clean-energy commentators, who say they strengthen the case for buying second-hand EVs over comparable gas-powered cars.

Used electric vehicle sales reached a record high in March, according to a report by InsideEVs. The figures run counter to ongoing narratives about an EV slowdown, suggesting demand for cheaper, second-hand electric cars remains strong even as new EV sales growth cools in some markets.

Electric vehicles sharply cut global fuel consumption in 2025, according to a report highlighted by InsideEVs. As EV adoption accelerates worldwide, millions of barrels of gasoline and diesel demand are being displaced, marking one of the most significant shifts in transport energy use to date. Industry observers see it as evidence that electrification is now materially reshaping oil demand.

OBE Power has secured a new equity investment that it will use to expand its electric vehicle charging network across North America. The company, a provider of EV charging solutions, says the funding will support its growth plans in the region. The announcement was reported by Charged EVs, though further financial details of the deal have not been disclosed.

Côte d’Ivoire-based EV.Tech has secured an investment from Enko Capital to expand its electric vehicle charging network across the country. The deal signals growing investor interest in African clean-mobility infrastructure, with the startup expected to use the funds to scale charging points and support adoption of electric vehicles in the region.