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The first MG with solid-state batteries arrives in 2025

The first MG with solid-state batteries arrives in 2025

The Chinese brand anticipates plans for its first model with the new batteries by 12 months: it will be unveiled in Q2 2025

By Brian Potter 1m ago

InstaVolt rolls out off-peak pricing in UK - charge up for less after dark

InstaVolt rolls out off-peak pricing in UK - charge up for less after dark

For now, the new prices can be accessed through the app.

By Angel Sergeev 27 August 2024

BMW and Mercedes reveal their battery suppliers after fire

BMW and Mercedes reveal their battery suppliers after fire

BMW uses Samsung SDI and CATL, Mercedes mainly Farasis and CATL

By Brian Potter 17 August 2024

Zeekr 007: The fastest charging electric car in the world?

Zeekr 007: The fastest charging electric car in the world?

New 75 kWh battery can allegedly be charged from 10 to 80 per cent in 10.5 minutes

By Brian Potter 16 August 2024

Here's what Porsche does with used Taycan batteries

Here's what Porsche does with used Taycan batteries

We explain what the new energy storage plant at the Porsche factory in Leipzig looks like

By Brian Potter 11 August 2024

Fiat will integrate charging cables into electric cars

Fiat will integrate charging cables into electric cars

It starts with the Grande Panda, which has a coiled cable hidden behind the logo on the front grille

By Brian Potter 7 August 2024

There are more than 33,000 charging locations in the UK

There are more than 33,000 charging locations in the UK

Going on a long trip with an EV? Not a problem anymore.

By Angel Sergeev 7 August 2024

Toyota builds a battery factory for Lexus

Toyota builds a battery factory for Lexus

The island of Kyushu (Nagasaki) will become the home of the electrified range

By Brian Potter 29 July 2024

Manufacturing / Production

Battery prices plummet in China, same will happen in Europe

Battery prices plummet in China, same will happen in Europe

Lower raw material costs and the use of LFP chemistry are making zero-emission cars more affordable.

By Brian Potter 22 July 2024

Bedford tops UK towns for free EV charging points, Liverpool lags behind

Bedford tops UK towns for free EV charging points, Liverpool lags behind

A new study reveals a stark inconsistency in free charging availability across Britain.

By Angel Sergeev 22 July 2024

Toshiba equips electric bus with niobium-titanate cells

Toshiba equips electric bus with niobium-titanate cells

NTO anode for extremely fast charging and long service life - with low energy density

By Brian Potter 8 July 2024

This electric vehicle charges faster than any other EV

This electric vehicle charges faster than any other EV

And it's lighter than a Lotus Evora

By Brian Potter 3 July 2024

This wireless charging is really 'superfast'

This wireless charging is really 'superfast'

American technicians succeeded in recharging a Porsche Taycan at 270 kW using new induction technology

By Brian Potter 22 June 2024

Porsche recharging station with 400 kW chargers inaugurated

Porsche recharging station with 400 kW chargers inaugurated

The station also consists of four 400 kW charging stations and a lounge accessible only to Porsche owners

By Brian Potter 18 June 2024

EV passports to be mandatory not only in the EU but also UK

EV passports to be mandatory not only in the EU but also UK

The generic public will have access to the information in the passports.

By Angel Sergeev 18 June 2024

Volkswagen will have its own energy ecosystem for home charging

Volkswagen will have its own energy ecosystem for home charging

The company partners with Otovo and will provide an integrated system with photovoltaic panels and storage batteries: saving up to 40%.

By Brian Potter 12 June 2024

Record charging of the Lotus Emeya: 10-80% in 14 minutes

Record charging of the Lotus Emeya: 10-80% in 14 minutes

Electric hyper-GT sets a new record for battery filling: here's how

By Brian Potter 12 June 2024

The streets of the future could have these electric charging 'trees'

The streets of the future could have these electric charging 'trees'

Gravity Technologies has designed prototypes with a vertical design and robotic arm for charging electric vehicles.

By Brian Potter 10 June 2024

The Volvo EX90 will be the first electric vehicle with a battery passport

The Volvo EX90 will be the first electric vehicle with a battery passport

The manufacturer will provide data on the materials, recycling rates and durability of the SUV's batteries.

By Brian Potter 5 June 2024

CATL shows first LFP battery for 1,000 km range and 4C charging

CATL shows first LFP battery for 1,000 km range and 4C charging

Higher energy density than BYD's new blade battery

By Brian Potter 2 May 2024

This battery is sodium ion and solid state

This battery is sodium ion and solid state

Combining the benefits of sodium accumulators with those of the solid electrolyte results in a conductivity 10 times higher than average

By Brian Potter 1 May 2024

EU needs eight times more charging points per year by 2030

EU needs eight times more charging points per year by 2030

According to ACEA, this is the only way to achieve the CO2 targets

By Brian Potter 30 April 2024

Google Maps prepares a more charging-friendly update

Google Maps prepares a more charging-friendly update

The popular navigation app will soon provide more information on how to find and use charging stations.

By Angel Sergeev 25 April 2024

Wireless charging: This is the system for parking your car properly

Wireless charging: This is the system for parking your car properly

Taxis in Vienna and Graz use a method using ultra-broadband to improve induction charging. This is how it works.

By Brian Potter 15 April 2024

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