Batteries

After $8.7 billion in EV-related charges, GM hit pause on the Indiana battery plant it once called a cornerstone of its EV plan

A new battery from CATL just leapfrogged BYD’s charging record and pushed EVs closer to gas-pump speeds

A new deal with Samsung SDI outlines how Mercedes plans to power its upcoming EV lineup, with a focus on NMC battery tech

Third-gen Shenxing LFP battery can charge from 10-80 percent in 6 minutes 27 seconds

Posh BYD brand Denza’s launch in Europe also brought news of ultra-fast charging that could make today’s rapid chargers feel a bit feeble

Ultra-fast EV charging has broken out in China, but a major European brand is skeptical

Rimac is supplying BMW’s facelifted i7 with a new battery that promises more range and faster charging than the outgoing model

The 2026 Nissan Leaf has been recalled over a battery defect that can trigger a fire even when the car is parked and not charging

BYD’s ‘flash charging’ is impressive, but BMW’s engineers say the hidden costs are something buyers should think hard about

A Tesla-owning Youtuber ran the same route at different speeds in his Model Y to see the effect on journey time and efficiency

A Tennessee battery plant is bringing back 700 workers as it shifts to LFP cells, marking a change in how these factories are now being used

A Donut Lab solid-state battery allows the motorcycle to charge from 10-80 percent in 12 minutes

With electric car demand wobbling, automakers are discovering batteries can make money elsewhere

The compact SUV takes aim at rivals like the BYD Atto 2 with new EV tech and familiar MG styling cues

The Finnish firm claims it has beaten the world’s largest carmakers and battery giants to commercializing solid-state cells

Going from a 10-70% charge takes five minutes, while a 97% charge comes four minutes later