Batteries

Tesla's homemade 4680 battery cells are underperforming in Europe, quietly cutting Model Y range by 52 km and slowing DC charging speeds. European buyers are now…

Tesla is exploring a sophisticated new approach to thermal management through a recent patent involving air pressure and vacuum systems. Discover how this could…

BMW plans to launch a 1000bhp electric M3 with pricing aimed at matching its petrol counterpart, a strategic move to challenge Tesla and Porsche in the European high…

European garages now repair EV batteries at module level for under €2,000, while warranties cover most owners for 8 years. And a new iron battery promises 16 years of…

China's battery giant CATL has launched a lookup tool letting buyers verify which EVs use its cells. As the company pushes a premium narrative around ternary lithium,…

Finland's €783M Keliber mine will cover 10% of EU lithium demand. Meanwhile, the US discovered 2.3M tonnes in the Appalachians. Europe's battery independence race is…

LG Energy Solution has secured orders exceeding 100 GWh for its 46-series cylindrical cells, with reports identifying BMW as the customer. The decade-long contract,…

Shell's Triple 10 Challenge targets sub-10-minute charging, 10 km/kWh efficiency, and a 10-tonne CO₂ footprint using immersion cooling and a 34 kWh battery weighing…

Indian-German materials firm Epsilon CAM claims a breakthrough in LFP cathode technology with 159 mAh/g discharge capacity. Here's what the numbers mean for European…

Volkswagen has unveiled the fully electric ID. Polo. With up to 454 km of WLTP range, a €24,995 entry price in Germany, and a surprisingly spacious cabin, it targets…