CATL’s Latest LFP Battery Blows The Competition Out Of The Water
China's CATL unveiled its third‑generation Shenxing lithium‑iron‑phosphate (LFP) battery, capable of charging from 10% to 90% in just 6 minutes and 27 seconds. The pack retains over 90% of its original capacity after 1,000 ultra‑fast charging cycles and boasts an industry‑leading internal resistance of 0.25 mΩ. CATL reports a 10C‑15C C‑rate, pulse‑heating technology, and shoulder‑cooling that improve efficiency by roughly 20%. These figures outpace rivals such as BYD’s Blade 2.0 and Geely’s Shield Gold Brick.
Think Fast-Charging Ruins EV Batteries? Look At This 111,000-Mile Tesla Model Y
An ex‑taxi Tesla Model Y with 111,000 miles was examined after being charged almost exclusively on DC fast chargers. Diagnostic data shows the vehicle used just 36 kWh from home charging and 32,684 kWh from fast chargers, yet its battery retains 92%...
SpaceX Bought Nearly 20% Of Tesla Cybertrucks Sold In Q4
Tesla recorded just over 7,000 Cybertruck deliveries in Q4 2025, a sharp decline from the 39,000 units sold in its first full year. Bloomberg analysis of S&P Global Mobility data shows SpaceX purchased 1,279 trucks, and related Musk ventures added...
High Gas Prices Are Already Helping Hyundai Sell More EVs, CEO Says
Hyundai’s U.S. electric‑vehicle sales surged 40% between February and March 2026, a jump the company’s CEO attributes to record‑high gasoline prices. The Ioniq 5 recorded a 27% rise to 4,425 units in March, while Ioniq 9 sales more than doubled to 905...
Ford's Skunkworks EV Tech Will Make It Into Hybrids Too
Ford’s secretive skunkworks EV team is channeling its latest electric‑powertrain breakthroughs into the automaker’s upcoming hybrid lineup. By leveraging the low‑cost drive units developed for a forthcoming $30,000 mid‑size electric pickup, Ford aims to make its hybrids more efficient and...
Ionna Is Teaming Up With Circle K To Boost Its EV Charging Network
Ionna, a consortium of eight automakers, announced a partnership with convenience‑store chain Circle K to install high‑powered EV chargers at more than 350 locations across the United States. The deal also transfers Circle K’s existing network of 378 charging ports at 93...
'We Should Not Let Them Into Our Country': Ford CEO On Chinese EVs
Ford CEO Jim Farley warned that allowing Chinese electric vehicles into the United States would devastate domestic manufacturing and erode U.S. auto jobs. He highlighted that more than 100 Chinese EV makers can produce cheaper, feature‑rich cars at a scale...
Tesla Drivers Must Pass A Quiz To Enable FSD In Europe
Tesla has launched its Full Self‑Driving (Supervised) feature in Europe, beginning with the Netherlands. Before activation, owners must complete an in‑car safety tutorial and pass a two‑question quiz confirming they understand the system’s limits and their responsibility. The quiz satisfies...
Mercedes Finally Has Better EV Numbers. But One Market Ruined The Quarter
Mercedes‑Benz’s EV sales rose 11% to 50,400 units in Q1, while total global deliveries fell 6% due to a 27% slump in China amid a price war. Europe contributed a 7% EV increase and the United States a 20% rise...
The Kia Telluride Hybrid Just Landed. An EREV Option Arrives In 2029
Kia announced at its 2026 CEO Investor Day that an extended‑range electric vehicle (EREV) version of the three‑row Telluride SUV will arrive in the United States in 2029, followed by a body‑on‑frame pickup slated for 2030. The automaker will expand...
Car Buyers Don't Like Subscriptions. Car Companies Are Pushing Them For Driver-Assistance Tech Anyway.
Automakers are increasingly locking driver‑assistance features behind monthly subscriptions, with Tesla charging $99 for Full Self‑Driving, Rivian $49.99, GM’s Super Cruise $20‑$40, Ford’s BlueCruise $49.99, and Lucid previewing $69‑$199 plans. While the model promises recurring revenue, many buyers express subscription...
Don’t Call It A Tesla Semi: China’s Windrose Delivers First EV Truck In The U.S.
Chinese EV truck maker Windrose has handed its first Global E700 electric tractor to Texas‑based logistics firm Allogic, marking the startup’s inaugural delivery in the United States. The 1,400‑horsepower rig boasts a 416‑mile range on a full load, powered by...
Walmart’s DC Fast Charging Network Already Has Hundreds Of Ports
Retail giant Walmart has expanded its EV fast‑charging network by 50% in just two months, now operating 31 DC fast‑charging stations with 224 high‑power connectors across the United States. The chargers are 400 kW units supplied by Alpitronic and ABB, each...
Polestar Wants Tesla Owners To Jump Ship With A Massive $21,000 Discount
Swedish automaker Polestar has launched aggressive incentives aimed at Tesla drivers, slashing up to $21,000 off the 2025 Polestar 3 and up to $14,000 off the upcoming Polestar 4 when financed. The offers, which require proof of Tesla ownership and qualifying financing,...
This New Electric Car Nearly Fills Its Battery In Under 9 Minutes
Geely’s Lynk & Co 10+ sedan can charge from 10% to 97% state of charge in just 8 minutes 42 seconds, thanks to a 900‑volt Shield Gold Brick battery that accepts over 1.1 megawatts of power. The 100 kWh pack delivers a...