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MG Says Its 2025 Semi-Solid-State EV Won’t Break The Bank

2025 is shaping up to be a big year for solid-state batteries in EVs and SAIC-owned MG wants to be at the forefront.

By Andrei Nedelea

Battery Tech - Dec 19

How Mercedes’ Craziest Experiment Gave Us Its Most Important EV Yet

A Mercedes-Benz engineer tells us how the learnings from the record-breaking EQXX led to the upcoming CLA sedan.

By Tim Stevens

Technology - Dec 16

Stellantis Promises Half-Price Lithium-Sulfur EV Batteries ‘By 2030’

The auto giant is joining forces with Zeta Energy to bring cheaper, lighter and faster-charging EV batteries to market by the end of the decade.

By Iulian Dnistran

Battery Tech - Dec 09

‘Game Changer’: Honda Solid-State EVs With 620 Miles Of Range Coming This Decade

Honda claims its future EVs will even go as far as 776 miles on a full charge after 2040. There is one big issue, though.

By Iulian Dnistran

Battery Tech - Dec 06

Battery Replacement Costs Are Poised To Plunge: 'Cheaper Than Fixing An Engine'

A new report highlights the outsize effect of falling lithium prices on used EVs and second-life batteries.

By Suvrat Kothari

Battery Tech - Nov 24

Mercedes Wants EV Battery Packs With Both NMC And LFP Cells

This was made possible by an innovative new power converter that can be integrated into the battery pack at a cell level.

By Andrei Nedelea

Battery Tech - Nov 22

Honda Is Getting Closer To Making Solid-State Batteries

The automaker built a demonstration production line to figure out how to make affordable, high-density solid-state batteries for EVs and everything else.

By Iulian Dnistran

Battery Tech - Nov 21

CATL's New Sodium-Ion EV Battery Works In -40 Degree Cold

Some Chinese EVs already use sodium-ion batteries. Now they're hoping to unlock new levels of extreme weather performance.

By Suvrat Kothari

Battery Tech - Nov 18

America Is In The Middle Of A Secret Battery Boom

Don't look now, but the U.S. is quietly turning into a battery giant. But can this last under the new White House?

By Patrick George

Battery Tech - Nov 13

2026 Rivian R2 Will Get New LG Cells With 'Six Times' The Capacity

Korean battery giant LG Energy Solution will supply next-generation U.S. made battery packs for the Tesla Model Y rival.

By Suvrat Kothari

Battery Tech - Nov 07

The Life Cycle Of An EV Battery: From Manufacturing To Recycling

Understanding the journey of an EV battery has never been more important. 

By Bryce Cornet

Battery Tech - Nov 01

CATL Developed World's First Hybrid Battery With EV-Like Range

The CATL Freevoy battery is claimed to be the world's first battery for EREVs and PHEVs delivering as much range as BEVs.

By Suvrat Kothari

Battery Tech - Oct 24

The Dodge Charger Daytona Is Getting Solid-State Batteries

Stellantis is incorporating Factorial’s solid-state cells into a demonstration fleet.

By Iulian Dnistran

Battery Tech - Oct 23

The Peugeot 3008 Is The World's Cheapest EV With A 100 kWh battery

With a range of 435 miles and a price tag of $59,400, the French SUV from Stellantis beats the competition.

By Eric Loveday

Battery Tech - Oct 20

The U.S. Plans To Combat EV Fires With Groundbreaking Technology

A company that won research grants from NASA will produce super-light materials to tackle EV fires.

By Suvrat Kothari

Battery Tech - Oct 17

GM Will Dump 'Ultium' Branding, Rethink How It Does Batteries

The future of GM batteries will no longer be "one type fits all," but more customized for individual EVs.

By Suvrat Kothari

Battery Tech - Oct 08

VW-Backed Startup 24M Might Have The Answer To EV Battery Fires

The difference between an overcharged battery using 24M’s Impervio separator and one without it is substantial.

By Iulian Dnistran

Battery Tech - Oct 04

Tesla Isn't Giving Up The Battery Race Yet: Report

The automaker is developing four new battery types for future EVs. One of them will power the upcoming Robotaxi.

By Suvrat Kothari

Battery Tech - Oct 03

EV Batteries Can Outlast A Vehicle’s Lifetime With Minimal Degradation, Study Finds

The battery degradation rate in modern EVs has gone down by almost a quarter in the past five years.

By Iulian Dnistran

Battery Tech - Sep 17

Tesla May Have Solved Its 4680 Battery Problems

Tesla is now producing almost a half-million new 4680 cells every day.

By Rob Stumpf

Battery Tech - Sep 16

Future Mercedes-Benz EVs May Get Solid-State Batteries With 80% More Range

American battery company Factorial said its new solid-state battery can improve EV range and charging speeds while reducing fire risks.

By Suvrat Kothari

Battery Tech - Sep 10

To Boost EV Battery Health, This Unexpected Step May Be Groundbreaking

A Toyota-funded research project found a charging practice that extends battery lifespan by up to 70%.

By Suvrat Kothari

Battery Tech - Sep 01

Kia EV9 Battery Pack Teardown: ’A Wonderful Design’

A top-notch battery pack that’s easy to repair in case something goes wrong.

By Iulian Dnistran

Battery Tech - Aug 27

Is EV Manufacturing Bad For The Environment?

Buckle up: This one won't be so pretty. But there are reasons the future can be better than the misery fossil fuels bring too.

By Tim Stevens

EV Myths Discharged - Aug 26