#Ev Battery Material

BYD Produces Its 19 Millionth NEV as Fang Cheng Bao Opens Tai 9 Reservations

BYD has produced its 19 millionth new energy vehicle, and the milestone car is a Fang Cheng Bao Tai 9 plug-in hybrid SUV. The company announced the figure on Monday, 124 days after it marked its 17 millionth NEV on July 8, and Fang Cheng Bao opened reservations for the Tai 9 the same day.

BMW Raises 2027 iX5 60 xDrive Range Estimate to 450 Miles Ahead of EPA Rating

BMW has bumped its projected EPA driving range for the upcoming 2027 iX5 60 xDrive—the first battery-electric X5—to as much as 450 miles on a charge, a 15-mile gain over the preliminary figure shared at its June reveal. The updated number remains an internal BMW projection rather than a certified federal rating, with official EPA figures expected in the next few weeks.

Polestar Eyes LFP Batteries as It Targets a Climate-Neutral Car by 2035

Swedish EV maker Polestar is looking at lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology to help meet its 2035 target for a zero-emission production car, Head of Sustainability Fredrika Klarén said. Every current model in the Swedish brand’s lineup relies on nickel manganese cobalt cells, and the company has not yet named a launch timeline for an LFP-equipped vehicle.

Cadillac Brings 615-HP Lyriq-V to Australia and New Zealand

The right-hand-drive performance crossover produces 459 kW (615 hp) and 880 Nm (650 lb-ft) of torque, reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.6 seconds with Velocity Max mode, and starts at AUD 99,000 in Australia and NZD 109,000 in New Zealand.

Ford Says Fathom EV Pickup Owners Can Plug In Every Time They Get Home

Alan Clarke, Ford’s vice president of advanced development projects, said the company expects Fathom owners to plug the pickup in whenever they return home.

Ford CEO Says Battery Storage Business Is Already Filling Future Capacity

Speaking during Ford’s second-quarter 2026 earnings call, Farley said the company is well on its way toward securing customers for its planned 20-gigawatt-hour annual battery energy storage capacity.

Nio’s Firefly Unveils New Halo Series Ahead of July 20 Debut

The first Halo model will make its official debut on July 20, with display vehicles arriving at Firefly stores across China the same day.

Chevy Bolt Defeats Nissan Leaf in Major EV Comparison Test

In testing conducted by Car and Driver, the 2027 Chevy Bolt RS outperformed the 2026 Nissan Leaf Platinum+ across several key categories, including performance, driving dynamics, technology, and overall usability.

GMC Hummer X Concepts Take Aim at Bronco and Wrangler Territory

While GM emphasized that the concepts are purely design studies with no production plans attached, they offer an intriguing glimpse into how the Hummer brand could evolve in the future.

Ferrari Unveils All-Electric Luce With 1,050 HP and $640,000 Price Tag

U.S. deliveries for the Ferrari Luce are expected to begin in the second quarter of 2027 with pricing starting at approximately $640,000.

Lexus Unveils Three-Row TZ Electric SUV With 300 Mile Range

The vehicle introduces a combination of range, performance, and interior luxury features, with the company targeting up to 300 miles of driving range on select versions.

Tesla Settles Norway case, Pays Legacy Model S Owners Over Charging Slowdown

Each owner will receive 50,000 Norwegian kroner, bringing total costs, including legal fees, to more than 20 million kroner, as the case concludes after multiple court rulings.

Xiaomi Delivers 5,000 Next-Gen SU7 Sedans in First Week After Launch

The rapid rollout highlights the company’s growing execution in the EV space as it pushes toward ambitious volume targets.

Polestar 2 and 3 Batteries Now Use 50% Recycled Cobalt

The company confirmed that both the Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 now feature batteries containing at least 50% recycled cobalt, marking a key step in its push toward circular manufacturing.

Polestar 5 Report Shows Materials Drive Most EV Emissions

Polestar reported a cradle-to-gate carbon footprint of 23.8 tonnes of CO₂e for the Polestar 5, covering everything from raw material extraction to vehicle delivery.

Lucid Cosmos Preview Reveals Midsize EV SUV With Sub-$50K Starting Price

While images of the vehicle have not yet been released, Conner shared several design and technology details about the upcoming model.

Polestar Reveals Full Carbon Footprint of Polestar 5 in Transparency Push

The Swedish EV brand said the four-door electric GT has a cradle-to-gate carbon footprint of 23.8 tons of CO₂ equivalent, covering emissions from raw material extraction through production and delivery to customers.

Polestar 4 Review: MKBHD Praises Design But Flags Winter Range Problem

Despite the model helping Polestar post strong sales growth in 2025, Brownlee said the vehicle’s real-world winter range made it difficult to recommend at its roughly $62,000 price point.

Why Electric Car Battery Fires Can Reignite After a Crash

A collision-damaged EV can look quiet while heat is still moving through its battery pack. Crushed or punctured cells may fail later, so evacuation, recovery and storage require trained responders.

EV Battery Giant Svolt Energy Dubs Donut Lab’s Solid-State Claims at CES a ‘Scam’

The remarks targeted Donut Lab’s claims of ultra-high energy density, extreme durability, and rapid charging, which Svolt said could not coexist in a real-world battery.