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Tesla Roadster Targets 10-Minute Charging With New High-Power Battery

Tesla says its next-generation Roadster will charge from 15% to 85% in about 10 minutes, using a high-voltage battery pack designed to prioritize power delivery and rapid charging. The electric supercar will use Tesla-developed 4680 cylindrical cells with a custom nickel-based lithium-ion chemistry, although the company has yet to disclose the pack’s capacity or confirm its peak charging rate. Tesla vice president of engineering Lars Moravy described the Roadster’s battery as the culmination of more than two decades of the company’s electric vehicle development.

BYD Seagull Gets a Bigger Cabin and New Interior Design for Its Second Generation

The redesigned electric hatchback will also be substantially larger, measuring 425 mm (16.7 inches) longer than the current model and gaining a fifth seat.

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 Fathom Is Shaping Up to Be a $30,000 Electric Pickup

The Fathom is still several months away from its full reveal, but Ford has already disclosed a number of details about the upcoming pickup, including its approximate size, powertrain configurations, technology and expected range.

Denza Previews New Z9S Electric Sedan to Rival Xiaomi SU7

The teaser introduces the model in a new “Morning Glow Purple” exterior color and offers a closer look at the fastback sedan as Denza continues expanding its premium EV lineup.

Denza Z Electric Supercar Opens China Pre-Sales Starting At $100,000

The two-door electric supercar starts at 680,000 yuan (about $100,300) in China, significantly lower than its starting price of 142,900 pounds (about $191,400) in the UK, where it made its global debut earlier this month.

BYD’s Denza Z Electric Supercar Debuts in Europe With Up to 1,582 HP

The high-performance EV marks the first Chinese electric supercar to debut in the European market and will be offered in three variants, with UK pre-orders opening in October ahead of deliveries expected by the end of the year.

GM Reportedly Considering Wuling Bingo Pro as Chevrolet’s Next Affordable EV

If approved, the compact hatchback would expand Chevrolet’s affordable EV portfolio in regions such as Latin America, Africa, and Asia, where demand for low-cost electric vehicles continues to grow.

Slate Reveals $24,950 Electric Pickup As Future Rival To Ford’s Affordable EV Truck

The minimalist electric pickup is expected to compete with Ford’s upcoming affordable EV truck, though both companies have suggested the vehicles will target different buyers due to differences in size, features, and capability.

Volvo EX30 Recall Expands to China as Battery Safety Concerns Persist

The recall, which affects vehicles produced between April and December 2024, follows a larger global recall announced earlier this year and highlights the continued challenges facing Volvo’s entry-level EV.

Polestar 4 Coupe Launches in Korea With Lower Prices and Chassis Upgrades

The Swedish EV maker removed the “SUV” designation from the vehicle’s name, repositioning it as a coupe while enhancing ride and handling characteristics and reducing prices by up to 2 million won ($1,450) for some variants. Online sales began on June 11.

BYD Da Han Filing Shows 764 HP AWD Version and Flash-Charging Battery

The filing also showed battery-electric and plug-in hybrid variants, with the most powerful version capable of reaching a top speed of 270 km/h.

Ford Takes Over $3.8 Billion DOE Loan for Battery Storage Pivot

The move followed the dissolution of Ford’s battery manufacturing partnership with SK On, which was originally expected to receive up to $9.63 billion in federal financing through the Department of Energy’s Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing program.

Xiaomi YU7 GT Sets New Nürburgring Production SUV Lap Record

The high-performance electric SUV completed the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 7 minutes and 34.931 seconds, nearly two seconds faster than Audi’s previous production SUV record.

Toyota Unveils bZ4X Touring With More Range and Cargo Space

The new model adds more cargo space, longer range, and increased towing capability while becoming the most powerful Toyota outside the company’s GR performance lineup.

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 to Use Former GM Site for LFP battery Production in Michigan

Tesla’s partnership with LG Energy Solution reflects a broader push to localize battery production in the United States.

Rivian Drops R1S and R1T Base Trims After LFP Battery Calibration Issues

The decision removes the most affordable variants of the R1 lineup and raises the starting price of both vehicles, while also potentially creating space in the lineup for the upcoming R2.

Ford is Designing its New EV Pickup Around LFP Batteries

Executives say the decision to center the new Universal EV Platform on LFP was made early and shaped the truck’s packaging, weight targets and cost strategy.

Xiaomi Files 990-HP YU7 GT as New Performance SUV

The YU7 GT features a dual-motor powertrain producing a combined 738 kW (990 horsepower), well above the 508 kW (681 horsepower) output of the current YU7 Max variant.