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- 1BYD confirms 2027 launch of solid-state battery electric carโBYD has confirmed plans to launch an electric car with a solid-state battery in 2027
Chinese automaker BYD has confirmed plans to bring an electric car with a solid-state battery to market in 2027. The move would place the world's largest EV maker among the first automakers to commercialise the technology, which promises greater energy density, faster charging and improved safety over conventional lithium-ion cells.
- 2NIO and Geely partner on battery swapping and chargingโNIO and Geely Join Forces on Battery Swapping and EV Charging in China
Chinese electric vehicle makers NIO and Geely have announced a partnership covering battery swapping technology and EV charging infrastructure in China. The deal would let Geely vehicles tap into NIO's expanding swap network, the largest of its kind, while both companies work toward shared charging standards. It is seen as a step toward industry-wide cooperation on battery swapping as competition intensifies in China's crowded EV market.
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Electric vehicles offering around 300 miles of range have become the standard expectation for new models, according to a new analysis from InsideEVs. The publication asks whether 400 miles will be the next benchmark as battery technology improves and automakers compete on range figures. The piece is prompting debate among EV enthusiasts about whether consumers actually need that much range or whether charging infrastructure matters more.
- 4Nova Scotia to levy EV and hybrid registrations from October 1โNew levy on Nova Scotia electric and hybrid vehicle registrations starts Oct. 1
Nova Scotia will begin charging a new levy on electric and hybrid vehicle registrations starting October 1. The province's move adds an extra fee for owners of low-emission vehicles, a policy likely to spark debate over whether it discourages EV adoption at a time when many governments offer incentives to promote them. Drivers with electric or hybrid vehicles will see the charge applied when renewing or registering their cars.