EV charging

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.

A new analysis from Carbon Brief finds that driving an electric vehicle in the UK now costs roughly nine times less than driving a petrol or diesel car, reflecting cheaper charging costs compared with high fuel prices. The finding is drawing attention as drivers weigh the running-cost savings of EVs against higher upfront purchase prices, and as the UK pushes ahead with the transition away from combustion engines.

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.

Chinese electric vehicle makers NIO and Geely have announced a partnership covering EV charging networks and battery swapping technology. The deal would link NIO's battery swap infrastructure, one of the largest in China, with Geely's vehicle lineup and energy services. Cooperation between two of China's biggest EV groups signals growing industry consolidation around battery swapping as a charging alternative.

Chinese car companies are pushing ahead in electric vehicle technology with ultrafast charging that can refill a battery in about five minutes. Reports carried in US regional newspapers highlight the advance, which would put Chinese manufacturers well ahead of Western rivals on charging speed and reinforce concerns about China's growing lead in the EV sector.

Shell has developed a small electric vehicle featuring hyper-fast charging capability paired with a new cooling system designed to handle the heat generated during rapid charging. The project signals the oil major's continued push into electric mobility technology. Details about performance figures or production plans remain limited.

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.

A new report highlighted by Cyprus Mail says that charging an electric vehicle in the United States costs less than fuelling a comparable car with gasoline. The finding adds to ongoing debate in America over the cost savings of switching to electric cars, as consumers weigh higher purchase prices against cheaper running costs.

Lucid has set a new world record, but the achievement reportedly has nothing to do with the metrics electric vehicle makers usually compete on, such as charging speed or driving range. The claim, reported by InsideEVs, has drawn attention from EV watchers curious about what the electric vehicle maker managed to accomplish outside its usual areas of technical marketing, and what it signals about the company's broader ambitions.