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The Roadster Will Have Tesla’s Most Advanced Battery Pack Yet

It’s also the fastest-charging Tesla ever.

Oct 19 -

Tesla Supplier Reports Record Earnings From EV And Energy Storage Batteries

Europe's EV boom and a bet on energy storage batteries in the U.S. spurred record sales for LG Energy Solution in Q3.

Oct 8 -

China Wants Mass-Produced Solid-State Batteries By 2030. CATL Knows That's Hard

Beijing wants large-scale production, but the world’s biggest EV battery maker warns that making the technology affordable is another matter.

Oct 3 -

How Geely's New Battery Handles A Megawatt Of Charging Power Without Crazy Degradation

The automaker has a novel solution to slow down battery degradation. Here's what we know.

Sep 30 -

General Motors Just Took A Big Step Towards Its Next-Gen EV Battery

The automaker has confirmed the factory where it will mass-produce the lithium-manganese-rich cells.

Sep 29 -

Volkswagen's European Battery Push Has A New Chinese Partner

Volkswagen will make LFP batteries for mass-market EVs through joint ventures with China's Gotion.

Sep 28 -

‘Cannot Give Up’: Hyundai’s R&D Boss On The Solid-State Battery Bet

Hyundai's head of R&D expects that small-volume cars with solid-state batteries will hit the market within five years.

Sep 27 -

Your Next Cadillac Or Chevy EV Could Have A Recycled Battery

General Motors said it is now using old battery materials to power new electric vehicles.

Sep 22 -

'Can't Be Done By One Company': Factorial Is Rallying A Team To Build Solid-State Batteries

Instead of going solo, Factorial is bringing specialized battery companies together for solid-state tech.

Sep 18 -

A Mercedes-Backed Company Just Put Solid-State Batteries Into Mass Production

Taiwan’s ProLogium seems to have cracked the code, with the first mass-produced solid-state cells promising impressive energy density.

Sep 8 -

This American Battery Could Break China’s Grip On The EV Supply Chain

The next big EV breakthrough may have nothing to do with solid-state batteries.

Aug 28 -

'Most Companies Are Struggling': Executive Shares An Uncomfortable Truth About Solid-State EV Batteries

Korean battery giant LG Energy Solution said key challenges in solid-state battery development remain.

Aug 22 -

Inside The $2 Billion Battery Factory Making Cells For Tesla And Toyota

I toured a battery gigafactory where executives discussed solid-state batteries, sodium-ion technology, and more.

Aug 21 -

The McLaren P1 Is Getting A Huge Battery Upgrade With 3X The Original Capacity

The car that kicked off the plug-in hybrid craze among hypercar makers is over a decade old. New battery tech is keeping it fresh.

Aug 11 -

Toyota’s Next Generation Hybrid Batteries Promise Lower Cost, Better Performance

It’s now expecting to sell more than 5 million hybrids globally this year for the first time.

Aug 4 -

Factorial Taps Hyundai Supplier To Solve Solid-State Batteries’ Biggest Problem

Can you really mass-produce solid state batteries on existing battery lines? Factorial and SK On plan to find out.

Jul 29 -

Inside BMW's Plan To Produce The iX5’s Gigantic Battery Pack In The U.S.

While several automakers step back from EVs, BMW is staying on course with new models and local battery production.

Jul 27 -

Battery Startup Raises $300 Million Promising 20% More EV Range

Sila says its silicon anodes could deliver 20% more range as it scales U.S. production for Mercedes, Panasonic and other automakers.

Jul 22 -

Hyundai’s $5 Billion EV Battery Plant In Georgia Powers Up

The automaker is teaming up with Korean battery maker SK On to supply batteries to the nearby Metaplant America.

Jul 15 -

This Flaw Keeps Sabotaging Solid-State Batteries. Scientists Found A Solution

Tiny metal spikes can short-circuit a solid-state battery. Researchers at MIT found a way to avoid them.

Jul 7 -

Why The Slate Truck Will Use LFP Batteries After All

Slate's $24,950 pickup truck will be powered by an LFP battery made by Gotion in Illinois. A top executive explains the move.

Jun 24 -

Honda Has A New Partner For Solid-State EV Batteries

Honda and American startup QuantumScape will work together to develop solid-state batteries and manufacturing processes.

Jun 18 -

Forget Solid-State. This EV Battery Breakthrough Is Ready To Upend The Market Now

General Motors is betting on silicon anodes as the next leap in EV battery technology.

Jun 18 -

The 2027 BMW iX5’s Monster Battery Pack Dwarfs The Competition

The electric X5 is coming soon. Expect it to be a range king thanks to one of the biggest battery packs in the segment.

Jun 15 -