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Why The Slate Truck Doesn’t Use LFP Batteries

It's all about making the truck qualify for the $7,500 federal EV rebate, Slate's CEO told InsideEVs.

By Tim Levin

Apr 27 -

Ford Develops Breakthrough Battery Chemistry After ‘Intense Research’

It's a lithium manganese rich (LMR) cell chemistry designed for lower-cost and longer-range EVs.

By Suvrat Kothari

Apr 26 -

Stellantis Validates Game-Changing Solid-State Battery After 'Production Hell'

The pack will be installed in a demonstration fleet of the Dodge Charger Daytona in 2026.

By Suvrat Kothari

Apr 24 -

CATL’s Sodium-Ion EV Battery Loves The Cold

The world’s first mass-produced sodium-ion EV batteries are here... and they’re range and charging monsters.

By Suvrat Kothari

Apr 22 -

'We Lose The Auto Industry': LG Energy Chief's Warning If America Backs Off EVs

If the U.S. backpedals on clean energy and EVs, the rest of the world will move on without us, he says.

By Patrick George

Apr 21 -

CATL's New LFP Battery Beats BYD’s 5-Minute EV Charging Speeds

The world’s biggest battery maker made three big announcements ahead of Auto Shanghai pushing EV tech to new heights.

By Suvrat Kothari

Apr 21 -

The New Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Drives Like An EV. Here's How

Hyundai's second-generation TMED-II hybrid system debuts on the 2026 Palisade. Innovative new battery technology makes it more EV-like.

By Suvrat Kothari

Apr 20 -

Old BMW i3 Gets Double The Range With This New Chinese Battery

New, more energy-dense cells from CATL are the secret sauce.

By Iulian Dnistran

Apr 17 -

General Motors’ EV Battery Cell Production Overtakes Tesla: Report

America’s largest carmaker is now also one of its biggest battery companies. It aims to beat Tesla on battery costs this year.

By Suvrat Kothari

Apr 15 -

Chevy Silverado EV, New Chevy Bolt Will Get Cheaper LFP Batteries

General Motors is running a Ford and BYD play for cheaper batteries. That means a Silverado EV with 350 miles of range for $6,000 less.

By Patrick George

Apr 15 -

Hyundai Quietly Starts Work On Its Own EV Batteries: Report

The automaker has allegedly assembled a special “task force” to begin developing its own battery cells.

By Suvrat Kothari

Apr 14 -

Volvo's Electric Storage System Can Recharge 20 EVs Per Day

Volvo introduces a stationary battery with a 500 kWh capacity. It could be useful for natural disasters or quick recharges.

By InsideEVs Editorial Team

Apr 8 -

Nissan's Solid State Battery Should Arrive In 2028: 'That's Our Ambition'

We may see it in hybrid versions of the company's large SUVs, executives say. But it'll start in an EV.

By Mack Hogan

Apr 4 -

This EV Battery Charges In 10 Minutes At Sub-Zero Temperatures

Researchers developed a special coating that can enable blistering charging speeds and no range degradation even in cold weather.

By Suvrat Kothari

Apr 3 -

No Anode, No Problem: The Battery Breakthrough That May Enable 500-Mile EVs

Battery start-up QuantumScape believes ditching the anode can unlock big improvements in EVs, but challenges persist.

By Suvrat Kothari

Apr 1 -

U.S. Researchers Are Developing An EV Battery Without ‘Forever Chemicals’

EV batteries contain dangerous chemicals that can pose health hazards for humans. Battery scientists are solving that problem, at least in the lab.

By Suvrat Kothari

Mar 30 -

The Tesla Cybertruck May Soon Get A Significant Battery Upgrade: Report

Tesla’s long-awaited dry cathode program appears to be nearing the finish line. We could see the fruits of that in a few months.

By Suvrat Kothari

Mar 20 -

Nearly 100% Of Lithium Recycled In Latest EV Battery Breakthrough

Chinese battery scientists developed a special technique to make battery recycling cheaper and way more efficient.

By Suvrat Kothari

Mar 19 -

Self-Healing 'Sandwich' EV Battery Aims To Cure Range Anxiety

Scientists say batteries that can repair themselves can be the "secret sauce" to improving range and lifespan.

By Suvrat Kothari

Mar 14 -

Toyota’s New EVs Get Big Battery Upgrades. Here’s Why They Matter

Toyota’s EV party has started. Much of it is linked to improvements under the skin.

By Suvrat Kothari

Mar 12 -

The Toyota bZ4X Just Got Way, Way Better. Here's What's New

Toyota's EV levels up with two battery options, more range, more power and faster charging. The car's chief engineer breaks it down.

By Patrick George

Mar 11 -

The Volvo EX90 Will Get A Big Battery Upgrade

Volvo’s flagship electric SUV is stuck with a 400V battery while Hyundai and Kia charge ahead with 800V. That will change soon.

By Iulian Dnistran

Mar 7 -

Hyundai, Kia Pump The Brakes On Solid State Batteries Until 2030

Plus, Nissan draws up plans to replace its CEO and Stellantis tells Trump he's slapping tariffs on the wrong cars.

By Rob Stumpf

Feb 27 -

Scout's EVs And 'Harvester' EREV Will Use Two Different Battery Types

On the Scout EREVs, the electric-only range will be 150 miles—far more than the 30-50 miles of range on plug-in hybrids.

By Suvrat Kothari

Feb 24 -