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A UK startup has developed a precise thermal-management device that keeps EV batteries cooler and more balanced, potentially cutting fast-charging times by up to 68% while improving range and long-term durability.

A large ADAC study of 28,000 plug-in hybrids finds major battery health gaps across brands. Mercedes PHEVs retain nearly 90% capacity at 200,000 km, while Mitsubishi models lose over 30%, highlighting the importance of battery checks.

Toyota claims its new solid-state batteries could last up to 40 years with 90% capacity retention. Promising greater durability, safety, and efficiency, the breakthrough could transform how long EVs last and how reliably they perform on the road.

BMW has teamed up with Samsung SDI and Solid Power to advance solid-state battery development. Samsung SDI will handle cell integration while Solid Power provides solid electrolytes, aiming for higher energy density, faster charging and safer EV batteries.

Nissan is pushing ahead with solid-state battery technology that could double electric vehicle range by 2028. Partnering with U.S. start-up LiCAP Technologies, the automaker targets $75 per kWh costs through dry electrode innovation, seeking to regain EV leadership.

A new study of 1,300 used EVs found Kia’s EV6 and e-Niro have the slowest battery degradation, with most models keeping over 90% capacity. Experts say usage and climate matter more than brand, proving modern EVs last far longer than skeptics believed.

The upcoming Volvo EX60 will showcase next-gen battery technology, including prismatic cells and cell-to-body integration, delivering higher efficiency, cost savings, and improved range. With dual-chemistry options and advanced hardware, it’s Volvo’s most ambitious EV yet.

Stellantis has revealed its Intelligent Battery Integrated System (IBIS), which embeds the charger and inverter directly into the pack. The design improves efficiency by 10%, boosts output by 15%, trims weight, and shortens charging times, with production targeted for decade’s end.

Panasonic’s new anode-free batteries could boost Tesla’s Model Y range by nearly 90 miles, approaching 450 miles per charge. The lighter, cheaper design may help Tesla stay competitive as Nissan, Chevrolet, and Rivian launch next-gen EVs.