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A European repair shop says China-built LG batteries in Tesla vehicles may degrade faster and show higher resistance than U.S. or European packs. EV batteries overall are improving, but the findings highlight possible supplier performance gaps.

Porsche’s Cayenne EV is drawing strong early interest, with more than 110,000 configurations logged in four days. The electric SUV delivers up to 1,140 hp, rapid charging, and U.S. prices starting at $111,350 ahead of 2026 deliveries.

Hyundai has opened an $817M battery R&D campus in South Korea to speed next-generation EV and hybrid development. The site expands real-world testing, supports new cell designs, and strengthens Hyundai’s in-house battery strategy.

Tesla adopted aggressive parts-sharing techniques after studying Chinese EVs, helping cut costs and launch the Model 3/Y. But fast-moving Chinese rivals now offer cheaper, more advanced models, eroding Tesla’s momentum in its most important market.

Santa Monica blocked Waymo’s overnight charging after resident noise complaints, underscoring a broader challenge for robotaxi fleets: placing high-volume charging sites without disrupting neighborhoods.

BYD is expanding its 5-minute Flash Charging system to Europe, supported by new hires and a planned network of megawatt-level chargers. The rollout leverages BYD’s 1,000-volt EV platform and signals rapid global growth.

The Chevy Equinox EV and redesigned Nissan Leaf stand out as affordable EVs with 300+ miles of range, fast charging, and modern software. This comparison reviews pricing, tech, efficiency, and usability to show which offers better value.

Hyundai Motor Group will soon bring full vehicle-to-home capability to the Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 9. The upgrade will let owners power homes during outages, use off-peak charging to reduce bills, and benefit from the same bidirectional hardware used by the EV9.