Verge Motorcycles is developing what it claims is first production solid-state EV, using a battery from newcomer Donut Lab. But the company can’t sell the bikes before they get safety certification in the EU and the U.S. The delivery timeline for new orders has been pushed to the end of the year, though there’s some … Continue reading “Is The World's First Solid-State Battery EV Already Delayed? (Updated)”
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Earlier this month, a little-known Finnish startup shocked the world when it claimed to have beaten Toyota, Samsung, LG Energy, Quantumscape and any number of Chinese automakers at commercializing the Holy Grail of electric-vehicle power: solid-state batteries. Helsinki-based Donut Lab said at CES 2026 that it has a class-leading solid-state battery ready to go in … Continue reading “Donut Lab Says It Cracked Solid-State Batteries. Experts Have Questions.”
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Ford’s future hybrids may use batteries from Chinese behemoth BYD. The automaker is reportedly planning to import BYD batteries for its models made overseas. In the U.S., Ford’s EV plans took a step back last year after the end of the tax credits. Ford wants to strengthen its hybrid lineup in the U.S. and overseas … Continue reading “Ford Hybrids May Use Cutting-Edge Batteries From China's BYD: Report”
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The world’s first all-solid-state battery on a production motorcycle will be available in the U.S. this year, Verge Motorcycles claims. Developed by Finland-based Donut Lab, the battery gets 400 watt-hours per kilogram of energy density. Donut says it can charge in just five minutes and is not prone to fires. The first vehicle in the … Continue reading “This Is The First EV With Solid-State Batteries You'll Be Able To Buy In America”
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There’s no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to batteries, especially those used in automotive applications. For electric vehicles, automakers use different chemistries, cell formats and pack designs based on trade-offs around cost, range and performance—much like how engines range from small naturally aspirated four pots to turbocharged V8s. But if you’re a casual EV enthusiast … Continue reading “All Major EV Battery Chemistries, Explained”
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Porsche usually under-promises and over-delivers when it comes to the driving range of its electric vehicles. The Taycan offers impressive real-world range and is among the fastest-charging EVs in the U.S. After issues on early model year Taycan batteries, the latest version packs some clever engineering. If you’re a driving enthusiast and an electric vehicle-lover, … Continue reading “Porsche Reveals Battery Secrets That Make The Taycan Go Further And Charge Faster”
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A used Tesla Model 3 is easily one of the best electric cars you can buy—and probably one of the best cars, period. Tesla’s original mainstream EV is abundant on the secondhand market, has solid range and charging specs, packs class-leading software and can be bought for well under $20,000 these days. But what’s the … Continue reading “You Want A Used Tesla With These Batteries”
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BMW has teamed up with Korean battery giant Samsung SDI to develop solid-state batteries. The automaker also has a long-standing partnership with American battery start-up Solid Power. A prototype BMW i7 with all-solid-state batteries began testing in Germany this year. The pool of automakers and battery companies selling us the hopes and dreams of solid-state … Continue reading “BMW Just Found A New Partner To Boost Its Solid-State Battery Dreams”