2026 Volvo EX30 launched in China after battery recall
Volvo has launched the updated 2026 EX30 in China, introducing a lower-priced RWD Plus entry model, revised trim line-up and limited-time prices from 159,800–209,800 yuan, and has implemented the changes following a recent battery recall.
BAIC advances prismatic sodium‑ion battery tech
BAIC has completed development of a prismatic sodium‑ion cell achieving 170 Wh/kg and 4C fast charging, has validated mass‑production processes and has reported safety and low‑temperature performance; vehicle application and launch timing have not been disclosed.
Eve Energy unveils two solid-state battery cells
Eve Energy has begun pilot production in Chengdu of two Longquan solid-state cells; it has positioned Longquan No.3 for low-pressure consumer use and Longquan No.4 as a 60 Ah EV cell, and it has not disclosed commercial timelines.
Chery to test 400Wh/kg solid-state batteries in Exeed ES8
Chery has unveiled 400Wh/kg solid-state cells, has said it has scheduled vehicle testing of the Exeed ES8 within a year, and has invested over 10 billion yuan in R&D while developing liquid-state and hybrid battery formats.
Thermal adhesives for EV battery cell-to-pack bonding
Manufacturers have advanced thermally conductive adhesives to improve bonding and thermal management in EV battery cell-to-pack and cell-to-plate architectures, enabling higher bond strength, tailored reworkability, and reduced thermal resistance through thinner bondlines.
SAIC-Audi E7X electric SUV listed on official site
SAIC-Audi has listed the E7X SUV on its official website and app, and the model has been presented with 300 kW rear-wheel drive and 500 kW all-wheel drive options, a 109 kWh CATL battery and a 751 km range.
GWM: solid-state batteries to take five years
GWM has said that its solid‑state batteries have required at least five years to reach widespread use, citing development, cost, safety and performance challenges; it has produced 20 Ah cells while rivals have unveiled 60 Ah cells and liquid‑solid packs.
Changan launches Deepal S05 EV in UK with 303-mile WLTP
Changan has launched the Deepal S05 electric SUV in the UK, offering a 68.8kWh LFP battery with up to 303 miles WLTP (RWD). The model has been developed in Europe and has been produced at Changan's Rayong, Thailand factory.
Geely Starshine 8 Voyager integrates Gen2 Golden battery
Geely has introduced the Starshine 8 Voyager with a second-generation Golden Brick battery and enhanced driver-assistance, and has reported a 225 km electric range, 1,725 km combined range and an upgraded 27‑sensor kit.
CSIRO develops proof-of-concept quantum battery
CSIRO researchers have developed a proof-of-concept quantum battery that has demonstrated wireless laser charging and has stored energy for six times the charging duration, and have identified scaling and retention challenges before commercialisation.
Qoolers launches BTMS CORE tube heat exchanger for batteries
Qoolers has introduced BTMS CORE, which the company has said has reduced cooling-system weight by over 70% while maintaining tighter thermal control, and has increased heat-transfer speed and efficiency for EV, energy-storage and high-power applications.
UKBIC opens Flexible Pilot Line for battery scale-up
UKBIC has opened a Flexible Pilot Line in Coventry to help battery startups scale technologies from lab to commercial scale. The line has been backed by £38m from the Faraday Battery Challenge and has been described as unique in Europe.
Soneil Spark mobile charging trailer for EV fleets
Soneil Spark has introduced a trailer-mounted mobile charger with configurable battery capacity and AC/DC ports, and has marketed it to fleets, off-grid sites, events and disaster response, and has highlighted microgrid and rapid-deployment capabilities.
ION Storage Systems qualifies solid-state battery cell
ION Storage Systems has qualified its Cornerstone solid-state cell with a customer and has scheduled production at its expanded Beltsville, Maryland facility to begin in 2026, after having supplied sample cells to customers since August.
BYD launches Blade Battery 2.0 and Flash Charging network
BYD has launched Blade Battery 2.0 and Flash Charging 2.0 and has seen increased consumer interest across China. The company has committed to deploy 20,000 high‑power stations by end‑2026 and has reported faster all‑temperature charging performance.
Chery sets 18 March event for solid-state battery roadmap
Chery has scheduled an 18 March Battery Night and has outlined a solid‑state battery roadmap targeting 2026 pilot use and 2027 mass‑market availability, while claiming potential driving ranges beyond 1,500 km and has withheld technical specifications.
BYD Seal 06 wagon filing shows 210 km WLTC range
Regulatory filings have revealed a BYD Seal 06 wagon with a 34.275 kWh battery and a 210 km WLTC electric range, pairing a 74 kW petrol engine with a 175 kW motor and optional roof‑mounted lidar and sensor suites.
Ouyang Minggao outlines solid-state battery timeline
Ouyang Minggao has advised that solid‑state batteries will require further development and testing, has outlined a phased industrialisation timeline to 2035, and has stated that current EV battery technology has been adequate for near‑term market needs.
BYD updates Denza N9 and N8L with 75.3 kWh battery
BYD has updated the Denza N9 and N8L with a 75.264 kWh LFP battery, which has increased electric range by about 40% to 315-320 km; vehicle curb weights have consequently risen above 3,100 kg.
Arcfox files S3 model for CATL Choco‑SEB battery swap
Arcfox has filed regulatory documents for an S3 battery‑swap model compatible with CATL’s Choco‑SEB and has disclosed dimensions, powertrain details and battery suppliers; the swap variant has been positioned alongside a pure‑electric S3.
U Power finalises battery-swap truck tests
U Power has completed operational testing and full-stack integration of a battery-swapping system for heavy-duty truck prototypes, enabling partners to proceed to mass production and a planned 1,000-vehicle deployment in Thailand.
Group14 starts EV-scale silicon anode production
Group14 has begun EV-scale production of SCC55 at its Sangju, South Korea plant, which has been designed for up to 2,000 tonnes annually and 10 GWh capacity; the company has secured plant ownership and raised $463m in Series D funding.
Dreame unveils 60 Ah solid-state battery
Dreame has unveiled a solid-state battery featuring 60 Ah cells at the 2026 AWE in Shanghai and has announced small-batch deliveries this year with mass production planned for 2027; supplier arrangements and in‑house development have not been clarified.
Ashok Leyland commences construction of EV battery plant
Ashok Leyland has broken ground on a ₹400–500 crore battery-pack facility in Pillaipakkam, Tamil Nadu, to localise EV battery production for commercial vehicles, support supply-chain resilience and align with state and national electrification policies.
Battery recycling to become $6.9bn Australian industry
A report has identified that onshore recycling and processing of end‑of‑life lithium‑ion and lead‑acid batteries has presented a potential $6.9bn-a-year industry in Australia and has projected creation of about 34,650 jobs by 2050.
EGI Battery to open Michigan pouch-cell plant
EGI Battery has announced a Michigan manufacturing campus and has targeted site acceptance testing by end-Q1 2026 and production start in Q3 2026, and has planned a phased expansion to increase capacity from about 40 MWh to 80 MWh.
Assets from Midland lithium-ion plant to be auctioned
BidItUp has listed equipment from a 400,000 sq ft Midland lithium‑ion plant for a six‑day virtual auction, including cleanrooms, automated pouch‑cell production lines and pack assembly systems, enabling manufacturers to acquire production capacity without lengthy construction.
CATL targets 2027 pilot for sulphide solid-state cells
CATL has filed a patent and has started pilot development of a 500 Wh/kg sulphide-based solid-state battery, has secured copper-foil supply and has targeted automotive-grade 60Ah prototypes and pilot production by 2027.
BYD launches 1,500 kW flash charger and 450-mile battery
BYD has unveiled a Blade Battery 2.0 and a 1,500 kW 'flash' charger, which it has said can recharge a battery from 10% to 70% in five minutes and which it has begun to deploy across models and public sites.
BYD unveils ultra-fast EV charging technology
BYD has unveiled Flash Charging technology and two models featuring the Super e‑Platform, which have been assessed to add around 400 kilometres in about five minutes and have been shown to support up to 1,000 kW charging under optimal conditions.
Immersion Cooling Stops Thermal Propagation in Batteries
Carrar has reported that R&D tests have shown its Two‑Phase Immersion Architecture has prevented thermal propagation between NMC pouch cells, with a triggered cell exceeding 800 °C while an adjacent cell has remained near 50 °C.
CALB unveils 60Ah solid-state cell with 1,000 km range
CALB has unveiled a 60Ah solid-state battery exceeding 450 Wh/kg and has projected a 1,000 km range; it has outlined phased 2026–27 deployments and has identified cost and scaling constraints for mass‑market adoption.
BYD Linghui e7 to support 1,500 kW flash charging
BYD has confirmed the Linghui e7 has adopted 1,500 kW flash charging and has enabled 10–97% charging in nine minutes; the vehicle has been positioned for taxi fleets while BYD has expanded its national flash-charging network.
CATL posts 2025 net profit of 72.2 billion yuan
CATL has reported 2025 net profit of 72.2 billion yuan and revenue of 423.7 billion yuan, with lithium battery capacity at 772GWh and shipments of 661GWh; overseas revenue has stayed above 30% and margins have improved.
PSA tapes optimise EV battery manufacturing
Manufacturers have adopted PSA tapes and have reduced process steps and capital expenditure, have supported robotic application, have lowered scrap rates, and have enabled in-line quality checks and tailored dielectric and thermal protection.
CamMotive opens UK battery test laboratory
CamMotive has opened a Cambridge battery-testing laboratory with more than 800 high‑current channels, 800 A per cell and up to 1 MW pack testing. The facility has been equipped with climatic chambers and diagnostics for automotive, eVTOL and storage.
Functional Safety in eMobility Battery Systems
A webinar has been organised by Intertek to compare common eMobility battery and product standards and has outlined methods to implement application-specific functional safety test plans, covering battery safety functions, tests and EMC evaluations for EV engineering stakeholders.
Holyvolt acquires Wildcat to scale battery materials
Holyvolt has completed a $73 million acquisition of Wildcat and has combined Wildcat's high‑throughput materials discovery platform with Holyvolt's screen‑printing, water‑based production process to align materials R&D with scalable, lower‑capital battery manufacturing.
Tesla builds integrated EV battery supply chain
Tesla has developed an integrated United States battery supply chain, has commissioned a Texas lithium refinery, cathode and electrode facilities, and has expanded 4680 and LFP cell production while its stationary storage business has reported faster margin growth.
EU authorises €200m aid for Spain's EV manufacturing
The European Commission has authorised €200m in state aid for Spain to expand EV value chain manufacturing, covering batteries, hydrogen technologies and material recovery; Spanish authorities have been permitted to award direct grants until 30 June 2026.
BYD unveils Ti3 and Ti7 with megawatt flash charging
BYD has unveiled updated Ti3 and Ti7 crossovers fitted with the second-generation Blade Battery and Robosense LiDAR; the company has reported the Ti7 has achieved up to 755 km range and a 10–97% charge in about nine minutes.
Charging access determines EV payback
A public calculator has modelled payback periods for five electric vehicles versus hybrids in Australia and has shown that home charging has substantially reduced running costs, while reliance on public fast chargers has lengthened or erased payback for many drivers.
BYD unveils Blade battery with five-minute charge time
BYD has announced a second-generation Blade battery and Flash Charging system that has achieved 10–70% charge in five minutes and has reported support for up to 1,500 kW; it has begun rolling out flash charging sites in China.
BYD Song Ultra EV priced from ¥155,000 in China
BYD has begun presales of the Song Ultra EV in China, has listed a starting price of ¥155,000 and has offered the model with a 270 kW motor, a claimed 710 km range, 70% five‑minute charging and optional LiDAR.
BYD unveils Blade Battery 2.0 and flash charging
BYD has unveiled a second-generation Blade Battery and megawatt flash charging system, claiming rapid charge rates, higher energy density and improved cold-weather performance. It has announced plans to deploy 20,000 flash charging stations, primarily as 'stations-within-a-station'.
BYD files to export EVs to Canada under 6.1% tariff
Canada has established an import quota permitting Chinese-made electric vehicles to enter at the MFN tariff rate of 6.1%, and BYD has registered Shenzhen and Xi’an-made models for potential export; permits have been announced as first-come, first-served.
EU Industrial Accelerator Act to localise EV batteries
The EU has proposed the Industrial Accelerator Act, which has required from 2027 that almost two‑thirds of EVs sold in the bloc have had batteries produced in the EU and has set component localisation thresholds for 2027 and 2030.
BYD Yangwang U7 to feature second-generation Blade Battery
BYD has announced the Yangwang U7 as the first vehicle to feature its second-generation Blade Battery and has reported a 1,006 kilometres CLTC range with a quad-motor layout and upgraded charging and thermal management.
AYK to supply 16 MWh battery for Polarstern research vessel
AYK Energy has been contracted to supply a 16 MWh, 131-tonne Pisces+ battery for Germany’s next Polarstern ice-class research vessel; delivery has been scheduled for 2028 to support the ship’s projected 2030 entry into service.