BYD's Flash Charging Hits 20-97% in 12 Minutes. 26,000 Stations Are Next.
BYD launches next-gen batteries charging from 20 to 97 percent in under 12 minutes, paired with a 26,000-station infrastructure buildout across China and overseas.
Tesla Working to Launch FSD in China as Soon as Possible, No Timeline Given
Tesla referenced FSD China in its Q1 2026 earnings call for the first time in months, saying it is working toward launch as soon as possible. No timeline was provided, and Musk's February forecast did not materialize.
CATL Shenxing Third-Gen LFP Charges 10% to 98% in 6 Minutes 27 Seconds
CATL's third-generation Shenxing LFP battery posts a 10-98% charge time of 6 minutes 27 seconds, beating Geely's Golden Brick by over two minutes and matching the Ford Mustang GTD's Nurburgring lap with 13 seconds to spare.
Nissan's 23-Layer Solid-State Prototype Clears The Last Lab Gate Before 2028
The milestone Nissan needed to keep its 2028 solid-state EV launch credible just got hit, via a dry-electrode process licensed from LiCAP.
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CATL Tech Day April 21: Sodium Battery and Fast-Charging Answer to BYD
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Li Auto L9 Livis Debuts at Beijing With In-House 2560 TOPS M100 Chips for 82100 USD
Li Auto L9 Livis debuts at Beijing Auto Show April 24 and launches May 15 at 559,800 yuan. The flagship trim runs two in-house M100 5nm chips delivering 2,560 TOPS combined, roughly three times the Nvidia Thor-U competition.
GM Uses AI Virtual Wind Tunnel and Sketch-to-3D Pipeline to Compress Design Cycles
GM is using AI-driven visualization to go from pencil sketch to 3D animated render in under a day, and an AI-powered virtual wind tunnel predicts aerodynamic drag from digital renders in near real time. Humans still sketch. AI accelerates iteration. Compressed design cycles can buy 5 to 15 miles of WLTP range on the same battery pack.
China's Greater Bay Technology Moves Solid-State Battery Cells Into Production, Targets 2026 Vehicles
GBT's A-sample cells passed thermal shock and needle penetration tests. The 260-500 Wh/kg energy density range and 2-3C fast charging are the claims that need to survive production scale.
BAIC's Sodium-Ion Battery Charges Fully in 11 Minutes at 170 Wh/kg
BAIC's prismatic sodium-ion cells achieve 4C charging, retain 92% energy at -20°C, and survive 200% overcharge without fire. No vehicle application yet.
Inside Porsche's Battery Module Factory in Slovakia: 11 Stages, 32 Cells
The 40,200 sqm Horná Streda facility combines 32 cells into modules through laser welding, foam application, and cloud-archived traceability testing.
Hyundai, Kia and NVIDIA Expand Partnership for L2-L4 Autonomous Driving
NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion platform integrated into select models, Motional leveraging L4 robotaxi capabilities, and a fleet data feedback loop for continuous AI training.
Tesla Showcases Gen 3 Humanoid Robot at Shanghai AWE, Mass Production End 2026
Tesla displays Gen 3 Optimus at AWE 2026 Shanghai. Mass production end 2026, 1M/year long-term. Discontinuing Model S/X to free factory space for robots.
MG 4X: 317 Miles From a 54 kWh Semi-Solid-State Battery
MG's compact electric SUV uses semi-solid-state cells (5% liquid electrolyte) for 510 km range from under 54 kWh. Curb weight: 1,485 kg.
XPeng VLA 2.0 Test Drives Launch March 11 Across 732 Stores
XPeng opens VLA 2.0 demos at 732 stores. 23% efficiency gain, 76% on narrow roads. Full Ultra rollout late March, OTA for others in April. 2026 target: 550-600K.
Ferrari Luce: 1,000 HP Electric GT Designed by Jony Ive, Full Reveal May 2026
Ferrari names its first EV the Luce. Four motors, 1,000 hp, interior by Jony Ive LoveFrom studio. Full exterior reveal in Rome, May 2026.
2027 Mercedes S-Class: Half a New Car With MB.OS and Road-Learning Suspension
Over 50% redesigned with 2,700 new parts, full MB.OS software, road-learning AIRMATIC suspension, new V8, and the V12 stays.
BYD God's Eye ADAS Reaches 2.3 Million Cars, Full Lineup Rollout Confirmed
BYD reaffirms full-line ADAS deployment. 2.3 million vehicles equipped by November, generating 150 million km of driving data daily.
CATL Naxtra Sodium-Ion Battery Set for Mass Deployment in 2026
CATL's Naxtra achieves 175 Wh/kg and 10,000+ cycles. Deployment across EVs, commercial vehicles, and energy storage begins in 2026.
MG4 Anxin Edition: First Mass-Produced Semi-Solid-State Battery Car at $14,600
The MG4 Anxin starts delivery in China with a 53.95 kWh liquid-solid battery, 530 km CLTC range, and 21-minute fast charging for 102,800 yuan.
Cayenne Electric Driver Experience: Four Displays, AR HUD, and Physical Buttons Survive
Porsche details the Cayenne Electric's cabin: curved OLED Flow Display, 87-inch AR HUD, AI voice assistant, Digital Key for 7 users, and physical buttons retained.
Porsche's Taycan VP Explains Why 10% Is the Ideal Starting Charge
Kevin Giek (VP Taycan) explains optimal charging: arrive at 10%, charge to 80% max, avoid shared chargers. Current Taycan: 320 kW, 10-80% in 18 min.
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