Category: Battery & charging
What the cell makers and the charging networks are actually shipping, measured against a car that mostly sees 50 kW at the fast charger.
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Does a CATL battery passport change anything for a BYD Han?
CATL says it released battery passports in all three GBA pilots. What that traceability work covers, and why it does not add a passport to an existing Han.
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What do China’s holiday EV charging numbers mean for owners?
CPCA reported 6.711 million highway EV charging sessions over China’s October holiday. What that number means—and does not mean—for a Han in Portugal.
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Will GM’s LMR battery change EV range or charging in Europe?
CPCA reports GM plans LMR battery production at its Tennessee joint-venture plant after conversion starts in late 2026 and ends in 2028.
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Will Geely’s China charging plan help EV owners in Europe?
CPCA reports Geely plans more than 22,000 Chinese charging stations by 2027. What that expansion does—and does not—mean in Europe.
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Will solid-state batteries improve a BYD Han’s range?
CPCA reports Li Auto expects small-batch solid-state battery vehicle use in 2027 or 2028, while mature mass production may need five years.
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What does CPCA’s battery systems report mean for BYD Han owners?
CPCA published an August 2026 report on EV battery, motor and electronic-control systems. Here is what its public page does—and does not—say.
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Can NIO firefly battery swapping help BYD Han owners in Europe?
CPCA reports more than 10,000 NIO firefly battery swaps. The milestone is notable, but it shows no direct benefit for a BYD Han in Europe.
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What does Chery’s solid-state battery plan mean for range?
CPCA reports Chery plans vehicle validation of solid-state batteries in 2027. Here is what that means for future EV range, not today’s cars.
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Does BYD’s China charging network help owners in Portugal?
BYD says its 10,000th flash-charging station marks broad China coverage. Its announcement gives Portugal owners no network-access answer.
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BYD says 9 minutes to 97%. Two things stand in the way in Europe
BYD’s second-generation Blade battery charges 10-97% in nine minutes. Two things must be true before that reaches Portugal, and one of them is a regulation.