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Multiple battery breakthroughs! Why CATL’s three new batteries could change electric cars as we know them

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BYD execs are hyping the next generation Blade battery. Created to consign range-extending hybrids to the history books, the CATL battery features a unique dual-core architecture that includes a main energy area and a second area that can extend the range when needed. Would you bet against them delivering?

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2025 Volvo EX30 Twin Performance Ultra Review: The fastest production Volvo ever comes with standard sincerity and a dash of devil

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The other two models are the $59,990 Extended Range Plus and $66,290 Extended Range Ultra (plus on-roads). Logical rivals for the EX30 family? On size and/or price youre looking at the BMW iX1 , Jeep Avenger, Mini Aceman and even the Hyundai Kona Electric. Sometimes its debatable if they do that. SCORE: 3.0/5

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2025 Hyundai Inster review: $1 to go 100km as new EV pairs small car frugality with a big personality for a fresh alternative to the BYD Dolphin and MG4

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READ MORE: With no rear airbags the new Hyundai Inster is unlikely to get a four-star ANCAP rating READ MORE: Hyundai Inster priced: It’s the cheapest non-Chinese EV you can buy in Australia today, but still $10K more than a BYD Dolphin READ MORE: EV switch! That Standard Range gets a 42kWh battery for 327km of WLTP EV range.

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2025 Leapmotor C10 REEV Design Review: Is this range-extender SUV the most frustrating new car on-sale in Australia today?

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READ MORE: Australia’s only range extender! 1150km-claim Leapmotor C10 Ultra Hybrid arrives to challenge BYD Sealion 6 and Jaecoo J7 PHEVs READ MORE: Leapmotor gets serious! Like the BEV the battery can use brake regeneration to recharge and also be plugged. The result in terms of range is pretty impressive.

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BYD flagship Han EV series goes on sale in China; Blade Battery

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BYD announced the official launch of its Han EV series, the brand’s long-awaited flagship offering for the global mid-to-large luxury sedan market, including three pure electric models and one hybrid model. The Han EV’s long-range pure electric version has a single-charge range of 605 kilometers (376 miles) based on the NEDC test cycle.

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BYD reports plug-in fleet test results; rapid charging not diminishing capacity

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BYD all-electric e6 Taxi in service in Shenzhen. In conjunction with the one-year anniversary of its all-electric vehicle Taxi fleet test, BYD announced high-level results of several pilots of its plug-in electric vehicles—the F3DM, e6 and eBUS-12—in fleet testing across the world. Click to enlarge.

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BYD to announce US launch plans for EVs and PHEVs at NAIAS

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Ltd (BYD) will reveal plans for the launch of US-ready electric drive vehicles and clean energy products at the upcoming 2011 North America International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. This is BYD’s fourth consecutive appearance at NAIAS. The BYD S6DM SUV is an independent 4WD dual-mode electric SUV. liter gasoline engine.

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