Chinese electric vehicle brands are a top priority at Licarco because the EV market has become increasingly dominated by pure electric Chinese cars. Last year, China sold more EVs than the rest of the world. BYD, NIO, ORA, and Geely are some of the biggest Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers.
Even though China has been producing millions of EVs for years, American drivers wouldn&#8217;t be able to buy one. It&#8217;s because vehicles made in China are subjected to a %27.5 import tariff in the US. Due to heavy taxation, Chinese brands had not prioritized the US auto market in their global plans. But that&#8217;s changing quickly, as more and more Chinese EV marques are expanding their reach towards western markets, including United States.
In this article, we gathered a list of Chinese EV brands and their expansion plans. We will update this post when an announcement is made regarding any Chinese EV maker&#8217;s global expansion.
<h2>Chinese Electric Vehicle Brands&#8217; Global Expansion Plans</h2>
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<th class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; background-color: #1b1f25;" data-align="center">Europe</th>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/cars?filter=byd">BYD</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Belgium, Luxembourg</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">Sells Only E-Buses</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/cars?filter=nio">NIO</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Austria, Belgium, France, Hungary, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Portugal, Czech Republic</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">NIO Will Enter US Market in 2025</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/cars?filter=leapmotor">Leapmotor</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">Germany(?), First European showroom in 2023</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">TBA</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/cars?filter=ora">ORA</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">United Kingdom, Germany</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">TBA</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/cars?filter=xpeng">Xpeng</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">Denmark, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">TBA</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/cars?filter=zeekr">Zeekr</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">Geely Will Sell Zeekr EVs in Europe Starting in 2023</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">TBA</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/cars?filter=li-auto">Li Auto</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">Planning to Enter European Market in 2023</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">TBA</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/cars?filter=voyah">Voyah</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">Already on sale in Norway. Voyah will enter Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, and Israel markets in 2023.</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">TBA</td>
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<h2>Leapmotor</h2>
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Leapmotor, an emerging EV brand backed by Dahua Technology, has plans to enter the European market in 2023. The brand officials confirmed that Leapmotor would open showrooms in Europe. To finance its globalization plans, Hangzhou-based carmaker filed its first IPO that worths around $1.5bn at Hong Kong Exchange.
The brand has already started to sell electric vehicles in Turkey and Israel, starting with the compact hatchback called <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/leapmotor-t03" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Leapmotor T03</a>. The first EV to be showcased in Europe will probably be the electric sedan C01. With its sleek design, cell-to-chassis technology, and impressive performance figures, <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/leapmotor-c01" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Leapmotor C01</a> will attract a lot of customers.
<h2>BYD</h2>
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BYD first entered Norway with the full-size electric SUV called <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/2022-byd-tang-ev" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tang EV</a>. Over the next months, China&#8217;s biggest EV manufacturer will start selling vehicles all over the world. BYD EVs are already available in Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. European countries where BYD will start operations before the end of 2022 are the United Kingdom, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, and Sweden.
BYD will export these three electric vehicle models to Old Continent; compact electric SUV <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/byd-atto-3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BYD Atto 3</a>, electric sedan <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/2022-byd-han-ev" target="_blank" rel="noopener">BYD Han EV</a>, and BYD Tang EV. India, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam will also be subject to BYD&#8217;s global expansion, as official statements confirmed.
Unfortunately, BYD has no plans to enter the American market yet. But there is a possibility of Chinese EV maker using its new premium brand, which reportedly will deliver a $145K+ luxury EV to the market, to attract customers from United States.
<h2>NIO</h2>
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NIO is one of the first Chinese automakers, which officially confirms its entry into the US market. NIO-branded EVs will be on sale in the US starting in 2025. Large-size SUV ES8 is currently being tested on US roads. There is no official timeline for the US launch, though.
Chinese EV marque will also start selling EVs in Germany, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. The next move on the global plans is to enter more European markets such as Austria, Belgium, France, Hungary, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Portugal, and the Czech Republic. NIO is hoping to sell electric vehicles in 25 countries by 2025.
<h2>Xpeng</h2>
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In February 2022, Xpeng opened its first showroom in Stockholm, Sweden. Guangzhou-based company will start selling EVs in Denmark, Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden before the year ends. The company&#8217;s first offering will be the mid-range electric sedan <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/xpeng-p5-600p" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Xpeng P5</a>.
Xpeng expects half of its electric vehicle sales in 2025 to come from outside of China. Europe is its first choice but customers from the US will eventually get a taste of Xpeng&#8217;s popular cars in the near future. Chinese brand signed a dealership agreement with a Turkish company to sell EVs in Turkey as well. The first vehicle to be put on sale in Turkey will be <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/xpeng-p7-4wd-high-performance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Xpeng P7</a>.
<h2>Zeekr</h2>
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Geely is a global automotive group. There are brands under the Geely Group that sell vehicles all over the world. Zeekr will be joining those brands next year by entering the European market. EV-only brand will make it official in early 2023, as Zeekr announced.
Zeekr has only one model on sale called Zeekr 001, but it has plans to launch a total of seven EVs by 2025. Its 2025 sales goal in Europe is 100,000 vehicles. There is no word whether Zeekr will sell EVs in Scandinavia, western/or eastern Europe. Follow us for more details.
<h2>ORA</h2>
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Great Wall Motors (GWM) has officially entered the United Kingdom and Germany with its EV-only brand ORA. GWM introduced the first vehicles to be put on sale in Europe earlier this year. <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/ora-cat-64-kwh" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ORA Cat/Funky Cat</a> is the first one for the western market.
The company appoints Emil Frey to distribute vehicles starting in Germany. That is not the first time GWM to choose Germany for its global expansion. Chinese automaker&#8217;s battery division SVOLT opened a battery plant in Germany as well. Recently SVOLT announced its second investment worth €2.0bn, which would enable them to produce lithium-ion battery cells directly in the country.
<h2>Li Auto</h2>
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Li Auto is relatively late to the EV party, as their first choice of vehicle type is extended-range electric vehicles (EREV). BT The company will launch its first pure-electric model sometime next year. There are also plans for a possible production site in Europe.
Beijing-based automaker will be looking for partnerships to start selling EVs in Europe as soon as next year. No official info regarding which countries will get to buy Li Auto EREVs yet.
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Tesla vehicles are famous for their in-car entertainment experience. There are a bunch of games available for drivers to enjoy while charging their vehicles or spending some time inside the car. You can even use a game controller for better experience. A couple of games will also require you to connect a controller to play.
In this article, we created a guide to help you easily connect your Xbox controller to your Tesla Model 3/Y.
<h2>A Complete Guide to Connecting an Xbox Controller to Tesla Model 3/Y</h2>
If you want to play games with an Xbox controller on your Tesla, use a data cable (not a charge-only USB cable that lacks the data transfer function) to plug your controller into your Tesla Model 3/Y&#8217;s main screen via the USB-C ports in the center console or the USB-A port in the glove box. If you prefer a wireless connection, or your controller cannot be connected to your Tesla via cable, just follow our guide down below.
Step 1. Buy a wireless adapter/dongle for pairing your Xbox controller. <a href="https://amzn.to/3HCaTTv">8Bitdo Wireless USB Adapter 2</a> and <a href="https://amzn.to/3jyyigK">MAYFLASH Magic NS 2</a> are two of the most popular choices.
Step 2. Plug the wireless adapter into your Tesla via USB data ports. Use a USB-A to USB-C adapter if necessary. Please be aware that newer Model 3/Y vehicles don&#8217;t have USB data ports in the center console. You will need to use the USB-A port inside the glove compartment.
Step 3. Put your wireless adapter into pairing mode. 8Bitdo&#8217;s pairing button is on the bottom, whereas the Magic NS&#8217;s pairing mode can be activated by pressing the black button on the side until the light goes green and blinks fast.
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Step 4. In order to put your controller into pairing mode, first press the Xbox button for one second until it lights up. Then, press and hold the circular pair button located on the back of the controller for three seconds.
Step 5. Once the wireless adapter and Xbox controller ared paired up, the lights on both of these devices will stop blinking. You will see a notification message on your Tesla&#8217;s screen that confirms the pairing.
Enjoy your games!
<h3>My Tesla says the Xbox controller is disconnected. How can I fix it?</h3>
Your wireless adapter might lose the connection between your Tesla and the Xbox controller. You just need to unplug the adapter and plug it into the car again. The controller will be paired with your car in a few seconds. If you experience this issue often, you might need to contact your seller and ask about the wireless adapter&#8217;s firmware update status. Sometimes a small update could fix these disconnection problems.
<h3>Can I connect all Xbox controllers to my Tesla?</h3>
There are numerous reports on people using Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, and Series X controllers both wirelessly and wired to play games on their Teslas. But some of these controllers are not supported by all wireless dongles on the market. You need to thoroughly research before buying an adapter.
Credit: The hero image of the article is from <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUiqd8HpmOk">Mark Brown&#8217;s Youtube video</a>.

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Regenerative braking technology is a bliss for the efficiency of <a href="https://www.licarco.com/cars">all-electric vehicles</a>. But it takes time to get used to this helpful feature. Sometimes it gets annoying or makes no sense on some occasions. There is an option to turn it off, but things get complicated with <a href="https://www.licarco.com/news/how-many-tesla-cars-have-been-sold">Tesla vehicles</a>. Let us explain.
If you want to turn off regenerative braking on your Tesla, you probably won&#8217;t find any disabling option in the menu. Because turning off regenerative braking is not possible on a Tesla. It is also impossible to adjust the regen on Tesla vehicles built since Q2 2020. Tesla Model S/3/X/Y vehicles built before that date can still be able to offer adjustments. You just need to navigate through the main screen and go to Driving, then change the &#8216;Regenerative Braking&#8217; to &#8216;Low&#8217; for reducing the level of regenerative braking.
Newer Tesla vehicles come with standard level regen as default. There is no &#8216;Regenerative Braking&#8217; adjustment option anymore. So, why wouldn&#8217;t Tesla allow its drivers to adjust regenerative braking? The main reason is that the vehicle range is heavily affected by not being able to recuperate the energy you otherwise lost to heat, etc by pressing the brake pedal. Other automakers agree with Tesla as well. According to <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://electrek.co/2018/08/08/audi-e-tron-quattro-electric-suv-range-regen-braking/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Audi</a>, regenerative braking can extend the range by up to 30% on average. Soon, every new electric vehicle on the market will probably remove the option to adjust regenerative braking for the sake of efficiency.
<h2>How to Adjust Regenerative Braking on Tesla Model Y/3 and Model S/X?</h2>
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If you drive a Tesla vehicle built before Q2 2022, your car&#8217;s main screen comes with an option to adjust regenerative braking. You just need to go to settings, then select the &#8216;Driving&#8217; menu from the left and change the &#8216;Regenerative Braking&#8217; option to &#8216;Low&#8217; for partially turning off the regen.
You won&#8217;t be able to turn off this feature. There is, however, a way to heavily limit the effects of regen braking. Here&#8217;s how:
<h3>Why Does Regenerative Braking Limited on My Tesla?</h3>
If you live in a cold area or your battery is fully charged, your Tesla vehicle would warn you about the regenerative braking is being limited. That&#8217;s because the battery is unable to receive the energy from the regen system and the battery&#8217;s management system temporarily turns off the regenerative braking feature. It might take up to half an hour for your vehicle to recover from that. In order to reduce the negative effects of this limitation, you can enable an extra feature for automatically applying the brake pedals instead of regen braking. Just go to Controls &gt; Pedals &amp; Steering, then turn on the &#8216;Apply Brakes When Regenerative Braking is Limited&#8217; option.
<h3>Does Regenerative Braking Work on Icy/Snowy Roads?</h3>
Not being able to turn off regenerative braking might sound dangerous on icy/snowy roads, but Tesla has a solution for this. In 2022, Tesla adjusted the traction control software of its vehicles and added a hidden snow mode. Its main function is to better handle regen braking adjustments on icy roads and snow. Take a look at the video down below for more detail.
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<h4>References</h4>
1. Tesla Model Y Owner&#8217;s Manual &#8211; https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/modely/en_us/GUID-3DFFB071-C0F6-474D-8A45-17BE1A006365.html
2. Tesla Motors Club &#8211; https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/regenerative-braking-chnged.244377/
3. Tesla mysteriously removes regenerative braking strength option in new cars &#8211; https://electrek.co/2020/10/27/tesla-removes-regenerative-braking-strenght-option-new-cars/

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How to Turn Off Regenerative Braking on a Tesla?

Leapmotor

Israel has become one of the most EV-friendly countries in the Middle East. Regular ICE vehicles are subject to high taxation (up to 83 percent, including purchase tax and VAT), while there is only a 10 percent tax on fully-electric models in Israel. Auto-importers are exploiting the unbalance between two kinds of cars, and the first brands to benefit from this are, of course, <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/news/best-chinese-ev-manufacturers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers</a>.
People in Israel are not only facing heft taxation when buying a vehicle, but they also have to burden 62 percent taxation when filling up their tanks. Thus, low tax levels on electric car purchases and tax-free electricity give this country no other option than to adopt EVs.
We realized the rising popularity of EVs in Israel and prepared a list of budget-friendly Chinese electric vehicles in order to help our visitors from Israel easily compare affordable EV options.
<h2>Budget-Friendly Chinese EVs in Israel Ranked (2022H2)</h2>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/leapmotor-t03">Leapmotor T03</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">TBA (~125,000 NIS)</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/geometry-c-400km">Geometry C</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">139,900 NIS (~$40,775)</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/2022-mg-zs-ev">2022 MG ZS EV</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">144,500 NIS (~$42,115)</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/seres-3">SERES 3</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">144,900 NIS (~$42,232)</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/byd-atto-3">BYD Atto 3</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">156,500 NIS (~$45,613)</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">159,900 NIS (~$46,604)</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center"><a href="https://www.licarco.com/skywell-et5">Skywell ET5 Luxury</a></td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">194,900 NIS (~$56,805)</td>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center; padding: 7px;" data-align="center">198,300 NIS (~$57,796)</td>
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The price informations we published here are coming from manufacturers&#8217; official statements. Please keep in mind that the EV purchase tax in Israel will be increased to 20 percent in 2023, and 35 percent in 2024. These prices are going up next year, and much higher a year after that.
<h3>Leapmotor T03</h3>
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6042" src="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/leapmotor-t03-energy-consumption-21-1024x704.jpg" alt="" width="750" height="516" srcset="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/leapmotor-t03-energy-consumption-21-1024x704.jpg 1024w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/leapmotor-t03-energy-consumption-21-300x206.jpg 300w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/leapmotor-t03-energy-consumption-21-768x528.jpg 768w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/leapmotor-t03-energy-consumption-21-1536x1056.jpg 1536w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/leapmotor-t03-energy-consumption-21-1568x1078.jpg 1568w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/leapmotor-t03-energy-consumption-21.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" />
Leapmotor T03 is a small-size electric hatchback first hit the market in May 2020. It is the second EV that Dahua-backed EV start-up built and launched. T03 comes with a 41-kWh battery pack, which is enough to give this small EV a range of 403 kilometers, according to <a href="https://www.licarco.com/news/ev-range-tests-explained-comparison-between-epa-ratings-wltp-nedc-and-cltc">CLTC test cycle</a>.
Chinese company recently announced that Leapmotor T03 has passed the European Union&#8217;s Whole Vehicle Type Approval and it is ready to be sold in EU. Leapmotor also officially confirmed its entry into the Israeli market with the very same model. First batch of T03 are on their way to Israel. The official pricing of the electric hatchback will be announced by Leapmotor&#8217;s partner in Israel called Metro Motor.
Leapmotor T03 Israel Price: Not Official (~125,000 NIS)
<h3>Geometry C</h3>
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-4095" src="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/geometry-c-specs-21-1024x650.jpg" alt="" width="750" height="476" srcset="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/geometry-c-specs-21-1024x650.jpg 1024w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/geometry-c-specs-21-300x190.jpg 300w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/geometry-c-specs-21-768x488.jpg 768w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/geometry-c-specs-21.jpg 1249w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" />
Geely&#8217;s affordable EV-only brand Geometry is very popular in Israel. In fact, according to the official registration data, Geometry C is the best-selling EV in Israel this year. It holds a whopping share of 22 percent of the country&#8217;s EV market. It is all thanks to Geometry C&#8217;s affordable price and its features that satisfy Israeli customers.
Geometry&#8217;s first SUV comes with a 150 kW single motor drivetrain option, a 53-kWh battery pack, and a CLTC range of 400 kilometers. This electric SUV is so light (~1,5 tons) that it can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds.
Geometry C Israel Price: 139,900 NIS
<h3>2022 MG ZS EV</h3>
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-6489" src="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2022-mg-zs-ev-features-12-1024x683.jpg" alt="" width="750" height="500" srcset="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2022-mg-zs-ev-features-12-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2022-mg-zs-ev-features-12-300x200.jpg 300w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2022-mg-zs-ev-features-12-768x512.jpg 768w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2022-mg-zs-ev-features-12-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2022-mg-zs-ev-features-12-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2022-mg-zs-ev-features-12-1568x1045.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" />
MG ZS EV is one of the most affordable EV options in Europe. It is also considerably cheap in Israel. The standard range version (320 KM) is starting from 144K shekels. It has a 156 HP/114 kW front-wheel-drive motor and supports up to 76 kW DC charging.
2022 MG ZS EV Israel Price: 144,500 NIS
<h3>SERES 3</h3>
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-692" src="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/seres-3-rear-blue-render-213-1024x610.jpg" alt="" width="750" height="447" srcset="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/seres-3-rear-blue-render-213-1024x610.jpg 1024w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/seres-3-rear-blue-render-213-300x179.jpg 300w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/seres-3-rear-blue-render-213-768x457.jpg 768w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/seres-3-rear-blue-render-213.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" />
Dongfeng Motor has partnered up with Huawei to globalize its SERES-branded electric vehicles. Israel is one of the first places they went to sell EVs. The first vehicle made into the country is an electric crossover called SERES 3. It offers up to 405 kilometers of range when fully charged. It&#8217;s not particularly powerful as the new MG ZS EV with a 119 kW front motor, but it has a large boot compared to other options.
SERES 3 Israel Price: 144,900 NIS
<h3>BYD Atto 3</h3>
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-19852" src="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/byd-atto-3-range-wltp-1024x608.jpg" alt="" width="750" height="445" srcset="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/byd-atto-3-range-wltp-1024x608.jpg 1024w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/byd-atto-3-range-wltp-300x178.jpg 300w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/byd-atto-3-range-wltp-768x456.jpg 768w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/byd-atto-3-range-wltp-1536x911.jpg 1536w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/byd-atto-3-range-wltp-2048x1215.jpg 2048w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/byd-atto-3-range-wltp-1568x930.jpg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" />
BYD Atto 3 is the newest option on our list that went on sale in Israel. It is known as 2022 BYD Yuan Plus in China. This electric SUV is based on BYD&#8217;s next-gen e-Platform 3.0 modular vehicle architecture. Atto 3 comes with a powerful 204 HP electric motor, 60.48-kWh battery, 150 kW DC charging support, and a reasonable price tag.
BYD Atto 3 Israel Price: 156,500 NIS
<h3>JAC e-JS4</h3>
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-22276" src="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/FLP8075-e1631761364152-1024x683.webp" alt="" width="750" height="500" srcset="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/FLP8075-e1631761364152-1024x683.webp 1024w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/FLP8075-e1631761364152-300x200.webp 300w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/FLP8075-e1631761364152-768x512.webp 768w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/FLP8075-e1631761364152-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/FLP8075-e1631761364152-2048x1366.webp 2048w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/FLP8075-e1631761364152-1568x1046.webp 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" />
JAC e-JS4 is being produced by China&#8217;s one of the largest automotive groups called JAC Motors. It is a fully electric compact SUV. Sehol E40X is the name of this vehicle&#8217;s Chinese version. It is also a single motor EV, which uses a 150 HP front unit. The battery capacity is 55-kWh and a range of 420 kilometers is possible when the battery is full.
JAC e-JS4 Israel Price: 139,900 NIS
<h3>Skywell ET5</h3>
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-7021" src="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/skywell-et5-fiyati-2-1024x623.jpeg" alt="Skywell ET5" width="750" height="456" srcset="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/skywell-et5-fiyati-2-1024x623.jpeg 1024w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/skywell-et5-fiyati-2-300x182.jpeg 300w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/skywell-et5-fiyati-2-768x467.jpeg 768w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/skywell-et5-fiyati-2-1536x934.jpeg 1536w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/skywell-et5-fiyati-2-2048x1246.jpeg 2048w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/skywell-et5-fiyati-2-1568x954.jpeg 1568w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" />
Skywell is very new to passenger vehicles, but its experience in buses, commercial, and heavy-duty electric vehicles is unquestionable. Skywell ET5 is their first passenger EV. It is a large-size fully electric vehicle with a 72-kWh battery pack supplied by <a href="https://www.licarco.com/news/farasis-unveils-super-pouch-battery-cell-400-km-range-in-10-minutes">Farasis Energy</a>. ET5 is not a cheap car, but the large interior might justify the high price for some customers.
Skywell ET5 Israel Price: 194,900 NIS
<h3>Maxus Euniq 6</h3>
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone wp-image-22279 size-large" src="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSC08087-aspect-ratio-1416-1372-e1663532074382-1024x622.jpg" alt="" width="750" height="456" srcset="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSC08087-aspect-ratio-1416-1372-e1663532074382-1024x622.jpg 1024w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSC08087-aspect-ratio-1416-1372-e1663532074382-300x182.jpg 300w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSC08087-aspect-ratio-1416-1372-e1663532074382-768x466.jpg 768w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DSC08087-aspect-ratio-1416-1372-e1663532074382.jpg 1416w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" />
Maxus Euniq 6 Israel Price: 198,300 NIS

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9 Affordable Chinese EVs Available in Israel

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz will build a charging network with billions of euros in investment to support the electric car transformation. In a statement made as part of the CES 2023 consumer electronics trade show, there would be more than 10,000 charging stations ready to use worldwide by the year 2030.
The charging network of the German automotive giant will be full of high-speed charging equipment instead of low-capacity AC units. The units, which will support up to 350 kW speed, will be placed in thousands of stations. Charging units will be placed in thousands of stations as 4, 12, and 30 units. <a href="https://www.licarco.com/mercedes-eqs-suv-580-4matic">EQS</a>, the company&#8217;s most advanced electric car currently, supports 200 kW DC charging speed. Mercedes will most highly switch to 800V architecture in its next models. The company is planning to increase the charging speed to 350 kW.
<h2>Electric Mercedes-Benz Drivers Can Make Reservations</h2>
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-31904 size-large" src="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/mercedes-dc-sarj-agi-22-1536x864-1-1024x576.jpeg" alt="" width="750" height="422" srcset="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/mercedes-dc-sarj-agi-22-1536x864-1-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/mercedes-dc-sarj-agi-22-1536x864-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/mercedes-dc-sarj-agi-22-1536x864-1-768x432.jpeg 768w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/mercedes-dc-sarj-agi-22-1536x864-1.jpeg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" />
Mercedes will start to set up its first charging stations in North America this year. The company plan to activate a total of 2,500 charging units at 400 stations in the region by 2027. Collaborating with ChargePoint on the supply of chargers, the company has also half-partnered with a giant energy company for more than 1 billion euros to spend on charging infrastructure in North America.
MN8 Energy, one of America&#8217;s largest solar power plant and energy storage system operators, will both provide clean energy to Mercedes&#8217; charging network and be a partner in this huge investment.
The giant charging network will not provide brand-specific services but will be open to all electric vehicle drivers. It will also grant some privileges to Mercedes drivers. Electric Mercedes owners, who can reserve sockets for charging, will be able to quickly create reservations for suitable charging points on their route via the Mercedes Me Charging application.
Mercedes initially will install a quarter of the high-speed charging units in the USA and Canada. The next level will make the majority of the remaining units available in Europe and China. Turkey can also be among the countries that will get its share from Mercedes&#8217; charging network.
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Mercedes-Benz Builds Its Own High-Speed EV Charging Network

Factorial Energy is a start-up working on the next generation of solid-state batteries. Over the past six years, it has significantly invested in solid-state battery technology. At the 2023 Consumers Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, they displayed a prototype of their new 100 Amp-hour(Ah) batteries.
Previously, the start-up demonstrated a 40 Ah solid-state battery cell prototype. Using its so-called Factorial Electrolyte System Technology(FEST), Factorial is also attempting to use current lithium-ion battery production facilities to reduce costs.
<h2>The Cell Enables Lighter EVs or a Longer Driving Range</h2>
The prototype cell was created as part of the collaborative development agreement between Factorial and Stellantis. It was first announced in November 2021. It fulfills solid-state performance claims without the catastrophic flaws seen in earlier generations of the technology. The technology will debut in the high-end market to test its effectiveness and producibility.
Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis, emphasized the prototype solid-state cells&#8217; 30% greater density than typical lithium-ion batteries during his keynote address. Depending on the manufacturer&#8217;s priorities, this might enable a lighter car or a longer driving range.
<h2>How Solid-State Battery Works?</h2>
A solid-state battery functions very similarly to a lithium-ion battery. The battery&#8217;s anode and cathode are constructed from materials that conduct electricity. Between the two electrodes that hold the charged ion particles, there is an electrolyte. Between the electrodes, the lithium ions circulate through the electrolyte. Current is created by the flow of these charged particles in a certain direction. It is referred to as charging when the ions flow from the cathode to the anode, or from the positive electrode to the negative electrode. Similarly to this, the battery is discharged and electricity is supplied to the load when ions move in the opposite way, from the anode to the cathode.
The essence of the matter is that a better energy density, the possibility for extremely quick charging, and a reduced chance of fires brought on by high temperatures are some advantages of solid-state batteries.
Related Article: <a href="https://www.licarco.com/news/prologium-invests-8-billion-on-european-battery-plant">Solid-State Battery Maker ProLogium Invests $8 Billion on European Battery Plant</a>
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Ekran Resmi 2023-01-10 22.32.54

Factorial Reveals 100 Amp/Hour Solid-State Battery Cell Concept

In a drive to increase employment as it speeds up battery production, Tesla has officially launched its Megafactory in California. With the addition of the new production plant, Tesla&#8217;s Energy division is anticipated to grow significantly. The company just deployed 2.1 GWh of battery-based energy storage systems, breaking its own quarterly record.
More than 10 GWh will be added every three months until the Lathrop facility is completed. That will represent a paradigm shift for the whole sector and might be of enormous assistance to utility companies searching for elevated and cost-effective battery solutions.
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<h2>Tesla Plans to Generate 40 Gwh Of Megapacks at its Megafactory Per Year</h2>
The Lathrop site is rather large since 40 GWh of Tesla Megapack systems are expected to be produced there annually based on the company&#8217;s 2021 announcement. About 3 MWh, together with all required power electronics, may fit within one Megapack container. Tesla should be capable of producing well over 13,000 Megapacks annually at a capacity of 40 GWh. In comparison to its 2021 production, that represents a significant rise.
Tesla will benefit from using massive BESS, such as the Megapack, large volume serial production, and the lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery chemistry. Additionally, Tesla has disclosed plans to use LFP cells in its Model 3/Model Y entry-level automobiles and energy storage systems.
Currently, BESS only contributes a small percentage of Tesla&#8217;s overall income, and its margins are substantially lower than those of its automobiles. Because the firm is rapidly growing its EV business, it is predicted that BESS share will keep around 10% for the coming years.
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Related Article: <a href="https://www.licarco.com/news/where-are-tesla-cars-made-which-tesla-factory-produce-which-models">Where Are Tesla Cars Made? Which Tesla Factory Produces Which Models?</a>
<h2>How the BESS System Works</h2>
An energy storage system (ESS) known as a battery energy storage system (BESS) collects energy from various sources, gathers it, and preserves it in rechargeable batteries for subsequent use.
A BESS is a hybrid system that combines both low- and high-level software with hardware components. The key components of BESS include:
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<li>A battery system (BS)</li>
<li>A battery management system (BMS)</li>
<li>An inverter or a power conversion system (PCS)</li>
<li>An energy management system (EMS)</li>
</ul>
If necessary, the battery&#8217;s electrical and chemical energy may be discharged and provided to electric cars.
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Chinese-American battery manufacturer Farasis announced its new strategy and a new high-nickel battery product at a press event in Beijing. The next-gen lithium-ion battery is called SPS, or &#8220;Super Pouch Solution&#8221;. As the name suggests, Farasis is switching to CTP (Cell-to-Pack) battery design with bigger pouch cells. This new design will allow EVs using the latest cells from Farasis to travel up to 400 kilometers with 10 minutes of charging. Super Pouch will also support the direct-recycling process developed by the battery maker.
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Thanks to the bigger, thicker pouch-cell form factor, Super Pouch batteries will reach a gravimetric pack-level energy density of 330 Wh/kg. Farasis confirmed that its new NMC cell will support 800V electrical architecture, up to 4C discharge rates, and 300-350 kW DC charging speeds that will allow 400 kilometers of range with a 10-minute charging session.
The module-less battery pack will include a two-sided liquid cooling system and heat dissipation plates on three sides of every pouch cell. Advanced thermal management system will not only quadruple heat dissipation efficiency but also extend battery life to more than 3,000 cycles.
Horizontally placed big pouch cells will allow Farasis to decrease the number of battery parts by 50%, reduce material costs by up to 33%, and increase volume utilization to 75%. The compact battery pack will be able to hold off more than 90 percent of its energy capacity in extreme cold weather conditions (-20 Celcius).
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Currently, Farasis only offers high-nickel NMC811 and NMC622 pouch cells. With the new strategy, Chinese company will add some competitive options to its product portfolio, such as LFP, high-manganese NMC, and low-cost sodium-ion battery cells.
Thanks to a much improved semi-solid electrolyte and silicone anode, Farasis will be able to produce NMC cells with 300 to 400 Wh/kg energy density. After switching to a fully solid-state electrolyte in 2028, energy density levels will reach as far as 500 Wh/kilogram, which will hopefully be enough to be used in the aviation industry.
Next year, Farasis is getting into the LFP wagon as well. They will not only produce lithium-iron-phosphate batteries but also offer more energy-dense LMFP (Lithium manganese-iron-phosphate) cells. The energy density level will vary between 200 to 240 Wh/kg. These will not be the cheapest option Farasis will provide. Sodium-ion battery production is also due in 2023 with an energy density of 160 Wh/kg. Farasis predicts that its sodium-ion cells will be best for energy storage applications and entry-level EVs. Energy density-wise, these cells will go as high as 230 Wh/kg by 2030.
<h2>Battery Plants Will Cost Less, Thanks to Improved Battery Tech</h2>
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Improved battery chemistry and much higher energy density will allow Farasis to cut manufacturing equipment costs by 50 percent. Super Pouch-producing factories will also require 60% less space for the same amount of battery production output.
Farasis also said that new battery plants will consume 35% less energy and lower production costs by 30%. Chinese company has agreed to open a battery plant in Turkey with domestic EV brand <a href="https://www.licarco.com/togg-c-suv">Togg</a>. This new plant will definitely produce next-gen pouch cells from Farasis starting in 2025. <a href="https://www.licarco.com/zeekr-001-single-motor-we">Geely</a> also established a joint venture with Farasis to construct multiple battery cell production sites and co-develop future battery technologies. Both of these partners will make use of Super Pouch&#8217;s cost-cutting, energy-dense design.
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Farasis has been developing lithium-ion batteries ever since Yu Wang and Keith Kepler established their first company in 2002. After a dramatic transfer to China in 2009 and a collaboration with Mercedes-Benz, Farasis quickly became the industry&#8217;s one of the most successful battery start-ups in the early 2010s. It even made it into the world&#8217;s 10 largest battery manufacturers in 2017 and 2018. Even though it had early success in this emerging field, Farasis has yet to make its big leap forward. They have been struggling to ramp up production. With the new strategy, company&#8217;s offering will cover every customer&#8217;s needs from low-cost sodium-ion cells to high-nickel NMC batteries with silicon anode.

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Farasis Unveils ‘Super Pouch’ Battery Cell, 400 KM Range in 10 Minutes

Daimler Trucks has opened the eTruck Charging Park in partnership with Netze BW, a subsidiary of EnBW.  The charging station is in Wörth, Germany and this is the place where the German company manufactures the all-electric eActros and eEconic trucks.
The charging station for e-trucks is equipped with a total of six different charging units from the companies Siemens, ABB, Ekoenergetyka, and Alpitronic, with outputs between 40 kW and 300 kW on an area of around 2,000 square meters.
Daimler Trucks claims that the customers will have an opportunity to experience the efficiency, range, and charging characteristics of the electric trucks. Also, this will allow customers to develop a complete electric solution for their personal needs with the assistance of the experts on site. The park is also equipped with a photovoltaic system on the roof and an energy storage system. As a “proof of concept”, it is intended to demonstrate possibilities for an efficient power supply for the charging columns.
<h2 style="font-weight: 400;">New Approach and Experience in the Transformation to e-Mobility</h2>
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Michael Scheib, Head of Product Management at Mercedes-Benz Truck states that the main goal of the company is to offer our customers more than just an electric truck in the transformation to e-mobility.  He also says that the German manufacturer intends to provide an integrated solution that includes consulting and charging infrastructure solutions from a single source. “Our charging park for customers in Wörth is an integral part of this approach and shows customers, practically and tangibly, what charging infrastructure for their application can look like,” Scheib adds.
Axel Hausen, Head of eMob Major Projects, Marketing &amp; Special Projects at Netze BW’s Services Division, says: “Besides the technological development of all the necessary components, the development of the electric charging infrastructure is one of the factors crucial to the success of electric heavy-duty transport. Together with our parent company, EnBW, we are contributing a lot of expertise in charging infrastructure and the energy industry to the project. In Wörth, we are working with investors such as e-fleet operators, truck manufacturers, industrial and commercial customers, and municipalities to develop individual charging solutions, especially for depot logistics, that will help electric heavy-duty transport take off.”
Overall, opening a charging park seems to be a different approach to familiarizing potential customers with electric trucks and their specific needs. If this can help convince fleets to switch to EVs, we might see other manufacturers also building similar stations like this.

Einfacher Einstieg in die E-Mobilität: Mercedes-Benz Trucks eröffnet Ladepark für Kunden in WörthAn easy gateway to electric mobility: Mercedes-Benz Trucks opens charging park for customers in Wörth

eTruck Charging Park is opened by Daimler Trucks in Germany

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The American home is one of the most difficult barriers standing between the car-buying public and the EVs revolution. Many homes lack garages and many others have outdated electrical systems, making it challenging. It is expensive to start, or completely impractical to charge EVs at home. However, Siemens &amp; ConnectDER have developed one that appears to be successful.
The home EV charging system solution from ConnectDER is a retrofittable collar that attaches to the energy meter box, saving time and money without needing to upgrade other components of the domestic electrical system. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority&#8217;s &#8220;High Performing Grid&#8221; award of $1.5 million was given to ConnectDER in December of last year after they began testing the collar in New York City.
According to ConnectDER, the money will help the company create and market its next-gen meter collar adapters. It will allow quick, affordable, and all-encompassing connections of electricity and data to DERs including solar, energy storage, and EVs.
The grant in question is an external initiative that uses DERS at a detailed level to support grid stability and dependability. As a result, the new collar feeds into both the dispersed energy resources movement and the trend toward virtual power plants.
Rooftop solar &amp; home EV charging systems are simply two components of the building electrified movement, as the VPP viewpoint is important. Additionally, the popularity of heat pumps is surging.
<h2>Still Better Option for Home EV Charging</h2>
As soon as ConnectDER and the two businesses revealed a contract the week before, Siemens entered the game. The deal calls for Siemens to receive exclusivity on ConnectDER&#8217;s new plug-in adapter for Evs charging system.
According to Siemens, &#8220;The innovative device will allow owners of electric vehicles (EVs) to charge EVs by connecting chargers directly through the meter socket, an accessible and practical point in every home. &#8220;The adapter will save an estimated 60 to 80 percent of the charger installation cost by avoiding the requirement for electric panel changes,&#8221; according to the manufacturer.
Nearly half of US houses would require an upgrade in order to install Level 2 EV charging stations, which they characterize as a 7-11kW system demanding 40-60 amps on a 240V line.
<h2>Future Steps in Decarbonization</h2>
Siemens has already established a sizable presence in the sector, and its clout in the EV charging industry is growing quickly.
Siemens developed strategies for accessible Electric vehicle charging stations in July in collaboration with other top electric mobility players from the business and shipping sectors. This work is under the auspices of the environmentally friendly nonprofit Ceres.
A $7.5 billion sum set allocated in the joint infrastructure package from the previous year for EV charging points is already being considered by the Alliance.
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Toyota has announced the launch of a household battery energy storage system in accordance with the principles of &#8220;safety, extended service life, excellent quality, reasonably priced, and outstanding performance.&#8221;
The O-Uchi Kyuden System incorporates several years of EVs improvement as well as onboard components according to the manufacturer.
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It&#8217;s intended for everyday use (off-peak electricity, residential PV system support, and EV charging) and an urgent power supply (all along power shortages originating from natural disasters).
The battery has a storage capacity of 8.7 kWh and can provide up to 5.5 kWh of power. The press is still silent. The issue is whether many units can be combined into a single system for increased capacity and power.
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<h2>Unique To Toyota</h2>
An intriguing feature is the bidirectional vehicle-to-home capabilities (up to 1.1 kWh output) of the Toyota O-Uchi Kyuden System, which is enabled by an AC charging outlet and a special adaptor.
The system is unique to Toyota. It can provide power two times at 100V AC from EVs (HEV, PHEV, BEV, FCEV), and may utilize electricity stored in electrified vehicles as a backup power source all through power outages. Toyota xEVs can provide electricity via onboard AC (100V) outlets in Japan.
<h2>Only Available In Japan For Now</h2>
It is possible to see the status and adjust the parameters of the system using a wireless LAN router connected to a hybrid power conditioner and an app.
The Toyota O-Uchi Kyuden System is only available in Japan for the time being. The company has recently begun taking orders, with sales set to begin in August, through home builders and general contractors.
Toyota O-Uchi Kyuden System:
<ul>
<li>Rated Capacity: 8.7 kWh</li>
<li>Maximum Output: 5.5 kW</li>
<li>Operating Temperatures: -20℃ to +45℃ 
(-20℃ to +40℃ as using automated operation or the vehicle power supply adapter)</li>
<li>Dimensions and Weight (L x W x H) 
Hybrid power conditioner: 445 x 198 x 698 mm / 33 kg 
DC-to-DC converter: 337 x 92.4 x 429 mm / 9.0 kg 
Storage battery unit: 1,142 x 341 x 432 mm / 142 kg 
Vehicle power supply adapter: 372 x 140 x 532 mm / 9.0 kg</li>
<li>Installation Location: Outdoors</li>
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Water has traditionally been the opponent of scientists working to accelerate the development of batteries. Lithium-ion batteries, for example, must generally be manufactured in remarkably dry conditions in terms of holding large amounts of charge. However, a recent discovery suggests that a certain type of lithium-ion battery can specifically hold water.
Ions flow between both the two electrodes of a battery to adjust the electric charges created throughout charging / discharging. Electrolytes are the battery component responsible for this. Thus according to Argonne senior battery chemist Zhengcheng &#8220;John&#8221; Zhang, researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy&#8217;s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory developed a special battery electrolyte that can hold thousand times as many water-efficient electrolytes based on a systematic modeling technique of water in various electrolyte environments created through previous computational methods.
Since lithium-ion batteries are &#8220;dry-cell,&#8221; those that could only contain small quantities of moisture, necessitating the use of specialized production facilities. The team was capable of creating a circumstance in which enormously more water molecules can be stably absorbed by the electrolyte by using an electrolyte consisting of two types of salts — a lithium salt and an ionic liquid.
Even trace amounts of water are capable of degrading power usage. That is because nanoscale &#8220;puddles&#8221; of water molecules respond quickly with the electrolyte, producing corrosive byproducts that eat away at the battery.
<h2>New Battery Electrolyte That Can Hold A Thousand Times More Water Than Conventional Electrolytes</h2>
Moreover, the team&#8217;s independent variable is that a new electrolyte made of a lithium salt and an ionic liquid might also detach and bind up water, sequestering individual water molecules. The Argonne team&#8217;s pioneering investigations clearly demonstrate that this innovative electrolyte could indeed contain up to a thousand times more water than electrolytes presently used in EVs and consumption batteries.
This research ensures a possible route for rechargeable batteries to incorporate water into the battery manufacturing process, enabling lower-cost, more eco-friendly production.
The research was funded by DOE’s Vehicle Technologies Office in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. ALCF computing time was awarded through DOE’s ASCR Leadership Computing Challenge.
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Electrification is the best thing that ever happened to cars. The new era allows automakers to build more reliable, efficient vehicles, thanks to ditching so many components, such as huge gearboxes with dozens of moving parts. There are only a few moving parts left in a modern electric car. But there is also a very big battery pack, which is prone to degradation over time which could result in an EV losing its ability to hold energy.
Since the battery pack is the most expensive part of an electric vehicle, battery lifetime is a very important parameter for customers who are looking to buy an EV. In this article, we would like to answer some frequently asked questions regarding EV batteries, electric car battery lifetime, battery replacement costs, and repairability.
<h2>How Long Does An Electric Car Battery Last?</h2>
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Lithium-ion batteries tend to lose their energy capacity over time. That is mostly due to extended usage. According to a study published by Cox Automotive, average car buyers assume that an electric vehicle battery only lasts around 100,000 kilometers (65,000 miles). Although electric car batteries are prone to losing their charge capacity, like every other energy storage solution, these batteries use state-of-the-art anode/cathode chemistries that allow them to last at least 10 years, sometimes even up to 20 years. Customers shouldn&#8217;t worry about wearing their battery any time soon.
Batteries will eventually start to degrade and lose charging capacity over time. The average loss of battery capacity is around 1.5 to 2.5 percent per year. According to Plug In America, the luxury sedan Tesla Model S’s battery only loses 5 percent of its original battery capacity over the first 80,000 km (50,000 miles).
Most manufacturers, including Nissan, Tesla, and Toyota, offer an eight-year (or 160,000 km/100,000 miles) warranty on their electric car batteries. Some automakers, such as Hyundai, provide lifetime coverage for their EV batteries. BMW, Chevrolet, Tesla, Volkswagen, and Nissan will also cover a battery pack replacement if its capacity drops to a certain percentage (70% in most cases). If the car has less than 70% of its original capacity before the end of the eighth year, the warranty will cover all battery replacement costs.
<h3>Electric Car Battery vs Smartphone Battery</h3>
Smartphones have no thermal management for the battery, and fast charging will result in a hot battery. In hot temperatures, battery reactions will speed up and degrade the battery quicker. That’s why smartphone batteries rarely last more than two years.
Electric cars, on the other hand, have advanced thermal management systems, which help the battery pack to optimize its efficiency and eliminate harmful effects of cold/hot temperatures caused by weather, heavy usage/lack of usage, etc.
<h2>How Much Does An Electric Car Battery Replacement Cost?</h2>
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<th class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">Electric Car Model</th>
<th class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Full Battery Replacement Cost</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Tesla Model S</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">$13,000-$20,000</td>
</tr>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Tesla Model Y</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">$11,000-$16,000</td>
</tr>
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<td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Ford Mustang Mach-E</td>
<td class="has-text-align-center" style="text-align: center;" data-align="center">$18,000-$24,000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
According to <a href="https://about.bnef.com/blog/battery-pack-prices-fall-to-an-average-of-132-kwh-but-rising-commodity-prices-start-to-bite/">Bloomberg NEF</a>, the average price of lithium-ion batteries dropped from $1,160 per kWh in 2010 to $132 in 2021. Thanks to lower prices, electric car battery replacement costs are also dropping sharply. In order to decrease battery repair bills, automakers are also adopting the remanufactured battery pack strategy, similar to Tesla&#8217;s lower-cost replacement packs with refurbished battery modules.
There is sufficient data on the internet that tells us how much does a Tesla battery cost. According to <a href="https://www.findmyelectric.com/blog/tesla-battery-replacement-cost-explained/">FindmyElectric.com</a>, Tesla Model S full battery replacement should cost between $13,000 to $20,000. A full battery replacement of the premium electric SUV Model X would be around $14,000-$21,000. Tesla&#8217;s mid-size EVs, namely Model 3 and Model Y, are cheaper to repair. The battery pack replacement of these models costs $11,000-$16,000 including labor, miscellaneous parts. The exact replacement cost varies depending on the condition of the battery pack.
Not all EV manufacturers use remanufactured packs to make battery replacement more affordable. Ford, for example, asks more than $43,000 for a brand-new Mustang Mach-E battery pack in Canada. But Ford dealers in the US will charge you around $18,000 to $24,000 for a Mach-E replacement.
<h3>Does Electric Car Battery Disposal Cause Pollution?</h3>
Electric vehicles technically don’t produce any exhaust emissions like carbon monoxide (CO) and NOx. These types of vehicles are definitely cleaner than ICE vehicles. But that doesn’t mean EVs don’t have any carbon footprint. Electric cars use electricity to charge up and a high portion of the electricity generation causes heavy pollution.
EVs are also indirectly polluting the environment with their battery packs. The production and disposal of lithium-ion batteries definitely cause pollution. Of course, batteries and electric vehicles are getting cleaner every day, thanks to stricter rules implemented by governments that encourage manufacturers to act more environment-friendly, and promising developments in the lithium-ion battery recycling industry.
When electric car batteries reach the end of their life, they can be recycled for valuable materials including lithium, nickel, manganese, cobalt, and graphite, which means electric car battery disposal can decrease EV&#8217;s carbon footprint.
Tesla already recycles batteries from its vehicles. Volkswagen’s pilot recycling plant for used EV batteries has also begun operations. Elon Musk expects the auto industry to have enough battery materials inside the existing EV fleet in the next 30-40 years, eliminating the need for mining new materials. The first European lithium-ion battery cell manufacturer Northvolt produced its first cell made “100 percent from recycled nickel, manganese, and cobalt”. But approximately half of the materials in an EV battery pack are recycled. There is still a very long way to go in the battery recycling business.
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<h3>Is It Possible to Repair/Recondition An Electric Car Battery?</h3>
When auto services accept an electric car with the inspection of battery failure, first they run a routine diagnosis and determine how much of the original energy storage capacity the battery can still provide. If there are broken battery modules, and the total capacity degraded to a level lower than 70 percent, the electric car battery will most likely be replaced with a new unit.
The electric car services usually don&#8217;t just swap bad modules for good ones, instead, they replace the entire battery with a brand new or remanufactured one. After a new battery pack is installed, the broken/old one is sent back to factories where broken modules will be replaced with good ones, and any other battery pack problems are solved.
Tesla has been using a similar approach to fix battery packs. Ideally for Tesla, all replacement batteries are remanufactured.

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