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.
<iframe loading="lazy" title="Tesla Model 3 LR Snow Mode demo and explanation" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ENFTsOsHxcs" width="850" height="475" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen">﻿</iframe>
<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">Maxus Euniq 6</td>
<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

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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.
Related Article: <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/news/lithium-ion-battery-cell-types-lfp-nmc-cells-explained" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Lithium-Ion Battery Cell Types, LFP, NMC Explained</a>
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).
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-21578" src="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/9464faaa-1763-4710-a4fc-2679703ebb6e-1024x521.jpg" alt="" width="750" height="382" srcset="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/9464faaa-1763-4710-a4fc-2679703ebb6e-1024x521.jpg 1024w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/9464faaa-1763-4710-a4fc-2679703ebb6e-300x153.jpg 300w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/9464faaa-1763-4710-a4fc-2679703ebb6e-768x391.jpg 768w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/9464faaa-1763-4710-a4fc-2679703ebb6e.jpg 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" />
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>
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-21574" src="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/farasis-battery-plant-footage-1024x575.jpg" alt="" width="750" height="421" srcset="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/farasis-battery-plant-footage-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/farasis-battery-plant-footage-300x168.jpg 300w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/farasis-battery-plant-footage-768x431.jpg 768w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/farasis-battery-plant-footage-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/farasis-battery-plant-footage-1568x881.jpg 1568w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/farasis-battery-plant-footage.jpg 1898w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" />
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.
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-21570" src="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/farasis-battery-plant-cost-1024x569.jpg" alt="" width="750" height="417" srcset="https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/farasis-battery-plant-cost-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/farasis-battery-plant-cost-300x167.jpg 300w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/farasis-battery-plant-cost-768x427.jpg 768w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/farasis-battery-plant-cost-1536x853.jpg 1536w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/farasis-battery-plant-cost-1568x871.jpg 1568w, https://api.dolubatarya.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/farasis-battery-plant-cost.jpg 1905w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" />
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

<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/news/how-many-tesla-cars-have-been-sold" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tesla</a> will upgrade its 72-kWh battery inside the Model Y with <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/news/catl-will-start-producing-lfp-batteries-with-15-percent-more-energy-thanks-to-manganese" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CATL</a>&#8216;s latest technology, according to the Chinese news outlet Late Post. CATL calls its new battery &#8220;M3P&#8221;, which holds 15% more energy than its current LFP batteries. Thanks to a more energy-dense battery pack, Tesla&#8217;s new model will weigh less and offer more mileage.
Late Post reported that the new battery will be used inside the 2023 Tesla Model Ys built in the Giga Shanghai factory later this year. Tesla would start producing new electric SUVs with CATL&#8217;s brand-new battery as soon as Q4 2022, the report said. Refreshed Model Y is going to be delivered to Chinese customers in early 2023.
CATL has been developing an improved version of the highly popular LFP battery cells for quite a while. M3P will solve LFP&#8217;s low energy density stats compared to NMC cells. It is reported that the Chinese battery maker would produce M3P cells offering 210 Wh/kg gravimetric energy density. As a result, EV manufacturers could build much lighter vehicles or make those vehicles travel farther while storing more energy inside a battery pack that weighs the same.
<h2>CATL&#8217;s secret &#8216;M3P Battery&#8217; will be the key to cheaper, longer range EVs</h2>
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CATL has yet to reveal M3P&#8217;s cathode chemistry. But it hinted multiple times that the new way forward would be LMFP (Lithium-manganese-iron-phosphate). Conventional LFP batteries cost less than NMC, provide a longer life cycle, and decrease the possibility of catching fire when thermal runaway occurs. The only downside is the lower energy density. BYD&#8217;s one of the first LFP battery solutions and only offer 90 Wh/kg, less than half of what NMC cells store.
To further improve LFP&#8217;s energy density, a significant number of companies rely on new cathode chemistry with manganese-additive. CATL will be the first manufacturer to bring &#8216;LMFP&#8217; cells into the market with the launch of M3P batteries. NIO has been developing a similar chemistry for its future EVs. Chinese sources said the company would not only add manganese but also add a third metal into the cathode of its M3P cells. The third metal used in the ground-breaking cathode is yet to be disclosed. Magnesium and aluminum are two highly likely options here.
CATL&#8217;s main goal is to help its customers build cheaper and longer-range EVs. M3P cell, with its promising cathode could be the key to achieving its goal. M3P will improve the LFP battery&#8217;s energy density and keep the manufacturing costs down. The Chinese firm will also not have to spend too much money to change its production lines for the new battery cells, as the LMFP production process is not so different than the conventional LFP products.
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2023 Tesla Model Y said to use CATL’s new energy-dense M3P Battery

The world&#8217;s biggest battery manufacturer CATL will start producing new LFP cells with 15 percent more energy density, Chinese media reported. This new lithium-ion cell can hold significantly more energy than traditional LFP solutions, thanks to a new cathode material that contains manganese. CATL concluded the necessary tests on its brand-new cell chemistry and has already started to prepare for production in the second half of 2022.
LMFP (Lithium manganese iron phosphate) is the new way forward for the Chinese LFP cell manufacturers, as this new technology can overcome LFP&#8217;s most important shortcoming against NMC/NCA cells, which is dramatically lower energy density. To commercialize its new tech, CATL spent more than $60 million last year to purchase a 60% stake at an LMFP cathode material producer called Lithitech last year.
There are several ongoing R&amp;D projects that aim to make LFP cells hold more energy, and LMFP is probably the closest candidate to launch onto the market right now. Aside from CATL, BYD, Sunwoda, and EVE have also been developing similar cathode technology for the near future. Gotion High-tech, another Chinese LFP cell maker, already announced that their LFP cell enhanced with manganese is going to be in production next year or so. 
<h2>LFP Will Dominate Global Lithium Battery Market</h2>
Due to higher prices on materials used in leading cathode solution NMC, LFP battery cells have gained traction in the last couple of years. LFP offers a longer life cycle, increased safety for EVs, less heating, and cheaper manufacturing costs. According to Chinese market reports, LFP has been the most popular choice among electric vehicles since July 2021.
LFP cells dominated the EV battery market in China with a 59% market share in the first six months of this year. NMC had shrunk to 41 percent and has kept losing big accounts such as Tesla to LFP producers. In global terms, NMC will hand down its crown to LFP by 2028, analysts predict.
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Lithium-ion Battery Cell Types, LFP, NMC Cells Explained

One of the most common criticisms leveled at EVs is their limited range. Although a 480 km range is now more common for current electric vehicles, some fossil-fuel models can travel two or three times as far on a single tank. However, what if your BEV could travel 1.440 km on a single charge? Theion, a German battery startup, is appealing advanced technologies that could achieve this capability as early as 2024.
Sulfur is essential to Theion&#8217;s new tech, and the company&#8217;s name is obtained from the Greek word for this yellow mineral. According to CEO Dr. Ulrich Ehmes, it possesses the specific properties to usher in an upheaval in battery chemistry, with ramifications throughout all crucial sectors for EVs. Marek Slavik, co-founder, and CTO had been continuing to work on the innovation for over a couple of years, and Ehmes has recently arrived to make it a development fact. As a matter of fact, sulfur, unlike lithium, appears to require even less energy to create and expense only pennies on the dollar to obtain, according to the company.
&#8220;Current battery tech employs nickel, manganese, and cobalt for the cathode,&#8221; Theion CEO Dr. Ulrich Ehmes explains. &#8220;It&#8217;s called NMC 811 because it&#8217;s made up of 80% nickel, 10% cobalt, and 10% manganese.&#8221; In our exemplification, we substitute sulfur for NMC 811. So there is no nickel, manganese, or cobalt in our cells, and we replace the current collective folds of copper and aluminum with graphene, so there is no aluminum or copper in our cells as well. We only have lithium metal foil, sulfur, and carbon in our cells.&#8221;
Theion&#8217;s next stage is to deliver its material to aerospace customers later this year as an aspect of the processing is applied. The company then intends to support air taxis, drones, cell phones, and notebooks before transitioning to the electric vehicles sector as early as 2024.
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In a global market with demand surpassing 3,000GWh by 2030, lithium iron phosphate (LFP) will overtake nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) as the dominating battery chemistry by 2028. That&#8217;s according to a recent report from Wood Mackenzie Power &amp; Renewables on the lithium-ion battery manufacturing business. China&#8217;s CATL and South Korea&#8217;s LG are the highest-ranked manufacturers expected to increase its most manufacturing capability this decade. By 2030, CATL plans to have 800GWh of yearly production capacity online.
The raw materials required to make them are plentiful, low-cost, and available in practically every country. As a consequence, they are usually less expensive. Nickel prices have reached insane new highs today, exposing the pricing difference between LFP and conventional batteries even further. Increased nickel prices have already prompted automakers to boost the prices of many of the current electric vehicles on the market.
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Gotion High-Tech expects to be able to begin large-scale production of an LFP battery with an energy output of 230 Wh/kg by the end of the year. Comparable battery packs with an energy density of 210 Wh/kg are already in production. In comparison, the energy density of today&#8217;s cobalt and nickel-based cells is around 250 to 270 Wh/kg. &#8220;At a certain point, ternary lithium batteries will be replaced on a wider scale in Gotion,&#8221; Gotion CEO Li Zhen said this week at the China EV100 Forum 2022. Notwithstanding to this, Gotion continues to spend money on new ternary battery tech use much less nickel and cobalt. In the coming years, it anticipates ramping up production of a semi-solid-state battery with a battery capacity of 360 Wh/kg. Volkswagen is collaborating with Gotion and stands to gain from its battery research and development initiatives.

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Is Nickel Nearing Its End As The Prominent EV Battery Cathode Material?

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>
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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>
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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>
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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>
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</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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