🔥The BYD Seal U has been launched in China with a price starting at $18,040 for the hybrid version and $20,800 for the electric version.
💰 Price: $18,040 (hybrid), $20,800 (electric)
🔋 71.8/87 kWh LFP battery
🛣️ 520/605 km range
⚡ 204/218 HP motor options
🔌 90/140 kW DC, 11 kW AC charging support
📐 4,785 mm length, 2,765 mm wheelbase, heat pump thermal management system
The Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has opened orders for the Seal U model. For the 2024 model year, there is a significant reduction in prices, almost $3,000.
Having surpassed the 800,000 sales mark in three years, the Seal U will initially come to our country only with the plug-in hybrid version. This motor option stands out with a starting price of $18,000.
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The BYD Seal U Has Been Launched in China with a Price Starting at $18,040

Zeekr

⚡ Chinese ZEEKR极氪 announced a major update to its first car, the 001, by replacing over 2,000 components.
🔋 The 2024 Zeekr 001, available with 95 and 100 kWh battery options, now features an 800V architecture. This not only boosts charging speeds up to 350 kW but also significantly enhances the vehicle’s efficiency.
🟢 Transitioning to the new-generation thermal management system called PTM 2.0 along with the battery, the 4.9-meter electric crossover can operate efficiently in both high and low temperatures.
💨 The new 001 offers a single-motor option producing 310 kW (422 HP) and a dual-motor option capable of generating 560 kW (762 HP). Hence, it’s expected to have a starting price around $40,000.
🚗 Equipped with LiDAR sensor-based autonomous driving mode, a new infotainment system powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8295 chipset, and numerous interior design changes, the exact price of the 001 will be revealed upon its release on February 27th.
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The New Zeekr 001 | 800V Architecturer and Qualcomm 8295 Chipset

Tesla

⚡ In the video, a Tesla driver proceeds through deep water without hesitation, even as it rises above the hood.
🔋 Thanks to waterproof packaging around the battery and motor, electric vehicles can navigate such conditions without sustaining damage.
⚠️ However, there’s still a risk of water entering the vehicle cabin and causing damage to electronic components. During flooding situations, it’s essential to drive cautiously and avoid going outside unless absolutely necessary.
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Some EVs in Dubai Continues Through Flooded Streets!

⚡#BYD has revamped its popular electric sedan Han, which sold 220,000 units last year. The 2024 version of the car has been launched in China with a starting price of $25,000.
🟢The 5-meter sedan features a base model with a 150 kW motor, a 60.48 kWh LFP battery, and 110 kW DC charging support. All models come equipped with the new Level 2+ intelligent driving system, DiPilot 100, which has been in development for over 1,000 days. Additionally, the new generation intelligent suspension system, DiSus-C, has been integrated into the 2024 model to enhance Han&#8217;s comfort.
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🔋The 2024 BYD Han boasts a range of 506 km (CLTC), which extends up to 715 kilometers in the version with an 85.44 kWh battery. During today&#8217;s event, it was emphasized for the first time that the car features a silicon carbide chip inverter and an 800V architecture. However, the charging speed of the largest battery being limited to 155 kW indicates that the entire high-voltage system is not yet ready for 800V.
🚗In the performance version of the car, a dual-motor powertrain capable of producing 517 horsepower and 700 Nm of torque is used, achieving a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 3.9 seconds.
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The 2024 BYD Han Has Officially Been Released | Starting At $25,000

Audi

💰Starting price: €74,700
🔋94.9 kWh battery, 625 km range
🔌270 kW DC charging, 10-80%: 21 minutes!
⚡388/517 HP motor options (Q6 e-tron quattro vs SQ6 e-tron)
🟢PPE platform, 800V electrical architecture
📐Length: 4,771 mm, Rear trunk: 526 liters, Front trunk: 64 liters, Wheelbase: 2,899 mm
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#Audi has introduced its first car developed on the all-electric PPE platform, the Q6 e-tron.
The Q6 e-tron, which is priced 10% cheaper than its sibling model, the Porsche Macan EV, developed on the same platform, stands out with both more compact and lightweight electric motors and a large prismatic cell-based massive battery.
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Audi, using NCM811 cathode cells produced by Chinese company Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) in Germany, states that the larger cell form facilitates battery production. Additionally, it emphasizes that the newly developed smart thermal management system enhances battery life by continuously conditioning the battery and reduces charging time.
Regarding the engine, the company claims a 50% increase in efficiency compared to the first-generation electric Audis and states that it can produce more power with smaller motors by increasing power density by 62%. It should be noted that the Q6 e-tron uses an asynchronous ASM motor at the front and a permanent magnet synchronous PSM motor at the rear, differentiating it from the electric #Macan.
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Audi Q6 E-Tron | 255 KM Range with a 10-Minute Charge!

If you plan on purchasing a used ICE vehicle, mileage matters a lot! The odometer gives you insightful information regarding the vehicle&#8217;s condition. Does this unwritten rule of choosing a pre-owned vehicle apply to all-electric vehicles such as Tesla as well?
The mileage still matters on a Tesla, but it&#8217;s not as important for EVs as traditional vehicles. Because Tesla vehicles&#8217; resale value is mostly based on the battery pack&#8217;s SoH or &#8216;state of health&#8217;. No matter how many miles a Tesla has driven, it all comes down to the battery&#8217;s health and the real-world range of the vehicle.
Electric cars have only a few moving parts that wear over time and need replacement. The most expensive part replacement is, by far, the battery pack itself. That&#8217;s why a customer looking to buy a used Tesla should first seek information on the vehicle&#8217;s battery but not the mileage itself. Suffice it to say that mileage is also a factor in evaluating the battery&#8217;s health status but it&#8217;s not the only criteria.
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<h2>What to Look for When Purchasing A Pre-Owned Tesla?</h2>
If you&#8217;re on the market for a pre-owned Tesla, instead of only focusing on mileage, you need to learn more about the vehicle&#8217;s battery condition, the manufacturing date of tires, how many miles previous owner put on them, interior condition, how old is the low-voltage battery, etc. You should put the battery condition in the first place because it&#8217;ll cost an arm and a leg to replace. You should also look for any wear on the tires. Tesla tires are significantly more expensive than non-EV tires.
12/16V low-voltage battery also needs to be replaced more often on a Tesla than an ICE vehicle. Tesla vehicles&#8217; brake disks and pads could be used for years without any replacement, but you shouldn&#8217;t take your chances with them. Take a quick test drive with the vehicle and look for brake pedal stiffness or any different noise coming from the brakes.
If you want to learn more about Tesla vehicles, feel free to check out our other Tesla FAQ articles:
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&#8211; <a href="https://www.licarco.com/news/should-i-charge-my-electric-car-every-night">Should I Charge My Electric Car Every Night?</a>
&#8211; <a href="https://www.licarco.com/news/do-teslas-have-engines">Do Teslas Have Engines? | A Guide to Understanding EVs</a>
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Does Mileage Matter on A Tesla? | Tesla FAQ

Toyota

For the US market, Toyota has unveiled the brand-new fifth-generation Prius hybrid. Although Toyota will indeed sell the brand-new Prius as the Prime PHEV in Europe, it will be available in the US in both plug-in and non-plug-in models, with the latter now offering AWD for the first time.
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Both models receive significantly improved specifications. Toyota combined a 2-liter four-cylinder fuel engine with an electric motor in the Prius Prime plug-in hybrid model to produce much more power than the previous model. This is partially due to the ICE&#8217;s increased displacement, but the electric motor is also unquestionably more potent than before.
Toyota claims that the plug-in Prius accelerates from zero to sixty in only 6.6 seconds, which is a significant improvement over previously. It appears that performance was a consideration for the engineers when they created this powerplant, which should increase driver satisfaction.
<h2>Toyota Prime Model More Sportier</h2>
The 2023 Prius LE will include six USB-C ports, a 17-inch alloy wheel, and an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system. It has also a blind-spot monitor and a rear cross-traffic warning. The XLE grade includes 19-inch alloy wheels, a power driver&#8217;s seat, heated front seats, wireless device charging, a smart key system, and front and rear parking assist with automated braking, which is standard on the LE.
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Toyota&#8217;s interior design
A 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, a fixed glass roof, and a digital key system are all available options for the XLE. The bigger entertainment system, according to Toyota, was created by a team in Texas. It has over-the-air upgrades as well as a number of cloud-based navigational tools. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are utilizable wirelessly, and a new wifi hotspot feature is available.
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Although Toyota does not mention it in the US press release, the battery pack size has increased as well. For the European version, it has gone from the previous 8.8 kWh to 13.6 kW, which is a 50% increase. This should result in a proportionately longer driving range than the existing models, which is EPA classified for 25 miles.
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The Toyota Prius Prime PHEV in 2023 Has Much More Power and Range

<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

Volvo

While Volvo Cars is trying to find ways to create an EV charging corridor in the Pacific Northwest, Volvo Trucks is also attempting to build another charging network for its all-electric semi-trucks in production and it has already started making partnerships with key players.
Volvo is about to ally with Shell Recharge Solutions (formerly known as Greenlots), TEC Equipment, Affinity Truck Center, and Western Truck Center. The partnership aims to build a widely accessible medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle (MHD EV) charging network along with the most important port cities and industrial centers throughout California.
The California Energy Commission (CEC) under BESTFIT has granted the Volvo Group a $2 million endowment to begin “the Electrified Charging Corridor Project”.  The project will help to overcome the problems of long-range MHD EV deployments and slow widespread adoption.
<h2 style="font-weight: 400;">The Electrified Charging Corridor Project in California</h2>
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Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America, explains the project’s goal as opening the door to a completely electrified freight future in which zero-tailpipe emission MHD EV trucks will be no longer limited to short-mileage and return-to-base operations and will reach far and wide across the state. He also stated that:
“We are excited to begin construction of the Electrified Charging Corridor Project this year in collaboration with these pioneering truck dealerships so that we can further support fleets in successfully integrating battery-electric trucks into their operations, including our Volvo VNR Electric model. With the support of the CEC helping to drive and manifest this project, we will see an accelerated progression with ripple effects across the industry.”
The Electrified Charging Corridor Project has three main targets for convenient charging. First, it will help small business fleets that will be in financial hardship if they make a major investment into the charging network. Secondly, the project will create opportunities for the fleets looking to pilot an MHD EV through rent or short-term leasing. And thirdly, fleets that need an OEM-neutral location to “opportunity charge” along their route will benefit from the charging network of Volvo Group.
CEC Commissioner Patty Monahan states that “The Energy Commission is thrilled to support the Electrified Charging Corridor Project, which will help California meet its goals for zeroing out tailpipe emissions from trucks.”
Volvo Trucks claims that the project will begin very quickly later this year with all five stations planned to be available by the end of 2023.
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Volvo to build a charging corridor for its all-electric trucks

Electric vehicles are the future of the automotive world, and one of the most frequently asked questions in this new era is &#8220;What is the range of a certain EV?&#8221;. Customers looking for an EV to buy usually ask about the vehicle&#8217;s range figures first. But answering this question is not so simple because there are different test cycle standards used for calculating an electric vehicle&#8217;s range.
There are four common range tests that have been in use all over the world. These are EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) ratings, WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure), NEDC (New European Driving Cycle), and CLTC (China Light Duty Vehicle Test Cycle). Some range tests are more generous than the others, NEDC and CLTC are usually the most generous of them all. EPA ratings are generally the most accurate range information you can find on the internet, because of the EPA&#8217;s realistic test cycles that better simulate real-world usage of an EV. WLTP is used by European automakers and is 80-90% accurate when compared with real road tests. To sum up, EPA and WLTP range tests are very close to real-world range figures you can get from your electric vehicles, whereas NEDC and the new Chinese test cycle called CLTC are typically overstated the amount of range drivers can see in real-world use, resulting from the misinformation of the EV customers.
To better understand the difference between EPA, WLTP, NEDC, and CLTC range tests, you should read further.
<h2>What is the EPA Range Test?</h2>
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The EPA range test for electric vehicles is called Multi-Cycle City/Highway Test Procedure. The agency tests EVs on dynamometers and puts them through different test cycles. The testing procedure starts with charging the car and leaving it parked overnight. The next morning, EPA puts the vehicle on a dyno and starts the range estimation process.
The electric vehicle is put through multiple urban and highway driving cycles until the battery is out of charge and the car is no longer be able to run. After completing the test cycle, the EPA then multiplies the preliminary range numbers by 0.7 to provide a final rating for the EV they tested. That is how EPA rates EVs for fuel economy and mileage/or MPGe.
<h2>What is WLTP?</h2>
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After Volkswagen&#8217;s Dieselgate scandal in 2015, European Union decided to introduce a new test procedure for vehicles, namely the WLTP (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure). The predecessor of the WLTP, which is called NEDC (New European Driving Cycle), was developed in the &#8217;70s and is already outdated by other standards. The NEDC&#8217;s consumption and range measurements are not very close to real-traffic test results, as well.
WLTP, however, corresponds better to real traffic, it records about 20% higher consumption and EV range figures than the NEDC. The reason for this big gap between WLTP and NEDC is that the WLTP test conditions are way more realistic. WLTP uses longer driving cycles, takes into account real-world factors (air conditioning, electronics inside the car, etc.), and measures consumption figures from a broader speed range (29-82 mph).
There are also some problems with the WLTP test cycle, such as tightly controlled testing temperature. Electric vehicles tend to lose some of their range in cold weather conditions, resulting in range figures significantly lower than WLTP estimates. This can be fixed by including a cold-weather driving cycle in WLTP testing procedures. 
<h2>What is CLTC?</h2>
In the EV world, Chinese automakers are the only ones that use NEDC to test their electric vehicles&#8217; range, Americans use EPA ratings, European and Japanese manufacturers all depend on WLTP standard. But China has been gradually implementing a new fuel economy/EV range test procedure in its domestic market, namely the CLTC (China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle). This new standard promised to be more accurate than the old NEDC.
The new CLTC standard includes three test phases (slow, medium, fast driving). The testing process lasts 30 minutes, and the car travels about 14.5 kilometers in total. CLTC can be considered the WLTP equivalent of the Chinese automakers. There are some significant differences between WLTP and CLTC, as well. One of which is the idling duration of the car while testing the consumption; it is two times longer in the CLTC tests than the NEDC. The CLTC test cycle also includes more stops than the WLTP cycle, and the CLTC testing speed limit (114 km/h) is lower than both NEDC and WLTP.
<h3>EPA vs WLTP Range</h3>
The EPA ratings of electric vehicles are the most accurate, according to the real-world test results. The EPA range estimates are approximately 11 percent lower than the WLTP range figures. For example, an electric vehicle with 100 miles (or 100 kilometers) of WLTP range is probably going to get an EPA range estimate of around 89 miles (or 89 kilometers), 11 percent less range than the WLTP standard.
Besides EPA offering the most realistic results, WLTP is the second most trustworthy standard for determining the real range of an electric vehicle. If you want to learn the real range of your future EV, look for EPA and WLTP figures. NEDC and CLTC ranges are not very close to real-world data, as the actual driving tests showed.
<h3>CLTC vs WLTP</h3>
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According to the Chinese sources, CLTC estimates are mostly higher than both WLTP and NEDC range figures. For example, an electric vehicle that has a 398km WLTP and a 484 km NEDC range estimate scored more range (509 km) when CLTC testing procedures were followed. The reason for this is that the Chinese authorities wanted to create a new testing standard that takes into account Chinese roads, traffic conditions, and Chinese driver habits. As a result, we have a more optimistic EV range test standard on our hands. 
WLTP is way more accurate than CLTC, as the data shows. The new EV range standard that replaced NEDC in China is clearly more optimistic than the other standards. Overall, CLTC range figures tend to be 15 to 25 percent higher than WLTP. Most of the Chinese EV makers already started using CLTC to show range data. Even Tesla updated its range figures accordingly.
The CLTC is in its early stage to become the only range estimation standard in China, the world&#8217;s largest EV market. That means overstated EV range figures will still be a headache for us. But it is the only range standard that prioritizes Chinese driving habits and China&#8217;s road conditions. So, from now on keep in mind that CLTC is actually a very accurate range test, but only in China. You better find yourself another range estimate, if you&#8217;re not living in there.

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