🔥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

⚡#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

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

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!

HiPhi

🟢Announcing that it will convert diesel mining trucks to electric in 2021 together with #ABB, #Hitachi shared that the first vehicle has been produced.
⛏️The giant truck started to be used in a copper-gold mine in Zambia. It climbs with an electrical connection that feeds the battery, similar to a trolleybus, while going to pick up load. When turning downhill while loaded, it recharges its battery thanks to regenerative braking.
🔋In this way, ABB and Hitachi completed the transformation with a smaller one instead of a megawatt-hour battery. They made this possible thanks to the regenerative braking ability of the huge electric motors seen in the prototype photo.
🔌Mining truck&#8217;s previously had a giant internal combustion engine with 16 cylinders and 2,534 horsepower. It will relatively reduce the impact of mining on the environment by ending diesel consumption and zeroing out emissions after the conversion to electric.
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244 Tons Capacity Truck Converted Fully Electric by ABB

Tesla

🔋This Tesla with 433,000 kilometers offers almost 90% charging capacity with its original battery!
⚡ YouTuber &#8216;Auto Auction Rebuilds&#8217;, who bought an 11-year-old #Tesla Model S P85, shared that the electric sedan has 433,000 kilometers and offers a range of 214 km on half charge.
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🟢 Model S, sold for a very low price of $ 7,800, still uses its original battery and motor, according to channel owner Randy&#8217;s research. Therefore, it is known that the vehicle was launched in 2013 with a range of 426 km. It is quite surprising that today, despite a journey of 433,000 kilometers, it performs very close to its original range.
⚡Although it is understood that the battery life in this example can easily exceed 400,000 kilometers, it should be noted that many mandatory battery changes were made around 180,000 kilometers due to the lack of an advanced thermal management system in the first-generation Model S.
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Over 90% of battery health in 11-year-old Tesla Model S P85

Volkswagen

Volkswagen made a mess with the first steps of its electrification plan. Herbert Diess, former VW CEO paid the price with his job last year. Now there is a new man in charge, who happens to admire the German carmaker&#8217;s popular model series. After revamping the EV software project, Volkswagen&#8217;s new boss Oliver Blume now officially confirmed that his firm&#8217;s global models, such as Tiguan, will get an all-electric variant.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attended a works council meeting yesterday at Volkswagen&#8217;s headquarters in Wolfsburg. The exciting part is VW&#8217;s announcement regarding the electric Tiguan.
A spokesperson confirmed the Tiguan EV, which will probably be called ID. Tiguan, will enter production at the Wolfsburg factory in 2026. It will most likely be an ID.4 replacement. So, we expect a similarly sized and priced electric SUV.
The new Tiguan will be based on the German automaker&#8217;s recently updated EV-dedicated platform called MEB-Plus. This new modular architecture will be able to work with low-cost <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/news/lithium-ion-battery-cell-types-lfp-nmc-cells-explained" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LFP batteries</a>. Thanks to new battery options, Volkswagen will not only make cheaper EVs but also build models with more than 700 kilometers of range. ID. Tiguan could offer that much range and also support 200-kW DC charging, according to rumors.
<h2>Fully Electric Golf is Coming Back</h2>
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The second good news is about electric Golf. It originally entered the market in 2014, then six years later discontinued after the ID.3&#8217;s highly-anticipated launch. VW&#8217;s Oliver Blume rumoredly made the product team ditch ID.2 plans for a new Golf EV. Now it is hopefully back in the game with a new name: ID. Golf.
Blume acknowledges that Golf is an icon and it should be brought into the electric age. For the purpose of doing that, the VW team has completely redesigned the ID.2. It will be based on the same platform as the electric Tiguan, which is called MEB-Plus. 
Rumors suggest that the first concept named as ID. Life will debut this March. The production of the next-gen e-Golf will hopefully start in 2025. After launching ID. Tiguan and ID. Golf, the next step of Volkswagen&#8217;s electrification plan is to build its flagship EV codenamed Trinity. Customers will have to wait for a couple of more years for Germany&#8217;s so-called &#8216;Tesla killer&#8217;.

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Volkswagen ID. Tiguan and ID. Golf is Coming

EV adoption is steadily going up. Every day more and more vehicle owners make the switch from gas-guzzling cars to all-electric environmental-friendly vehicles. Most of the questions asked by these new EV owners are about charging. In this article, we simply answered whether you should charge your electric car every night.
You should definitely charge your electric car every night if your battery is lower than 80-90 percent. Charging your electric car every night is not only beneficial to your vehicle&#8217;s life span, it&#8217;s also better for your budget.
Modern home chargers have the ability to schedule charging sessions and set time and percentage caps. Whenever it&#8217;s convenient, you should plug your vehicle into charger at night. By doing that, you will avoid using <a href="https://www.licarco.com/news/top-15-ev-charging-networks-in-the-us">DC chargers</a> in the daytime. These fast chargers will degrade your electric car&#8217;s battery faster than Level 2 AC home chargers. Charging your vehicle at the off-peak hours will also lower your energy costs significantly, as you avoid higher electricity rates at peak times when energy demand is the highest.
According to <a href="https://www.zippia.com/advice/average-commute-time-statistics">Zippia</a>, the average American commutes 41 miles a day. New electric cars offer an average of 250-350 miles of range. Some EVs such as Lucid Air and Tesla Model S have an EPA range of more than 400 miles. By merely looking at these to statistics, charging every night might look a bit overdo. But most electric car manufacturers highly recommend that you should keep your vehicle&#8217;s battery charge level at a decent percentage, not too low or not fully charged. Tesla even suggests you leave your vehicle plugged in if you&#8217;re going on a vacation or a business trip for a long time.
<h2>Can I Leave My EV Plugged in Overnight?</h2>
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Unlike mobile devices, electric cars have advanced <a href="https://www.licarco.com/news/top-12-ev-battery-manufacturers-in-the-world">battery</a> management systems that control thousands of battery cells inside the vehicle every moment. Leaving your car plugged in overnight won&#8217;t cause overcharge or do harm to your battery pack. So, it&#8217;s not a bad thing. In fact, it might be beneficial for your ride in the morning. By leaving your electric car overnight, you will make sure that your EV&#8217;s battery is full and it&#8217;s preconditioned for a trip even in cold weathers.
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Should I Charge My Electric Car Every Night?

Elon Musk, who started a new era in the automotive world with his investment in Tesla, leads battery technologies and electric vehicles and ensures a new development every day. One of them is the initiative of John Vo, the former production chief of Tesla, the electric boat project of Blue Innovations Group.
Tesla&#8217;s former Chief of Production, John Vo, started a company to manufacture electric boats. Blue Innovations Group exhibited its body, drive system, and user interface at the Consumer Electronics Show held in Las Vegas.
The company established a manufacturing facility in Pinellas Park, Florida. The plan is to start production in October 2023 and deliver the boats by the second quarter of 2024.
<h2>Remarkable Features of BIG Electric Boat</h2>
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BIG&#8217;s first product, the R30, features a dual-engine and liquid-cooled 221 kWh battery pack that delivers a total of 800 horsepower (600 kW). It is designed as a 9-meter electric motorboat equipped with expandable solar panels with power up to 2.7 kW. Solar panels can be used to charge the boat. The maximum speed of the electric boat is expected to be around 39 knots.
John Vo wants to apply some of the strategies he learned at Tesla in his own venture. The R30 is expected to cost around $300,000 and be a very luxurious boat. However, future models are expected to be in the mainstream segment.
In addition, it is mentioned that a structurally integrated battery pack will be used as part of the hull chassis. It is planned to use LFP, which offers a longer life than NMC or NCA, as the cathode chemistry in battery cells. In other words, it is aimed to create a more efficient battery by using a slightly larger battery with a slightly lower energy density chemistry.
<h2>Why Was BIG Founded in Florida?</h2>
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Vo chose to launch BIG in the Tampa Bay area rather than Silicon Valley. The underlying reason is because of the boating culture and changing demographics. Vo, who thinks Florida is the perfect place to market boats, explains why. Boating is high among people living in Florida. The fact is that it is very affordable compared to San Francisco in terms of cost of living.

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Tesla’s Former Employee Starts His Own Electric Boat Company

Yesterday, Reuters published an article about Tesla&#8217;s 4680 cells and how Elon Musk&#8217;s company is only halfway through making its special batteries into the mass-production. But the main point of this article is not the delay itself, it is why dry-coating battery electrode manufacturing process, which is the cause of this delay, is crucial to Tesla&#8217;s ultimate goal: producing cheaper, longer lifetime lithium-ion batteries.
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Popular news outlet contacted a dozen of experts familiar with Tesla&#8217;s battery manufacturing efforts. Almost all of these experts confirmed that Tesla is struggling with the mass production of 4680 cells at its Kato Road facility in California. The reason for this is the new electrode manufacturing process called dry-coating/or DBE (Dry Battery Electrode). Tesla acquired this tech from Maxwell Technologies, a San Diego-based ultracapacitor company it bought in 2019. But implementing this new technology into mass production is not as easy as Elon Musk thought.
The good news is that Tesla will eventually enter high-volume production of its 4680 cells sometime in 2023. It will help Tesla halve the cost of <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/2021-tesla-model-y-performance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Model Y</a>&#8216;s battery pack, saving almost $5,500 per vehicle. That&#8217;s 8 percent of a Model Y&#8217;s US retail price.
Using dry-coating tech will not only cut costs but also help EV-maker rapidly ramp up their battery production. According to research data mentioned by famous Youtuber <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iLZmz_IQt4&amp;ab_channel=TheLimitingFactor" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Limited Factor</a>, dry-coating process will speed up cell production 7 times compared to conventional wet-coating methods. New tech will dramatically decrease initial battery production investment as well.
<h2>Dry-Coating Process Will Speed Up Electrification</h2>
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24M, a UK-based battery manufacturing company, is also betting high on dry-coating technology. According to a document issued by this company, using the new tech will help battery makers avoid spending approx. 22 hours in the electrode creation phase, and buying expensive tools for mixing the solvent with electrodes, vacuum drying, solvent recovery, etc.
Dry-coating is more environmental-friendly than any other electrode processing method available today. This method will allow companies to use up to 10 times less space for the battery plants, reduce their energy bills up to 10 times by not using huge vacuum dryers, and increase the energy density of cells without going through costly R&amp;D phases. Thanks to all those advantages, lithium-ion batteries will be cheaper, initial investments will be lower, and battery plants will be smaller.
Dry-coating will definitely be a tremendous advancement in the field of battery manufacturing. Cheaper batteries mean that electrification of the automotive industry will speed up quite a lot and average EV prices will hopefully go down.
Take a look at The Limiting Factor&#8217;s video for more scientific details regarding dry-coating process:
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Tesla Can Cut $5,500 Off Model Y Battery Costs, Thanks to ‘Dry-Coating Process’

<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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CATL Will Start Producing LFP Batteries With 15 Percent More Energy, Thanks To Manganese

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Lithium-ion Battery Cell Types, LFP, NMC Cells Explained

The idea of owning an electric car has become more and more popular with the increasing fuel prices. Electric vehicles, which provide the opportunity to travel at a much lower cost than an ordinary gasoline/diesel vehicle thanks to the possibility of charging at home, have now been accepted as an important alternative in many countries. In this article, we gathered around 10 reasons why you should get an electric car.
Electric cars are way more efficient than ICE vehicles, and ultimately cost less to drive. The maintenance is relatively cheaper than most gasoline/diesel cars on the market, according to <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimgorzelany/2022/10/06/by-the-numbers-what-it-costs-to-maintain-an-electric-vehicle/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20federal%20Office,a%20conventional%20ICE%2Dpowered%20ride.">official US data</a>. Because there are only a few moving parts that could wear over time. Thus, there is no need for regular oil and filter changes. Thanks to regenerative braking, brake discs and brake pads will also last longer. By owning an EV, you will not only reduce the cost of owning a vehicle but also enjoy high performance all-electric driving experience. 
<h3 style="font-size: 2em;">1. Low Energy Cost</h3>
An electric vehicle owner only needs electricity as a fuel instead of gasoline and diesel. The fact that the kWh unit price of electricity is 13.73 cents, according to the March 2022 electricity tariff, shows that the fuel/energy costs of electric vehicles are much lower than gasoline/diesel cars.
An average electric vehicle consumes between 15 and 23 kWh of electricity per 62 miles/100 kilometers. In the case of charging at home, the cost will be in the range of 3.3-5.1 cents per mile/1.6 kilometers on average. Although ultra-fast EV charging stations are more expensive, it is possible to say that even in the case of DC fast charging, the cost will be around 35 cents per kWh, and it will still be much cheaper than the current fuel prices.
<h3 style="font-size: 2em;">2. More Efficient Engine</h3>
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Efficiency in ordinary gasoline and diesel engines varies between 20% and 40%. In other words, almost only 1/5 of the fuel can affect the movement of the vehicle. However, the efficiency rate rises above 90% in electric motors.
The highly efficient electric motors need several times less energy for the same exertion compared to the equivalent gasoline/diesel vehicles. Although the efficiency of the earlier EV models decreased significantly at higher speeds, this problem was mostly eliminated by the newly developed electric motors, inverters, and multi-speed electric vehicle transmissions.
<h3 style="font-size: 2em;">3. Cheaper Maintenance</h3>
Gasoline/diesel vehicles have hundreds of moving parts. In a typical electric car, the number of moving parts is no more than a few. For this reason, the routine maintenance cost of the electric vehicle is also very low.
There is no engine lubricant, oil filters, fuel strainers, timing belt, circulation pump, engine water, or similar elements that need to be changed on regular basis in electric vehicles.
<h3 style="font-size: 2em;">4. High Performance</h3>
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Electric vehicles provide higher performance than gasoline and diesel-powered cars. Electric motors weighing less than a person can produce hundreds of Newton meters of torque as soon as the driver steps on the pedal, and reach 200+ horsepower figures much more easily.
The fastest mass-production car title today belongs to the <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/2021-tesla-model-s-plaid" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tesla Model S Plaid</a> in the favor of high-performance advantage of electric vehicles. Tesla&#8217;s luxury electric sedan can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 1.99 seconds, or from 0 to 100 km/h in exactly 2.1 seconds.
<h3 style="font-size: 2em;">5. Noiseless, Odorless, Vibration Free</h3>
Electric cars, which do not need an internal combustion engine with hundreds of moving parts to move, emit minimal vibration and don&#8217;t make noise while operating. Moreover, since they do not consume fossil fuels, such vehicles with zero emissions offer a much more comfortable driving experience than gasoline/diesel vehicles.
<h3 style="font-size: 2em;">6. Regenerative Braking</h3>
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Regenerative braking, which is first used in hybrid vehicles, and later in electric vehicles, means that the electric motor is used for braking by operating in reverse. There are two important advantages of this feature. Firstly; with regenerative braking, the energy that is normally lost by turning into heat is converted into electrical energy by the reverse operation of the electric motor, and as a result battery can be charged. Latter; prolonging the service life of brake discs and brake pads utilizing regenerative braking. EVs need less traditional braking, thanks to this feature.
Elon Musk claimed that by dint of regenerative braking, <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/cars?filter=tesla" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tesla</a> vehicles will not need brake disc and pad replacement throughout their lifetime with a healthy driving habit, a message he shared on his Twitter account in 2018.
<h3 style="font-size: 2em;">7. Safer Drive</h3>
There are no flammable fossil fuels in the electric vehicle and there is no engine that moves by detonating this fuel. Instead, the electric vehicle, which has a more stable electric motor and a battery pack placed on the vehicle floor, is safer in terms of the risk of ignition.
A <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.autoinsuranceez.com/gas-vs-electric-car-fires/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">study</a> conducted in the USA reveals that the risk of fire is 0.025% for every 100,000 electric vehicles sold. According to the same research, this rate is 1.5% in gasoline/diesel vehicles while the risk of fire is much higher at 3.4% in hybrid vehicles.
Another factor that makes electric vehicles safe is the shift of the center of gravity towards the lower and middle parts of the vehicle by the dint of the battery pack placed on the floor and the absence of a heavy engine at the front. In this way, the driving safety is increased and the electric vehicle provides better road handling.
<h3 style="font-size: 2em;">8. Longer Lasting</h3>
The number of moving parts in an electric vehicle is quite low as mentioned in the third advantage. Moreover, electric cars operate at much lower temperatures unlike gasoline/diesel vehicles, whose operating temperature reaches up to 220 Celcius degrees. Thus, mechanical wear is minimized.
Electric vehicles, which do not have any parts other than the gearbox that need to be lubricated, have very few parts that wear out over time and affect the lifetime of the vehicle. The <a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/news/how-long-electric-car-battery-last-battery-replacement-cost" target="_blank" rel="noopener">electric vehicle battery</a> can also store the energy to run a vehicle at a reasonable capacity (at least 70%) for at least 10 years, in some cases up to 20 years. It will be possible to use electric vehicles for several million kilometers with the prolongation of the battery life through the developments in lithium-ion battery technologies.
<h3 style="font-size: 2em;">9. Smarter Vehicles</h3>
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The &#8216;smart car&#8217; trend, pioneered by China is a sign that electric vehicles are not just about using a different powertrain and energy source. In-vehicle systems, in which names such as Tesla, Huawei, and Google invest millions of dollars every year are also the priority of the Turkish automobile manufacturer Togg. In this context, it is aimed to create virtual driver IDs known as Togg ID, and to perform many transactions with this digital ID system.
According to analysts, who predict that cars will get smarter with the transformation of electric vehicles, with the spread of autonomous driving in the near future. Vehicle owners will complete their work, shop, play games, spend time on social media, or watch TV series/movies while traveling in the vehicle instead of holding the steering wheel, shifting gears, or pedaling. In order to realize these scenarios, both autonomous driving technologies and advanced in-vehicle entertainment/infotainment systems are being developed.
An electric vehicle owner should expect not only instant torque performance and low fuel costs but also a full in-car digital experience from his car. The fact that names such as Ford, Renault, and Volvo will include Google&#8217;s Android Auto operating system in all their new vehicles is one of the most remarkable developments in terms of smart car transformation. It seems certain that we will witness similar developments more often as the expectations of potential automobile customers increase.
<h3 style="font-size: 2em;">10. Greener, Environmentally-Friendly</h3>
Passenger vehicles, which cause 8.7% of global carbon dioxide emissions*, are among the sectors that need electrification transformation the most. the environmental impact of automobiles will be significantly reduced via the transition to zero-emission electric vehicles.
The positive impact of electric vehicles on the environment is not limited to emissions. This type of automobile, which does not have a waste oil problem because it does not need an oil change, will reduce water pollution, and also reduce city noise and air pollution.
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Why Should I Get an Electric Car? | 10 Advantages of Owning an EV

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Volvo is committed to its objective to produce only electric cars by 2030, and these EVs will be manufactured with the new mega-casting technology. The Swedish carmaker will upgrade its Torslander factory near Gothenburg with a €1.1 billion investment to make it ready for the next decade.
The new technology will allow the company to mold a big part of the car with as many components built into the panel as possible, and this helps to reduce the complexity of the main assembly. It was also used in Tesla’s <a href="https://www.licarco.com/cars/2021-tesla-model-y-performance/">Model Y</a> electric SUV. Elon Musk called it the Giga Press. This new process not only simplifies the production of the vehicle but also helps manufacturers ease the final assembly workload.
Volvo released a statement on February 8;
“With its next generation of pure electric cars, Volvo Cars aims to offer customers a longer range, quicker charging, lower costs, and reach new milestones in automotive safety and sustainability. To realize these ambitions, Volvo Cars will invest [€1.1 billion] in its Torslander manufacturing plant in Sweden in coming years in preparation for the production of that next generation of fully electric cars.”
The company is also planning to introduce new technologies for the production processes of its new cars as part of the investments in the Torslander plant. The mega casting of aluminum body parts, a new battery assembly plant, a newly designed paint shop, and final assembly shops will also be introduced.
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The most important one is the introduction of mega-casting of aluminum body parts because it offers many advantages in terms of sustainability, cost, and car performance during its lifetime, and Volvo Cars is one of the first carmakers to invest in this process.
For sustainability, it will allow the company to curtail its emissions. Dr. Mikael Fermér, Volvo’s lead engineer for the mega-casting project, said: “if we look at the CO2 emissions of producing a steel floor with a cast aluminum floor, it’s a major reduction. So that’s important also.”
Fermér then discussed the cost. “We say the cost for a cast aluminum floor and a steel floor is ballpark the same,” he said, “but you always have benefits. We have a weight reduction for instance, but also one thing that I think is important is the design flexibility that you get.”
<h2>Elon Musk Led the Way with &#8216;Giga-Pressed&#8217; Tesla Model Y</h2>
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Last year, Elon Musk started talking about high-pressure casting, and instantly it became popular among other car manufacturers. Recently, six Chinese automakers publicly confirmed that they intend to adopt the technology in the production of their cars. One of the six companies is Geely, which is the owner of Volvo.
The Volvo elaborated on the reason why they decide to adopt the casting technique:
“Casting major parts of the floor structure of the car as one single aluminum part reduces weight, which in turn improves the energy efficiency and thereby the electric range of the car. This also allows Volvo designers to optimally use the available space inside the cabin and luggage area, boosting the overall versatility of the car.”
The adoption of the high-pressure casting technology by many EV manufacturers shows that Tesla has a high impact on the automobile world, and Elon Musk is one of the most influential personalities of the current century.
The automobile industry would eventually embrace the high-pressure casting technology, but its adoption by Tesla has sped up the adoption process for the whole industry. Volvo is the most recent company that followed Tesla into this new technological transformation.
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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>
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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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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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