Toyota

Toyota bZ3 is the result of a successful collaboration between Toyota and its Chinese partners, BYD and FAW. BYD provides its LFP battery cells called the &#8216;Blade Battery&#8217; and the electric drivetrain of the electric sedan. 
bZ3 is based on the modified version of Toyota&#8217;s modular vehicle architecture called e-TNGA, which is the same platform that the Japanese company used to build <a href="https://www.licarco.com/toyota-bz4x-awd">Toyota bZ4X</a>. 
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Toyota bZ3

🔥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

Nissan

⚡ For the first time in 14 years, #Nissan, with 8 factories in China, decided to cut production by 30% after its sales fell below 1 million units in China in 2023.
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🔋 Another Japanese manufacturer, #Honda, focusing on hybrid models amidst the rapid growth of the fully electric vehicle segment, will reduce its production in China by 20%. Despite having a capacity of 1.5 million units last year, only 1.2 million vehicles were sold.
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🟢 #Toyota, which achieved significant sales with its electric sedan developed in collaboration with BYD, also experienced a decline. The global giant sold 1.9 million vehicles in China in 2023, a 2% decrease. Sales, which have been declining since the pandemic, are expected to suffer even more significant blows in 2024.
📊 Local brands accounted for 56% of the 2023 sales in China, the world&#8217;s largest automobile market.

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Japanese Automakers Reduces Production Capacity!

💰China price: ~$23,650
🔋49.9/65.2 kWh LFP battery
🛣️517/616 km range (CLTC)
🟢184/245 HP engine options
🔌30-80% charge: 27 mins
📐4.725 mm length, 2.880 mm wheelbase
#Toyota has renewed the first electric sedan bZ3, developed together with Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD and its production partner FAW.
The 2024 Toyota bZ3 is offered for sale in China at the same price as the 2023 version (169,800 yuan = ~ $23,650). The vehicle comes with minor physical updates other than new interior trim colors, renewed door trim, and armrest designs.
The bZ3, whose old version was recalled due to two problems, one with the door lock mechanism and the other with the battery management system, promises to offer a smoother experience in the new model.
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The electric sedan can cover 517 km on a single charge in standard range according to Chinese standards. It reaches 616 km in long range. It must be said that the long-range bZ3 is quite competitive with its price tag of $26,700.
Toyota has managed to sell more than 23,000 units of the bZ3. The company started producing the vehicle in March 2023. Corolla&#8217;s electric counterpart could be rolled out outside China this year as a joint Toyota-BYD project.
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Electric Sedan 2024 Toyota bZ3 is on Sale!

Every day, new model vehicles are included in the electric automotive market, which is growing day by day. One of them is the 2nd vehicle of Toyota&#8217;s bZ series, which was officially introduced in the past days &#8211; bZ3. Developed for the Chinese market together with Chinese local electric vehicle manufacturers BYD and FAW, the bZ3 is seen as a competitor to Tesla Model 3.
This compact electric sedan can reach a range of 600 km on a single charge, thanks to the BYD Blade lithium-ion LFP battery using lithium iron phosphate and the powertrain developed using Toyota&#8217;s most advanced electrification technologies.
Many features have been redesigned for this vehicle. Battery structure, cooling, control, and security monitoring systems are just a few of them. For example, the Japanese automaker says it uses state-of-the-art electrification technology, with experts to prevent battery degradation, with its goal of providing 90 percent capacity even after ten years of use.
<h2>bZ Series is Built on the e-TNGA platform of Toyota</h2>
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Dynamics is one of the vehicle&#8217;s most important features while it is being developed. Built on the e-TNGA platform, which is also used by the bZ4X SUV, the previous model of the bZ series, the bZ3 is said to provide a comfortable ride, low center of gravity, excellent handling balance, and responsive performance.
Much attention has been paid to the interior volume and width of the vehicle as well as the mechanical part. Toyota states that while developing the vehicle, they thought of it not only as a means of transportation but also as a space to spend time with family and friends. That&#8217;s why the interior of the vehicle also has very fine details. Toyota&#8217;s Digital Island system combines a large vertical center display with a tray-type console inside. In addition to wireless charging, smartphones, and multimedia, as well as air conditioning, music, and automatic trunk release are just a few of the interior features. Volume control is also part of the system.
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Like the bZ4X, the bZ3 has the hammerhead shark-like design format of the Toyota bZ series, but the sedan body style gives it much higher aerodynamic efficiency. Thanks to this and the use of air guides, air curtains, recessed door handles, aero-optimized wheels, and a shaped rear bumper to reduce air resistance, the Toyota bZ3 achieves a drag coefficient of 0.218.
The bZ3, which will be produced by FAW Toyota, is said to have a production and sales start before the end of this year and an estimated base price of around $28,000.
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Toyota bZ3 is officially Introduced

Tesla

Tesla has become an automotive giant that builds electric vehicles all over the world. From the old GM-Toyota factory in Fremont, California to China&#8217;s largest EV production hub in Shanghai, Tesla cars are made in five locations (including Tesla Semi pilot line in Nevada) on three different continents.
Elon Musk calls its Tesla plants &#8216;<a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.licarco.com/news/how-many-tesla-gigafactories" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gigafactories&#8217;</a>. These production sites are currently building five different electric vehicles. Tesla Model Y is the most popular EV in the world. Understandably, it has the most diverse production operation as well. Model Y has been built in four locations; Fremont Factory, Giga Shanghai, Giga Texas, and Giga Berlin. Mid-size electric sedan Model 3 is manufactured at the Fremont and Shanghai factories. High-end EVs Model S and X&#8217;s production is exclusive to Fremont facility. And the newest member of the Tesla family, the electric truck Tesla Semi has been in low-volume production at a manufacturing site close to Giga Nevada. Semi&#8217;s mass production will be held at Giga Texas, hopefully starting next year.
<h2>Where Are Tesla Cars Made? Tesla Model List By Production Site</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/tesla-cybertruck-tri-motor">Tesla Cybertruck</a></td>
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Giga Shanghai is Tesla&#8217;s export hub and has the highest production output among other gigafactories. Therefore, Shanghai factory produces more than half of the Model Ys and Model 3s built in the world. That will change when the new Texas and Berlin factories ramp up their Model Y production. According to the latest info, Giga Berlin will reach a 5,000 Model Ys per week production rate in Q1 2023. Texas facility&#8217;s output will be lower than Berlin because of the slower than expected implementation of the <a href="https://www.licarco.com/news/what-is-structural-battery-ctc-ctb-ev-battery-packs-explained">structural battery pack</a> that uses Tesla&#8217;s proprietary cell design 4680.
<h3>Where Will Future Tesla Cars&#8217; Production Site Be?</h3>
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According to rumors, the Shanghai factory would get a chance in 2023 to produce Chinese versions of the Model S and Model X to avoid hefty import taxes. Tesla China will also develop and produce a budget-friendly Tesla model at the expansion site right next to Giga Shanghai.
Cybertruck is the most desired future model that Tesla fans eagerly waiting for. It will be made in Giga Texas, where a special production line is designed specifically for the famous electric pickup truck. The unique design and the platform of the Cybertruck will allow Tesla to reduce production costs a lot. That will help Texas-based company lower its starting price to keep up with <a href="https://www.licarco.com/ford-f-150-lightning-pro-extended-range">Ford&#8217;s F-150 Lightning</a> and the Amazon-backed Rivian&#8217;s promising offering <a href="https://www.licarco.com/rivian-r1t">R1T</a>.
Tesla&#8217;s second-generation Roadster is also due production in Texas. Tesla is committed to making Austin, Texas its largest manufacturing hub. There is a 4680 battery cell production line in Texas as well. Both the Cybertruck and Roadster will only be possible with the new structural battery pack and Tesla&#8217;s bigger cell design.
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Where Are Tesla Cars Made? Which Tesla Factory Produce Which Models?

BYD announced that it will officially enter Japan&#8217;s passenger electric vehicle market with its three models: Atto 3, Dolphin, and Seal.
BYD is familiar with the Japanese market since the Chinese company is already selling rechargeable batteries, solar energy products, all-electric buses, and all-electric forklifts. It will be a new player in the passenger electric car market.
BYD’s Atto 3, known as <a href="https://licarco.com/2022-byd-yuan-plus">Yuan Plus</a> in China, is a compact electric SUV built on BYD&#8217;s e-platform 3.0. Currently, it has two battery options: 49-kWh and the longer range 60.48-kWh one. Atto 3 is expected to be on sale in Japan in January 2023.
The second model to be sold in Japan is the <a href="https://licarco.com/byd-dolphin-405km-freedom-edition">BYD Dolphin.</a> It is an all-electric subcompact hatchback produced since 2021.  It is planned to be on the Japanese market towards the middle of 2023.
The third model will be <a href="https://licarco.com/byd-seal">BYD Seal</a>, a fully electric sedan built on BYD&#8217;s latest vehicle platform. The compact electric sedan has two engines that produce 530 horsepower and 670 Nm of torque and can travel around 650 kilometers when fully charged, according to the CLTC test cycle. BYD Seal will enter mass production later in 2022 and will be available in Japan in the second half of 2023.
<h2 style="font-weight: 400;">Three EVs of BYD will be on the Japanese market</h2>
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BYD claims that these three electric passenger cars will bring more choices for the Japanese people and will help the EV market in Japan to grow. This BYD move will be a challenge for local EV manufacturers like Toyota, Nissan, and Honda.
Wang Chuanfu, the Chairman and the President of BYD states that the company, as one of the first companies to develop EVs in the world, has total 27-year-long expertise and experience in the industry and has mastered the advanced technologies spanning batteries, electric motors, electronic control systems, and automotive-grade chips.
He also said “Today, with the support and expectation of consumers, BYD officially hits the new energy passenger vehicle market in Japan. Through the joint efforts of BYD and the local NEV market, we are dedicated to leading the way in e-mobility for a better life.”
Today, the Chinese manufacturer officially sells its products in 70 countries on 6 continents; however, its electric car sales are made largely in China. BYD aims to increase its EV sales in other countries.
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BYD goes into the Japanese electric vehicle market with its 3 cars

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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<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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