Lexus

Lexus UX 300e is an electric compact crossover launched in China and Europe last year. It is the first car to use Lexus’s newest compact vehicle platform called GA-C.
It offers 204 HP, 305 Nm torque, and a 54.3-kWh battery pack. UX 300e can take you from 0 to 100 km/h speed in 7.5 seconds and you can travel more than 300 kilometers on a single charge. Biggest downside is the slow DC charging speeds. It takes 50 minutes to charge UX 300e from 0 percent to 80 percent.
Lexus UX 300e is being built at the Toyota Motor Kyushu plant in Japan. It starts at around £41,000 in the UK. In China, you need to spend at least 362,000 yuan which is around €47,000 to purchase UX 300e. It is more expensive than better equipped Tesla Model 3 and the BMW iX3.
<h2>Performance</h2>
Lexus offers only one drivetrain option for the UX 300e and it’s not all-wheel drive. It has a single electric motor located at front axle which can produce 204 HP and 300 Nm torque. Top speed is 160 km/h (100 mph) and 0 to 100 km/h acceleration performance is 7.5 seconds.
UX 300e is a very comfortable crossover, handling is very light and driving position is not too high.
<h2>Design and Features</h2>
Lexus doesn’t bother with any aerodynamical stuff and leave UX 300e’s front grille open like a normal gasoline powered vehicle. It will probably affect its range, but front end of the UX 300e looks really impressive.
Electric crossover UX 300e has some black plastic parts around the wheel arches, aggressively designed rear side also helps it to create a sportier look. But ground clearance is not suitable for sports driving, because of the battery pack sitting very low.
Lexus UX 300e comes with a 7-inch infotainment display and it’s not a touchscreen, instead you get a touchpad like a laptop for navigation. It does give the feeling of an outdated car interior. Styling is really good though; leather seats are uniquely designed and materials around the dashboard and door trims slightly justify the high price tag.
Even though electric Lexus is not a cheap car, it doesn’t have navigation as standard. There are lots of extras to choose from though, such as wireless charging pad, head-up display, Mark Levinson sound system etc.
<h2>Range and Charging</h2>
Battery capacity of the Lexus UX 300e is 54.3-kWh. That is enough for a range of 305 kilometers when the vehicle is fully charged. Japanese carmaker only adds the 50 kW DC charging support to its first electric vehicle. 0% to 80% will take 50 minutes. In order to fully charge the UX 300e in your house with a 6.6 kW AC charger, you will need 6 to 7 hours.

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Lexus UX 300e

🔥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

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!

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

⚡#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

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

Toyota

A hydrogen bus with a range of 1,000 km is coming from TEMSA and Toyota.
Temsa and Japanese technology giant Toyota will jointly produce hydrogen fuel cell buses. The passenger bus will be sold in Europe by CaetanoBus, in which Toyota is a shareholder. It is expected to be officially launched in 2024.
The first bus will be based on the Temsa HD12 model. The company will use Toyota&#8217;s H2 Dual System technology. The bus can be filled with both 350 and 700-bar hydrogen. It is expected to offer a range of up to 1,000 kilometers on a single charge.
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The hydrogen bus with two axles is expected to be on the roads in 2025. The longer three-axle model will go into production immediately after the first bus. The bus is jointly produced by Temsa-CaetanoBus.
Considering that hydrogen is needed to produce long-range electric models in the passenger bus category, Temsa also wants to make progress on autonomous driving.

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Hydrogen Bus With A Range Of 1,000 Km To Come From Temsa And Toyota

The second generation Toyota C-HR is introduced. The C-segment SUV, which can travel 66 kilometers in electric mode, will be launched as a plug-in hybrid for the first time. It is rumored that an all-electric version may also be produced next year.
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The Japanese company announced that it will start production in December 2023, after investing 317 million euros at its facility in Sakarya to produce batteries for plug-in hybrid vehicles at the beginning of the year. The new C-HR, which will be produced in the same facility, will be offered to customers in Turkey and Europe as of 2024.
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It will be possible to order the vehicle, which has 1.8 and 2.0-liter engine options, with parallel hybrid and plug-in hybrid options as of the end of the year.

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New Toyota C-HR Introduced

Toyota and ExxonMobil are cooperating on a novel fuel mix that has the potential to lower lifetime emissions from combustion engines by up to 75% as the US government tightens its pollution restrictions.
Toyota, which has previously expressed reservations about going all-electric, is now evaluating Exxon&#8217;s synthetic fuel mixes, which employ current feedstock and ethanol. Even though the fuel is still in the testing stage, ExxonMobil is making progress, according to Andrew Madden, vice president of strategy and planning at the corporation. However, the deployment of this fuel blend will need government policy assistance.
The cheapest approach to decarbonizing transportation, according to Madden, is to have a solution for liquid fuels that can utilize in the current fleet and include in a type of policy architecture that fosters innovation.
Toyota claims that the investigation shows that gasoline can be utilized in both newer and older internal combustion engine automobiles. Additionally, it makes the point that EVs are not completely zero-emission cars due to the high carbon costs of manufacturing them and the lack of confidence around the source of the energy that powers them. It contends that in order to effectively cut carbon emissions, synthetic fuels need also be taken into account.
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<h2>There Will Be No Sale of Internal Combustion Cras After 2035 in the EU</h2>
The proponents of e-fuel just prevailed in that struggle in Europe. The European Union altered the text of its policy prohibiting the sale of internal combustion cars after 2035 to specifically safeguard e-fuels in response to criticism from some sectors of the German auto industry.
The timing of this statement is significant in light of the US Environmental Protection Agency&#8217;s proposal for emissions reductions, which it expects would result in two-thirds of new car sales being electric by 2032. It would be fascinating to see if Toyota and Exxon demand clear guarantees for the future of the synthetic fuel sector, such as those given in Europe because the EPA has not required EV sales and is only increasing pollution rules.
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Toyota And Exxon Developing A Synthetic Fuel That Can Reduce ICE Emissions By Up To 75%

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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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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