How LFP Batteries Work: Chemistry, Safety and Engineering Limits
A detailed guide to LFP chemistry: olivine structure, lithium and electron transport, iron redox, carbon coating, thermal stability and tradeoffs with NMC.
Battery Tech
Quick Answer: What is the latest EV battery technology in 2026? CATL TENER Sodium (world’s first validated sodium storage, 15,000 cycles), BYD Blade Battery 2.0 (10-70% in 5 mins), advancing solid-state at CAS, and CATL Chocolate Swap at 1,650 stations. Read the full EV Battery Technology Guide 2026 →Key TechnologiesLFP: 81% of China installations. BYD Blade 2.0 5-min fast charging.Sodium-Ion: CATL TENER Sodium 15,000 cycles. 60 GWh HyperStrong order.Solid-State: Mass production 2028+. China’s July 1 standard eliminates fake claims.Battery Swapping: CATL Chocolate Swap 1,650 stations. NIO 3,900+ stations, 200M services.Fast Charging: BYD 1,000V platform. 10-70% in 5 minutes.
China Battery Consumption Tax 2026: 2% Rate, Exemptions and Export Rules
China's battery consumption tax starts at 2% in September 2026. Here are the covered products, temporary exemptions, 2027 rates and export VAT rules.
CALB 177Ah Battery Faults: What GAC Aion Confirmed
GAC Aion and CALB confirmed battery-system faults in some AION S operating vehicles using CALB 177Ah LFP cells. Here is what is known and unknown.
How China Built the LFP Battery Supply Chain in 23 Years
How China turned a difficult LFP cathode into a global industrial system through materials, cell manufacturing, pack design and vehicle-scale feedback.
EV Battery Recycling Explained: Process, Rules and Economics
How EV batteries are collected, reused and recycled, with clear process trade-offs, current China and EU rules, economics and recovery-claim checks.
Dongfeng Confirms 350 Wh/kg Solid-State Battery Mass Production in H2 2026, Delivering 1,000 km Range
Dongfeng Motor confirms 350 Wh/kg solid-state battery mass production in H2 2026, delivering 1,000+ km range, 30% weight reduction, and zero fire risk — one of the most concrete solid-state timelines from any major automaker.
CATL and Octopus Energy Form 50-50 JV to Build Europe’s First Heavy-Truck Battery Swap Network
CATL and Octopus Energy launch a 50-50 joint venture to build Europe's first heavy-truck battery swap network. Starting in the UK in 2027, 30+ mega swap hubs will serve 300,000 electric trucks, at costs claimed to undercut diesel.
CATL Expects Up to 20,000 EVs with Sodium-Ion Batteries in 2026
CATL expects up to 20,000 EVs with sodium-ion batteries in 2026, backed by $1.5B R&D and -30°C cold-weather operation as lithium prices surge 190%.
CATL Deploys Humanoid Robot Powered by Its Own Battery on the Production Line
Quick Answer CATL — the world’s largest EV battery maker with a 40.1% global market share — has put a humanoid robot powered by its…
EV Battery Technology 2026: LFP, Sodium and Solid-State
A source-checked guide to production EV batteries in 2026: LFP and NMC today, sodium-ion scale-up, solid-state timelines, battery swapping and flash charging.