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Explainer: The checks you need to do when buying a second-hand electric vehicle

Explainer: The checks you need to do when buying a second-hand electric vehicle

EVs are much simpler machines than their fossil-fuelled predecessors, so there should be fewer problems in a second hand one. But here are some key things to check.
Nio flicks the switch on first battery swap station in Sweden

Nio flicks the switch on first battery swap station in Sweden

Nio opens its first EV battery swap station in Sweden as it prepares to launch in various European markets before the end of the year.
Daihatsu strikes deal with world’s biggest battery maker in win for city EVs

Daihatsu strikes deal with world’s biggest battery maker in win for city EVs

Daihatsu, the Japanese small hatchback manufacturer has announced a collaborative partnership with CATL, the world’s largest battery maker.
Like changing a gas bottle in a BBQ: EV battery swap technology charges on

Like changing a gas bottle in a BBQ: EV battery swap technology charges on

Battery swapping is like changing over a bottle for the barbeque, but for EV batteries. And it’s taking off.
UK EV battery hopeful faces threat of collapse as funds run dry

UK EV battery hopeful faces threat of collapse as funds run dry

UK government-backed EV battery start-up faces threat of collapse after being denied a £30 million advance in funding.
Panasonic to begin building 30GWh US EV battery facility

Panasonic to begin building 30GWh US EV battery facility

Japanese electronics giant readies to begin construction of its second EV battery production facility in northern America.
Honda begins sales of battery swap station for electric motorcycles

Honda begins sales of battery swap station for electric motorcycles

Honda delivers first of its battery swapping stations to its joint venture partners.
Kia to offer battery conditioning update for older EV6 models

Kia to offer battery conditioning update for older EV6 models

Kia is offering a battery conditioning software update for older models of its EV6 crossover which will enable cars to charge even faster in colder conditions.