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The Verge
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Verge
Ford is betting the future on smaller EV batteries
Ford just announced its new universal EV platform that is expected to rein in costs for the company's money losing EV business. Chief among those cost savings will be a much, much smaller battery. Ford said the new battery will be 15 percent smaller than that of a BYD Atto electric crossover. BYD uses the same lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry that Ford says it will use in its future EVs, starting with a four-door midsized pickup in 2027. The BYD Atto 3 offers two battery options: a 49.92 kWh pack and a 60.48 kWh pack. That could mean Ford is looking at a battery with 51 kWh capacity, smaller than first-gen the Chevy Bolt's 57 kWh pack. That's tiny, especially by today's standards of EVs with 300-miles-plus of range. Ford acknowledges that the smaller battery will result in less range than typically available. Alan Clarke, the company's head of advanced EV development, said if you dropped this new powertain into a conventional ICE truck, you would get 50 miles less range. Clarke said the company is hoping to boost the range through improved from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All by Andrew J. Hawkins Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Cars Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Electric Cars Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Ford Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Transportation
Hindustan Times
03-08-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
BYD's 16 month production growth streak ends in July amid cooling EV demand
BYD , the volume leader in electric vehicles (EVs) globally, announced a decline in car output in July 2025, ending a 16-month sales growth run that had long driven its advance over such international competitors as Tesla . According to its latest filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, BYD produced 317,892 vehicles globally last month—a 0.9 per cent decline compared to July 2024. According to its latest filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, BYD produced 317,892 vehicles globally last month—a 0.9 per cent decline compared to July 2024. While overall sales rose just 0.6 per cent year-on-year to 344,296 units, this was a significant slowdown from the 12 per cent growth it saw in June. Also check these Cars Find more Cars BYD Seal 82.56 kWh 82.56 kWh 650 km 650 km ₹ 41 Lakhs Compare View Offers BYD Atto 3 60.48 kWh 60.48 kWh 521 km 521 km ₹ 24.99 Lakhs Compare View Offers UPCOMING BYD Seagull 38 kWh 38 kWh 405 km 405 km ₹ 10 Lakhs Alert Me When Launched BYD Sealion 7 82.56 kWh 82.56 kWh 567 km 567 km ₹ 48.90 Lakhs Compare View Offers BYD eMAX 7 71.8 kWh 71.8 kWh 530 km 530 km ₹ 26.90 Lakhs Compare View Offers Tesla Model Y 75 kwh 75 kwh 622 km 622 km ₹ 59.89 Lakhs Compare View Offers Plug-in hybrids drag down overall numbers The company's pure electric vehicle (EV) segment still showed modest growth, but its plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) business took a sharper hit. PHEV sales dropped 22.6 per cent, while production declined by 24.6 per cent year-on-year. Also Read : BYD Atto 2 spotted testing in India, launch likely soon. What to expect? The last time BYD posted a production fall was in February 2024, due to the timing of China's Lunar New Year holiday. In this case, however, the decline appears to mirror wider cooling in the Chinese auto market, where an extended price war and regulatory watchfulness over discounting trends are affecting OEM plans. High targets under pressure BYD's target is selling 5.5 million vehicles in 2025, but it has delivered only 2.49 million units up to the end of July. That means the company must average more than 602,000 units per month across the last five months—a demanding rate considering that its all-time monthly record is just shy of 515,000 units, set in December 2024. The summer seasonal slowdown in China's automobile market is another added burden. July is usually a weak month for sales, and while others such as Geely, Leapmotor, Xpeng, and Xiaomi Auto made record or near-record sales, BYD's slightly above-zero growth has put its momentum under a microscope. Also watch: BYD Sealion 7 review | Serious challenge to Koreans, luxury EVs | Range, features, drive experience Competition stays strong, rivals gain ground Among competitors, Geely sold 237,717 cars in July—its best since November 2024. New energy startups Leapmotor and Xpeng delivered 50,129 and 36,717 vehicles respectively, both setting new monthly records. Meanwhile, Xiaomi's EV arm crossed the 30,000-unit mark for the first time. In contrast, Li Auto's July sales plunged about 40 per cent to 30,731 units, and Nio Inc. reported a 16 per cent drop from June, with sales slipping to their lowest since March. Get insights into Upcoming Cars In India, Electric Vehicles, Upcoming Bikes in India and cutting-edge technology transforming the automotive landscape. First Published Date:
RTÉ News
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- RTÉ News
First Drive: MG's new budget electric SUV
Despite attracting European tariffs of up to 45 per cent on their products in Ireland and elsewhere, Chinese electric car companies continue to surprise the market with their pricing of new cars. A case in point is MG's new S5 electric, family SUV, which has just gone on sale here at just under €30,000 - an indication of how it can withstand tariff pressure until it opens its own factories in Europe to counteract that pressure. MG has even managed to become the dominant Chinese EV brand in Europe, mainly thanks to pricing and levels of standard equipment - a tried and tested strategy for new car companies to establish market share around the world. And what it has, it intends to hold. The new S5 has familiar MG family styling cues, but it's a lot smarter looking than anything that has gone before. You couldn't describe it has exciting but it certainly looks modern, with a long wheelbase, short overhangs at the front and rear, and narrow LED headlights running across the bonnet. Inside, it is the spaciousness that strikes one. There's excellent head and legroom, and the interior is bright, with the car being based on the MG 4 underpinnings. MG has introduced its largest ever screen - a 12.8-inch infotainment unit that stands proud of the dashboard, and the driver's display is also a decent 10.25 inches. MG has obviously been listening to customer feedback, and the S5 has physical buttons for controlling functions such as heating and ventilation. And you even have a button to adjust the wing mirrors on the move. Other manufacturers should take note because the level of distraction caused by screen-only controls isn't just annoying, it's dangerously distracting on some cars. The S5 comes with two battery options: a 49 kWh unit and a 64 kWh unit for a longer range. MG claims a range of 340 km for the smaller battery and 480 km for the bigger one, and it claims a charging time of 28 minutes to get from 10 per cent to 80 per cent capacity on a fast charger. The usual caveats on claimed ranges apply until we see how the car performs in real-world conditions. The smaller battery version has a starting price of €29,995, and the longer range version comes in at €33,495. For comparison, a BYD Atto starts at €37,078 and a Skoda Elroq comes in with a starting price of €36,495, underscoring MG's aggressive pricing strategy. All versions come with extras such as a hands-free tailgate, a reversing camera, keyless entry, alloy wheels and Apple and Android compatibility. There are different energy recovery modes to maximise range and a one-pedal driving capability. A thinner-than-usual battery allows for a completely flat floor to add space, and there's a 60/40 rear seat split for loads. The boot space is a generous 453 litres with lots more when the seats are folded down. There's a full range of safety features, and the car has recently been awarded a full five-star rating in the EuroNCAP crash testing programme. There is a seven-year warranty on the car, or for 150,000 kilometres and an eight-year guarantee on the battery. MG has been selling in Ireland for 18 months now, and the company says it has not had a "single battery issue" in that time.
BBC News
07-02-2025
- BBC News
Leicester: Passenger suffers serious injuries in car crash
A man suffered serious injuries after the car he was a passenger in crashed on a busy route in said they were called to reports of the single vehicle crash on St Georges Way in the city at about 20:45 GMT on injured passenger, who was sitting in the rear of the red BYD Atto, remains in hospital in a serious passenger and the driver of the vehicle suffered only minor injuries. Leicestershire Police said no arrests had been made following the crash, but appealed for anyone with information to contact road was closed to allow detectives to investigate the scene.
