Chinese EV brand Zeekr claims new batteries debuting in its 007 electric sedan can support the world's fastest charging rates. These batteries allow vehicles to charge from 10% to 80% in as little as 10.5 minutes at normal temperatures, Zeekr announced this week. Even at temperatures as low as 14 degrees Fahrenheit, Zeekr claims a 10%-80% charge... Fastest charge? Zeekr claims 10-80% charge in 10.5 minutes
Chinese EV brand Zeekr claims new batteries debuting in its 007 electric sedan can support the world's fastest charging rates. These batteries allow vehicles to charge from 10% to 80% in as little as 10.5 minutes at normal temperatures, Zeekr announced this week. Even at temperatures as low as 14 degrees Fahrenheit, Zeekr claims a 10%-80% charge... 
DC fast-charging usage has improved, according to Power Ease of charging and payment acceptance were the biggest differentiator between Tesla's network and others Some 19% of those surveyed said they'd encountered inoperable chargers Customer satisfaction with public EV charging continues to improve, with Tesla remaining on top, according to a new... 
EVgo is looking to tackle the issue of charging reliability with upgraded hardware and more extensive diagnostics. In a press release, EVgo said it was making progress in bringing its public chargers up to date. Since 2022, the company says it has upgraded, replaced, or decommissioned older equipment at more than 500 charging spots in over 20... 
Good EV route planning shortens trips by connecting the fastest compatible chargers at the right time Not all automaker apps and interfaces provide the tools for the quickest EV road trips Even if your EV has charger-savvy route planning, independent apps can suggest better options It doesn’t take electric vehicle owners long to understand... 
As automakers and charging networks move to adopt the Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) for EV fast charging, ChargePoint is releasing new hardware that combines Tesla and non-Tesla connector types. The ChargePoint Omni Port can accommodate NACS and Combined Charging Standard (CCS) connectors, as well as the SAE J1772 connector for AC... 
SunPower filed bankruptcy on Monday SunPower was originally going to be GM's installer for home energy storage systems A decade ago SunPower was the most popular choice amongst companies for solar installations Solar company SunPower, which was once set to be the designated installer for General Motors home energy storage systems, is filing for... 
While the future of Tesla's Supercharger team still remains uncertain, the automaker is testing higher outputs at some of its DC fast-charging stations. YouTuber TesLatino recently posted on X (formerly Twitter) about finding a Supercharger station with a significantly higher output than normal. Instead of the typical peak around 250 kw, TesLatino... 
A Porsche Taycan wireless charged at a rate of 270 kw The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) partnered with Volkswagen Group for the test No timeline was given to put a system like this in production, but testing will continue In a recent test, the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) wirelessly... 
Chrysler issued a recall for about 24,000 2017 to 2021 Pacifica plug-in hybrid minivans The recall stems from an issue fire risk to due a battery-cell abnormality A free software update will be issued to fix the issue, but owners are asked to stop charging and park outside until the update Stellantis on Thursday recalled about 24,000 Chrysler...