[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fP66xc31iOnE8kLMKMzpf3R5jaCIXjH1an18kOwzLPdE":3},{"success":4,"post":5,"related":26},true,{"id":6,"slug":7,"title":8,"excerpt":9,"content":10,"category":11,"author":12,"authorRole":13,"image":14,"tags":15,"sourceUrl":19,"sourceTitle":20,"readTime":21,"views":21,"published":4,"featured":22,"metaDescription":9,"metaKeywords":23,"createdAt":24,"updatedAt":24,"publishedAt":25},"ht6gwzr3936qmqy6q1kmdcdx","hyundai-s-5b-battery-plant-opens-with-enough-capacity-to-pow-mrtlye90","Hyundai’s $5B battery plant opens with enough capacity to power 3","Hyundai opened its new $5 billion EV battery plant in Georgia with enough capacity to power about 300,000 electric vehicles a year. The first of which...","\n    \u003Cp>Hyundai opened its new $5 billion EV battery plant in Georgia with enough capacity to power about 300,000 electric vehicles a year\u003C/p>\n\n    \u003Ch2>What's Happening\u003C/h2>\n    \u003Cp>The first of which will be used in the three-row IONIQ 9.\u003C/p>\n\n    \u003Ch2>Why This Matters for EV Owners\u003C/h2>\n    \u003Cul>\n      \n    \u003C/ul>\n\n    \u003Ch2>The Bigger Picture\u003C/h2>\n    \u003Cp>This development reflects broader shifts in the European EV market as charging infrastructure expands and new models enter the market..\u003C/p>\n\n    \n      \u003Ch2>EV Comparison: How Do These Models Stack Up?\u003C/h2>\n      \u003Cp>Among these models, the Tesla Model 3 Long Range leads in efficiency at 14.4 kWh/100km, while the Mercedes EQS 450+ offers the longest range at 770 km WLTP.\u003C/p>\n      \u003Ctable>\n        \u003Cthead>\u003Ctr>\u003Cth>Model\u003C/th>\u003Cth>Battery\u003C/th>\u003Cth>WLTP Range\u003C/th>\u003Cth>Efficiency\u003C/th>\u003C/tr>\u003C/thead>\n        \u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Tesla Model 3 Long Range\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>75 kWh\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>602 km\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>14.4 kWh/100km\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Tesla Model Y Long Range\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>75 kWh\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>533 km\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>16.9 kWh/100km\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>BMW iX xDrive40\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>71 kWh\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>425 km\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>19.5 kWh/100km\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Mercedes EQS 450+\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>108 kWh\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>770 km\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>15.7 kWh/100km\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003Ctr>\u003Ctd>Volkswagen ID.4 Pro\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>77 kWh\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>520 km\u003C/td>\u003Ctd>16.3 kWh/100km\u003C/td>\u003C/tr>\u003C/tbody>\n      \u003C/table>\n      \u003Cp>\u003Cem>Data sourced from EVRoutes' vehicle database covering 60+ EV models. Ranges are WLTP-rated and real-world results may vary by 10-20% based on driving conditions.\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n    \n\n      \u003Ch2>Real-World Range Considerations\u003C/h2>\n      \u003Cp>EVRoutes' route calculations account for real-world conditions. In winter, expect \u003Cstrong>15-30% range reduction\u003C/strong> due to battery chemistry and cabin heating. \u003Cstrong>Pro tip:\u003C/strong> Pre-conditioning the battery before DC fast charging can improve charging speeds by up to 30% in cold weather.\u003C/p>\n    \n\n    \u003Ch2>What to Watch Next\u003C/h2>\n    \u003Cp>As the EV landscape continues to evolve, developments like this shape the transition to electric mobility across Europe..\u003C/p>\n  ","Technology","EVRoutes Team","EV Industry Analyst","",[16,17,18],"Hyundai","Battery Technology","Electric Vehicles","https://electrek.co/2026/07/20/hyundais-5b-battery-plant-opens-capacity-300k-evs/","Electrek",4,false,"Hyundai, Battery Technology, Electric Vehicles","2026-07-20T19:18:48.000Z","2026-07-20T19:14:55.000Z",[27,34,40],{"slug":28,"title":29,"excerpt":30,"image":31,"category":11,"readTime":32,"publishedAt":33},"ram-cancels-plans-for-battery-electric-full-size-pickup-a-bl-mfi8eo92","Ram Cancels Plans for Battery-Electric Full-Size Pickup: A Blow to EV Truck Enthusiasts","Stellantis, the parent company of Ram, has decided to discontinue its plans for a battery-electric full-size pickup due to low demand. This decision may disappoint those looking forward to an emission-free heavy-duty truck option from Ram.",null,2,"2025-09-12T22:56:16.000Z",{"slug":35,"title":36,"excerpt":37,"image":31,"category":11,"readTime":38,"publishedAt":39},"the-us-s-first-lithium-from-oilfield-wastewater-is-coming-th-mg5z2hiv","The US’s first lithium from oilfield wastewater is coming th","Element3 just raised a fresh round of funding to launch the first US commercial lithium extraction plants, and it’s sourcing the lithium from oil and...",3,"2025-09-29T23:15:20.000Z",{"slug":41,"title":42,"excerpt":43,"image":31,"category":11,"readTime":38,"publishedAt":44},"tesla-s-full-self-mgjfm5ji","Tesla’s ‘Full Self","The U.S.' top auto safety agency said it had identified more than 50 reports of FSD running red lights, crossing yellow lines, or making illegal turns...","2025-10-09T12:15:36.000Z"]