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Toronto · Est. 2026
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Our complete battery coverage — 39 articles and roughly 180 minutes of reading, ranked by relevance and freshness. Updated as news breaks.
vehicles
4 min
A U.S. judge has denied Porsche’s bid to dismiss a class-action lawsuit over Taycan battery fires, allowing claims by 2020–2024 owners to proceed — including Canadian drivers who faced three recalls and an 80% charge cap.
policy
5 min
A lithium-ion battery fire at the Summerside Sunbank solar farm started on Labour Day and took 14 days to contain. Fire experts say volunteer departments lack training and national strategy for grid-scale battery fires, which behave like self-fuelling flamethrowers.
industry
5 min
LG Energy Solution signs four-year deal with Elevra Lithium for 240,000 tons of spodumene concentrate from Quebec, enough for 700,000 EVs annually. Part of a push to localize the North American battery supply chain.
deals
2 min
Illinois homeowners are being offered an enticing new deal: rooftop solar panels paired with a massive 60-kWh home battery system—all for $0 down . While…
infrastructure
3 min
EV battery swapping in Canada — why the technology hasn't arrived, which companies are exploring it, and whether Canadian drivers will ever get swap stations.
vehicles
5 min
Lexus's 2027 NX grows a 30 percent larger plug-in hybrid battery claimed at 100 km WLTP (about 86 km NRCan), adds DC fast charging for the first time, and keeps Canadian production in Cambridge, Ontario. Here are the numbers that matter.
industry
4 min
Bloomberg reports Stellantis is exploring an exit from the StarPlus Energy joint venture with Samsung SDI in Indiana, after selling its stake in the NextStar battery plant in Windsor, Ontario to LG Energy Solution for US$100. The pullback follows €22 billion in writedowns.
industry
5 min
CBC Windsor reports NextStar Energy's $5 billion battery plant remains at about 1,300 full-time employees, short of the 2,500 jobs required within a year of project completion under its federal funding agreement. The LG-owned plant has pivoted toward energy-storage batteries amid the EV slowdown, and lobbied Ottawa this year to amend its funding terms.
technology
6 min
CBC reports 1,500 lithium battery fires across 600 Canadian communities last year — mostly e-bikes and e-scooters in homes. EV and grid-storage fires remain rare. Here's how to charge, store, and recycle safely.
industry
4 min
EV battery recycling in Canada — how the process works, which companies are recycling, second-life applications, and whether EV batteries are truly sustainable.
vehicles
4 min
Volkswagen is recalling approximately 28,000 ID.4 electric SUVs in Canada and the U.S. after thermal events linked to high-voltage batteries. Owners advised to limit charging to 80% until a fix is ready.
technology
2 min
Geely is making waves in the electric vehicle (EV) industry with its announcement of a next-generation solid-state battery that could redefine energy…
technology
4 min
Canadian manufacturer NorthForge has built the Dispatch, a fully electric tactical motorcycle with three swappable SysNergie battery packs, about 200 km of range and a 140 kg weight. Here's what the three-year CAF-informed design can do.
industry
5 min
PowerCo Canada confirms its St. Thomas, Ont., EV battery gigafactory will not begin operations until 2029, two years later than planned, citing evolving market demand and technological advancements.
industry
5 min
With over 1 million EVs on Canadian roads and billions invested in mining and battery plants, end-of-life battery handling is the gap in the value chain. Second-life storage, black mass, and why recycling is the missing industrial strategy.
technology
2 min
A new lithium-ion battery factory backed by a $100 million USD grant from the U.S. Department of Energy is set to bolster North America’s electric vehicle…
technology
6 min
CATL's 1000km battery cell technology and the Canadian winter testing that proves whether extreme-range EV batteries can survive real cold-weather ownership in Canada.
Industry
4 min
Rivian is expanding its partnership with Redwood Materials to recycle EV battery packs and repurpose retired packs for energy storage at its Normal plant.
technology
4 min
EV battery degradation in Canadian climates: how much range you lose per year, the warranty that protects you, and the habits that stretch battery life.
policy
4 min
Toronto Fire Services responded to two lithium-ion battery fires hours apart on Sept. 6 — an e-bike blaze near St. Clair and Bathurst and an apartment fire near Crescent Town. Chief Jim Jessop says battery fires are up 200 per cent since 2022 and is pushing for fire-code changes.
industry
4 min
Ontario's Minister of Economic Development calls the two-year delay in the $7 billion St. Thomas EV battery plant 'extremely exciting' and points to ongoing construction, while opposition parties raise concerns about jobs and taxpayer support.
technology
6 min
EV battery degradation in Canadian winters and daily use — what is normal, what voids warranties, and how to preserve battery health through heat, cold, and charging habits.
industry
4 min
The EV Battery Recovery program, created and funded by 31 vehicle manufacturers and operated by Call2Recycle Canada, is now available nationwide after a 2023 Quebec pilot. Free pickup, packaging and processing for eligible end-of-life EV batteries — the five-step process for dismantlers, garages, fleets and individual owners.
technology
4 min
BYD cold-soaked a Denza Z9GT at -30°C for 24 hours, then flash-charged its second-generation Blade Battery from 20% to 97% in 12 minutes on a 1,500 kW charger. The test matters for Canada, where winter charging speed is the biggest EV pain point — and BYD is hiring in Canada to bring Flash charging here.
policy
5 min
Northern Graphite has postponed the restart of Lac des Îles, North America's only commercial flake graphite mine, after Quebec suspended its mining lease over a restoration-payment dispute. The company had just $200,000 in cash.
policy
4 min
New Q2 2026 registration data from Statistics Canada shows hybrid EVs up 39.5 per cent and battery-electrics up 37.4 per cent year-over-year while gas and diesel registrations fell — as Brent crude crosses US$100 and a refined-fuel shortage keeps pump prices elevated.
technology
7 min
Lithium, nickel, and cobalt mining for EV batteries — the real environmental costs, the dirtiest links in the chain, and how the industry is cleaning them up.
industry
4 min
CATL has announced a new lithium-iron-phosphate cell with a claimed 1,000 km range target. Canadian buyers should read the fine print: the test cycle and the winter commute are very different numbers.
technology
5 min
EV battery warranty coverage in Canada in 2026 — what automakers promise, what voids coverage, and how to protect your battery investment over the long term.
deals
5 min
With lease returns flooding the market and Canada's EV registrations up 22.3%, third-party battery diagnostic reports are emerging alongside traditional vehicle history checks. Here is what a battery report costs, what it reveals, and why Canadian buyers shouldn't skip it.
technology
4 min
Toyota has chosen a battery materials partner for its solid-state program, and the choice signals that the automaker believes solid-state is closer to a production reality than its critics have assumed.
infrastructure
6 min
Battery swapping and DC fast charging are both solutions to EV range anxiety, but only one is practical in Canada right now. Here is the honest comparison.
policy
6 min
EV vs gas carbon footprint in Canada — manufacturing emissions, battery production, electricity grid mix by province, and the break-even point where an EV becomes cleaner.
vehicles
7 min
Buying a used EV in Canada in 2026 — battery health checks, warranty transfer, inspection tips, and which used models offer the best value for money.
deals
6 min
Best used electric cars in Canada in 2026 — battery health, range retention, reliability, and resale value for EVs that still make sense as used purchases.
vehicles
6 min
How to buy a used Tesla Model 3 in Canada — real price expectations, battery health verification, the FSD transfer trap, and the model years that hold up best.
vehicles
6 min
What an EV battery replacement actually costs in Canada — pack prices by model, warranty coverage that protects you to 8 years/160,000 km, and when replacement is the wrong call.
technology
6 min
EV winter accessories Canadian owners recommend in 2026 — battery blankets, block heaters, tire pressure monitors, floor liners, and charging cables that survive Canadian winters.
technology
6 min
Best winter EV accessories in Canada for 2026 — battery blankets, cold-rated cables, winter tires, floor liners, and must-have gear for cold-weather electric vehicle ownership.
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