On Survoltés, the week of February 12, 2024 was marked by diverse and varied news: an XXL battery for electric bikes which promises ultra-high autonomy, the spectacular price drop (30,000 euros!) of the Lucid Air, to better compete with the Tesla Model S, and Volkswagen’s 1,600 km range battery for electric cars.
Lucid reduces the price of its electric car for 800 km of autonomy by €30,000, which becomes cheaper than the Tesla Model S
Lucid Motors has reduced the price of its Air electric sedan by almost 30,000 euros, making this electric car more competitive with the Tesla Model S. The Lucid Air, which offers more than 800 km of autonomy, is now available from of 85,000 euros in Europe, compared to 109,000 euros previously. The drop reaches up to 30,000 euros for the more high-end versions.
Volkswagen: 1,600 km of range for its future electric cars thanks to this new battery
Volkswagen is teaming up with the American company 24M to develop a revolutionary Lithium-Metal battery, promising up to 1,600 km of autonomy and a lifespan exceeding 800,000 km. This technology, which eliminates the risk of dendrite formation, could equip future Volkswagen electric cars, offering increased energy density and unrivaled reliability. Volkswagen, which owns a 25% stake in 24M, plans to integrate this battery into its electric vehicles, marking a major turning point in the automobile industry.
The autonomy of electric bikes will become monstrous thanks to this new Bosch battery
Bosch launches the PowerPack 800 Frame, a battery for electric bicycles offering greater energy capacity without increasing dimensions. Intended for long outings, cargo bikes, and speedbikes, it promises ranges of up to 300 km in a DualBattery combination. With a weight of 3.9 kg, this innovation allows extensive interoperability between different Bosch batteries, significantly increasing the possibilities for using e-bikes.
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