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Ready for an 800-Volt Jolt? Carmakers Are Unveiling New Fast-Charging EVs
Most major car manufacturers are bringing 800-volt EVs to market, but there are a few noteworthy exceptions.
A Hyundai Motor Co. Ioniq 5 electric vehicle at the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show in BSD City, Tangerang, Indonesia in August 2022.
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Automakers are rolling out new 800-volt electric vehicle platforms, which promise to cut charging time in half, though BloombergNEF analysis finds a few of the biggest manufacturers are still hesitating to invest in the new technology, leaving them at risk of getting left behind.