The technology behind electric vehicle batteries is constantly evolving, and the next big thing in the field are solid state batteries. As Car and Driver explained, the advantages of solid state batteries are twofold,

Advanced solid-state batteries could eventually reach price parity with current batteries. BYD’s mid and high-end electric vehicles will be the first to use the new battery technology. Several other Chinese brands and legacy automakers are also developing the tech.

Italy’s competition watchdog launched separate investigations into whether the companies failed to inform customers about limitations of their EV batteries and warranties.

The investigations come at a time when the electric vehicle market is rapidly expanding, with consumers increasingly turning to EVs as part of the global push towards sustainable transportation