0:00 The 1,700-mile battery claim revealed
0:58 Huawei’s patent and its projected driving range
2:49 What BYD Flash Charging can actually achieve
8:06 Why a 1,700-mile EV battery remains unrealistic
11:42 CATL’s sodium-ion battery in real-world use
16:43 Why the EV industry is paying attention
19:53 Semi-solid batteries, taxes and the home-charging test
24:12 The Mokka depreciation shock and final conclusion

The headline surrounding Huawei’s supposed 1,700-mile EV battery sounds revolutionary, but I separate the patent claims from the electric cars and charging technology that are actually available today.

I examine BYD Flash Charging, the real-world cost of rapid charging in Britain, home EV electricity rates, VAT and how having a driveway can completely change the economics of owning an EV. I also break down what Huawei’s solid-state patent, CATL’s Naxtra sodium-ion battery and MG’s semi-solid technology could realistically deliver.

Finally, I look at electric-car depreciation, the upcoming electric vehicle excise duty and the Vauxhall Mokka Electric that reportedly lost more than £23,000 in value. I’ll explain why the right EV choice can depend more on where you charge your car overnight than on the biggest battery-range number in the headlines.

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