According to XPengMotors, the XPENG X9 achieved a new industry benchmark by charging from 10% to 80% in just 12 minutes during NAF and Motor’s El Prix Winter 2026, widely recognized as the global standard for real-world EV testing. Even at temperatures as low as -10°C, the XPENG X9 matched its official charging figures and outperformed the next closest competitor by over 30%. As reported by XPengMotors, this rapid charging capability in harsh winter conditions highlights significant advancements in battery technology and positions XPENG as a leader in EV performance for cold climates, which may offer substantial business opportunities in regions with extreme weather.

According to Sawyer Merritt, Tesla has launched its own residential solar panels (TSP-415 and TSP-420), marking a major shift toward a proprietary ecosystem that unifies Tesla’s inverter, Powerwall battery, EV charging, and vehicles. As reported by Sawyer Merritt, the new modules, assembled at Tesla’s Gigafactory in New York, address rooftop solar challenges such as shading and installation friction, while also eliminating the company’s previous reliance on third-party solar panels. Tesla's Buffalo facility is scaling to an initial annual capacity exceeding 300 MW, signaling significant business opportunities in the residential energy market and further strengthening Tesla’s end-to-end energy solution, according to Tesla Energy’s Colby Hastings.