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BMW demonstrates 460 kW charging for the new iX5 60 xDrive

BMW says its new iX5 60 xDrive reached charging power of up to 460 kW in a demonstration with IONNA and Alpitronic. The company quotes a 22-minute 10–80% charge for the 141 kWh battery, but says the demonstration hardware is not commercially available in the US today.

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Tesla Announces Accordion Supercharger With 16 Stalls per Truck

Tesla Charging says its first Accordion Supercharger is a factory-preassembled design for sites where charging equipment must sit between parking spaces rather than behind a curb. The company says each truck shipment carries 16 stalls and installation is 20% cheaper.