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Toyota says its 2026 EV batteries will have a range of 800 km (500 miles) and charge to 80% in 20 minutes. (www.autocar.co.nz)
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[–] llama_llama@lemmy.one 25 points 1 year ago

Yes. There's chemistry and physics reasons but primarily it's to protect the battery from overheating and prolonging the life of the battery. Same applies for your phone or laptop battery.