Two batteries, two truths: the 7X’s LFP Golden Brick really is the fastest-charging pack in its class — but the famous 10.5 minutes belongs to a newer car than the one Europe launched with. Both generations, claim by claim and test by test.
Tesla Model 3 Highland battery by trim: 60–62.5 kWh LFP (RWD) or 82 kWh (79 usable) NCA/NMC, up to 363 miles EPA, charging, warranty and life explained.
Tesla Model Y Juniper battery by trim: 82 kWh (79 usable) Long Range, nickel-based Standard, LFP RWD in Europe — up to 357 miles EPA, charging & warranty.
VW ID.7 battery guide: 77 kWh or 86 kWh NMC MEB, up to 434 miles WLTP (Pro S), 200 kW DC charging, 0.23 Cd aerodynamics, 941 km Nardò efficiency record, standard heat pump from 2025, Europe only.
VW ID.5 battery guide: 52 kWh Pure (new 2025), 77 kWh Pro, or 84 kWh GTX AWD NMC on MEB, 227–346 miles WLTP, 135–175 kW DC in 29–30 min, coupe aerodynamics add 10+ miles over ID.4, from £39,995.
VW ID. Polo battery guide: the 37 kWh LFP and 52 kWh NMC production packs, the unified cell story, real charging speeds, homologated range, GTI, prices, warranty — with the 2023 ID.2all concept figures fenced off as history.
Skoda Enyaq battery guide: 63 kWh (60) or 82 kWh (85/85x/vRS) NMC on MEB platform, 359-mile WLTP (Enyaq 85), 135–185 kW DC charging, V2H bidirectional standard on 85/85x, 2025 facelift update.
Skoda Elroq battery sizes settled: the 60 is now 61 kWh LFP (58 usable), the 85 is 84 kWh NMC (79 usable) — range, charging and UK prices checked.
Two batteries, one correction: the Epiq’s production figures replaced Skoda’s February preview data. LFP or NMC by version, honest charging speeds, and what V2G really means here.
Five batteries have worn the Born badge, and the newest small one changed chemistry entirely: which pack your car has, how fast it really charges, and what the life evidence shows.
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