If that doesn’t work, cut a slit in the small end of the cover to slide it over the battery cable, then secure it in place with a small plastic zip-tie. Or you can leave this task for your mechanic.

For EV battery production, it’s critical because components like battery casings and cooling plates require tight tolerances (±0.01 mm) and lightweight materials like aluminum.

These components represent a majority of the cost of lithium-ion cells and are sourced entirely overseas. Toyota’s $13.9 billion factory in North Carolina, scheduled to go into production in ...