Apple’s EV Dream Hits a Bump
Rumors have been swirling about Steve Jobs’ new car. However, it seems the shiny future vehicle is unfortunately grinding on some pretty rough roadblocks.
Why the Road is Roadless
- China’s Battery Bans: CATL and BYD, the heavyweights of Chinese battery manufacturing, have politely declined to build Apple‑exclusive teams and assembly lines in the United States.
- Diplomatic Tension Dilemma: CATL says the U.S. political climate is a bit of a wrangle, making it rusty to consider a new plant across the Atlantic.
- Staff Shortages: Recruiting a dedicated crew for a new Apple-specific development stream has turned out to be a harder-than-expected chase, like trying to hire a team of ninjas for a circus act.
Apple Still Got Hopes
Even though those Chinese giants sent a “sorry” note two months back, Apple is reportedly keeping the conversation alive. The iPhone titan might be looking toward Japan for battery support and has already sent a squad over.
Corporate Talk Timeline
- Four months ago, Reuters caught Apple in preliminary talks with CATL and BYD.
- Apple’s eye on using a Japanese battery partner signals a flexible pivot, but the batteries from Japan have their own set of quirks.
What’s the Deadline?
Analyst Ming‑Chi Kuo has pegged the first Apple EV’s arrival at the earliest for 2025. The first generation is expected to be fully autonomous, which means it may literally drive itself to you—if the regulatory hurdles clear, of course.
Bonus Digest
Meanwhile, if you had been waiting for MacOS Monterey, it’s finally officially launching on October 25, so you can upgrade your gadgets while you await your Apple car.
