Induction ovens with big batteries solve lots of problems

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February 29, 2024

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Induction stoves are a great, safe way to save on electricity costs and can heat much quicker, safer, and more accurately than natural gas or propane stoves. But a new breed of these stoves includes huge batteries, which opens up new opportunities by only requiring a 120V outlet, offering 40-sec water boiling, backup power to other appliances like the refrigerator, and even IRA tax rebates. Let’s take a look at two of these new models and try to understand if it makes sense for an oven to have a huge battery over a more centralized Powerwall type of home backup battery.

This is part of a continuing series at Electrek that focuses on home energy usage, see our coverage of heat pump washer/dryers

Why induction stoves make a lot of sense

Induction stoves send electromagnetic waves to pots and pans that are magnetic, heating up only a limited area where food and liquid go. Because of this, they are more efficient than typical electric resistance stoves and also safer because the surface of the oven doesn’t get very hot.

As for natural gas and propane, every study that comes out shows that there are significant health hazards with burning gas inside, as well as multiple opportunities for leaks, which are even more unhealthy. Not to mention, they add more carbon to the atmosphere.

One of the last reasons for a gas stove is speed and accuracy in cooking. Those have both been supplanted by induction, which can boil a liter of water in 40 seconds and heat much more accurately. Even Woks now have induction capabilities.

Because Induction stoves are energy efficient, some of the cost can be offset by an IRA rebate of up to $840, and that’s before you add a battery to the mix.

Why add a battery to an Induction oven?

There are a ton of Induction oven options out there, but a new breed includes a significant battery inside the actual stove/top. By adding a battery, you can heat four burners with a normal household 120V line.

This is important for those replacing gas or propane stoves and don’t want to add the cost of running a 240V line that most resistance and induction ovens require.

But there are some other uses. First of all, it means your stove can work in a blackout. Or it can run entirely off the battery during peak and super peak cost times, saving money and requiring fewer peaker plants to operate at scale.

Even better, it can back up important appliances in your kitchen (fridge) and elsewhere in the home. For people in small homes, it could function as a whole house backup in some cases.

That’s important because it doesn’t require an electrician to install. You can get much of the utility of a home Powerwall battery in a small package that installs as easily as an oven.

The Battery Induction Options

Impulse Labs’ $5500 Cooktop is the most prominent product out there and includes a cooktop but not an oven with a 3kWh battery. Because of that big LFP battery, the cooktop only requires a 120V outlet (but also works on 240V).

That 3kWh battery coupled with the 1.5kW AC can output 10kW of power which the company claims will boil a liter of water in as little as 40 seconds. That’s many times quicker than resistance ovens and gas stoves. If you opt for a 240V connector, the device can act like a grid-tied inverter, sending up to 2.2kW of power back into the house when the power goes out. That means over an hour of home backup power is living in your cooktop (?!)

Impulse Cooktop Highlights

Expected shipment in Q4 2024.
Proprietary temperature sensing and first party induction technology in each 9” burner.
Peak performance of 10 kW – about 3 times current induction and 5 times high-end gas stoves.
Each heating element contains an LED ring for clear communication of the burner state.
Sleek, user friendly design and 12.8” LCD interface.
Four removable, magnetic knobs for ease of control and cleaning.
Integrated 3 kWh LFP battery provides unparalleled performance, back-up power to run the stove during outages, and load shifting for bill savings and clean energy use.

Price & Rebates

A $249 deposit today secures your Impulse Cooktop at the limited, discounted price of $5,499*, the remaining balance of $5,250* will be charged automatically prior to confirmed ship date.
The Impulse Cooktop is eligible for the 30% Residential Clean Energy Credit, reducing the total price to approximately $3,850* after refund. Customers are responsible for applying for credits. Eligibility for additional federal and state subsidies depends on household income and location, learn more in our FAQs.

Specs

Dimensions: 30” cooktop.
Performance: up to 10 kW with exact temperature control starting at room temperature.
Pan compatibility: works with induction-compatible pans.
Power requirements: 120V / 15A (NEMA 5-15P plug) or 240V circuit.
Battery: 3 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate.
Inverter: grid-tied, up to 2.2 kW, 220-250V 50-60 Hz AC.
Depth: fits in standard drop-in countertops (compatible with typical drawer clearance).

Whole Induction Oven

Channing Street Copper in Berkeley, CA takes a different approach with their $6000 “Charlie” oven. Instead of a sleek, modern stovetop, they include a whole classic looking oven and bigger 4kWh LFP battery. Yes, those are walnut wood knobs.

That 4kWh battery is big enough to not only get IRA money as an efficient oven upgrade, but also as a whole house backup battery. About a third the size of a Tesla Powerwall, it can backup a refrigerator for days or a small apartment for hours.

The burners aren’t quite as fast as the Impulse, notching a still respectable 3.2kW/ea

Channing Street Copper lays out the gameplan – the important bit however is that this is currently limited to San Francisco Bay area residents and is currently fully subscribed.

With the federal 30% battery tax credit, the final cost will be approximately $4,200.

Federal induction range incentive of $840 rebate will apply to anyone switching from a gas range and earning less than 150% of Area Median Income.

Bay Area local incentive or $750 rebate will apply to to anyone in the San Francisco Bay Area switching from a gas range.

Additional local incentives may apply, and we will help ensure you get every applicable rebate or tax credit available.

For comparison, buying a conventional induction range and rewiring your Bay Area kitchen will exceed $5,000 in most cases.

The LFP battery is stored at the bottom below the heated areas and there is an outlet built in for backup devices.

Here’s a great podcast with the founders if you want to get really geeky on the matter.

Electrek’s take

We’re early days but for many of the same reasons that 120V heat pump washer/dryers make a lot of sense, so do induction ovens with onboard batteries. It is incredibly expensive to run a new 240V line from the breaker box to the kitchen, often as much as the cost of the appliance.

People are taxing their home breaker boxes by adding electric vehicle chargers and replacing fossil fuel heating with heat pumps. These ovens let you take that 240V circuit elsewhere and not into the kitchen oven.

As far as a home battery, it is probably more cost effective and efficient to centralize the home battery in something like a Tesla Powerwall rather than have batteries living in appliances like ovens. But not everyone can put a whole home battery into their home, and even if they can, it isn’t cheap. As a secondary backup or for a small apartment, getting a significant sized battery backup as a perk from your oven seems like a pretty good bonus.

And, if nothing else, this should be the nail in the coffin for gas ovens which are more dangerous, slower and worse fo r the environment.

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US average new car price tops $50k for the first time – here’s why

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October 13, 2025

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US average new car price tops k for the first time – here's why

The average US new car price crossed the $50,000 mark for the first time in September, according to new estimates from Kelley Blue Book (KBB). Prices have been climbing steadily for over a year, and the pace picked up this summer – but that hasn’t stopped Americans from buying.

KBB says September’s record average transaction price (ATP) was partly driven by luxury models and EVs, which pushed the market into record territory. EVs made up an estimated 11.6% of all new vehicles sold last month, which is also a record high. The average EV sold for $58,124 – up 3.5% from August’s adjusted figure.

In Q3, EV sales hit another milestone: 437,487 EVs were sold in the US, giving them a 10.5% market share. That’s nearly a 30% jump from the same period last year. With government-backed EV incentives expiring at the end of September, many buyers hurried to lock in their purchases.

Year-over-year, the average EV transaction price is basically flat, down just 0.4%. Incentives averaged 15.3% of ATP in September, or about $8,900 per vehicle – slightly lower than August but higher than a year ago, when incentives averaged 13%.

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Tesla, which continues to dominate the EV market, saw an average ATP of $54,138 in September. That’s a slight dip from August and down 6.8% from a year earlier. With Tesla recently introducing the new Standard versions of the Model 3 and Model Y, KBB expects average prices across the segment to fall in the coming months. Erin Keating, executive analyst at Cox Automotive, thinks the market is “ripe for disruption.”

“It is important to remember that the new-vehicle market is inflationary. Prices go up over time, and today’s market is certainly reminding us of that,” said Keating. “The $20,000 vehicle is now mostly extinct, and many price-conscious buyers are sidelined or cruising in the used-vehicle market. Tariffs have introduced new cost pressure to the business, but the pricing story in September was mostly driven by the healthy mix of EVs and higher-end vehicles pushing the new-vehicle ATP into uncharted territory.”

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Genesis is about to launch two new ‘electrified’ SUVs based on the GV70

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October 13, 2025

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Genesis is about to launch two new 'electrified' SUVs based on the GV70

It’s official. The Genesis GV70 is about to get two new electrified options, including its first hybrid and extended-range (EREV) versions.

Two new Genesis GV70 electrified SUVs are coming soon

Genesis is turning 10, and it’s planning to go all out. Hyundai gave us a look at what’s coming last month during its CEO Investor Day.

The plans include Genesis expanding with new electrified powertrain offerings, including its first hybrid and extended-range electric vehicles.

Up until now, the luxury automaker has focused on fully electric (EV) or internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. By expanding into different electrified powertrains, Genesis hopes to attract new buyers to the brand while grabbing a bigger share of the luxury market.

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Genesis will launch its first hybrid in 2026, the GV80. We knew the GV70 EREV would follow shortly after, but now it’s been confirmed that a hybrid model is also set to join the lineup.

We got our first look at the Genesis GV70 EREV last week. The vehicle was parked in South Korea and appeared to be nearly identical to the current model. Aside from a tag labeling it an EREV and a massive muffler at the back, it looks about the same as the Electrified GV70.

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Now, we are finally getting a glimpse of the Hybrid version. The Genesis GV70 Hybrid was also caught by HealerTV in South Korea, this time with an HEV tag.

Like the EREV, the GV70 Hybrid is still covered in camouflage, but this time, you can see the vehicle has the brand’s sport package. The optional package adds sporty exterior and interior elements, including chrome around the Crest Grille and window trim.

The vehicle is still a prototype, so it could change by the time it reaches production form. However, as the reporter points out, the GV70 Hybrid could bring a unique new look to the GV70 series.

On the side of the tire, the letters “FL” are printed, which is typically shown on Hyundai vehicles set to receive a facelift.

Genesis is expected to launch the GV70 EREV in late 2026, followed by the Hybrid version sometime in early 2027.

According to Hyundai, the EREV will have a combined driving range of over 1,000 km (620 miles). Although it still runs on an electric motor, it will feature a small gas motor that acts as a generator to charge the battery and extend the driving range.

Genesis is betting on new electrified vehicles, including EVs, hybrids, and EREVs, to drive growth. The luxury brand aims to expand into up to 20 new European markets while gaining a bigger share of the US market. By 2030, Genesis aims to sell 350,000 vehicles.

Although it had planned to only offer fully electric vehicles from 2030, Genesis backed off on its commitment. Instead, it will use hybrids and EREVs as a bridge to an all-electric future.

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Duracell’s first-ever EV fast charger network will be in the UK

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October 13, 2025

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Duracell's first-ever EV fast charger network will be in the UK

Duracell EV fast charging — Photo: Duracell

Duracell, the iconic US battery brand that started in the 1920s, is crossing the Atlantic to launch its first-ever EV fast charging network, Duracell E-Charge, in the UK.

Sales of gas and diesel cars will end by 2030 in the UK, which is driving EV sales and charging infrastructure growth. With more than £200 million ($266 million) in planned investment over the next decade, Duracell E-Charge is getting on the bandwagon with an aim to improve the fast charging experience.

Duracell has licensed its new network to Elektra Charge, a charge point operator set up to run the Duracell E-Charge network. The EV Network (EVN), one of the UK’s top charging infrastructure developers, will fund and build the charging hubs.

“The need for faster, more reliable charging to keep pace with EV adoption is clear,” said Reza Shaybani, CEO of The EV Network. “Duracell E-Charge is a direct response to that challenge.”

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Duracell’s EV fast charging network will feature 400 kW ultra-fast chargers where drivers can pay via app, contactless, or plug-and-go. Each site will have intuitive interfaces, clear signage, and 24/7 support.

The first six Duracell E-Charge sites will come online in 2025. The Sunday Times reported that Duracell plans to grow its charging network to at least 100 charging stations with at least 500 charging points by 2030. The hubs will be strategically located along major motorways, near retail and hospitality venues, and at key city gateways.

“Charging your car should be as simple as changing the batteries in your remote,” said Mark Bloxham, managing director of Duracell E-Charge. “Plug. Play. Go.”

Electrek’s Take

I asked Duracell whether it had plans to launch Duracell E-Charge in the US, and I’ll update this story if I hear back. But if you want to know why this American legacy company launched its first DC fast charging network in the UK instead of the US, it’s a simple answer. Business-friendly, stable government policy.

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