Dubai\'s VDX has received regulatory certification as the world\'s first commercial eVTOL-dedicated vertiport, marking a move into readiness for commercial operations. Electrek reported that the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority certified the Skyports Infrastructure-developed site. Skyports said VDX will be a core transfer hub for Dubai\'s air taxi network, with 2 pads, high-power DC fast charging, 3,100 square metres of area and capacity for up to 170,000 people a year.

A Tesla Model Y recorded 99 percent battery capacity retention after driving 16,000 miles over six months in an environment with heavy use of fast charging. A Canadian owner disclosed test results showing capacity retention at 99 percent versus a new vehicle. The owner said fast charging exceeded home slow charging by energy amount and cited habits such as preheating before fast charging, limiting charge to 75 percent and avoiding low state of charge.