Supercharged battery revolutionizes electric vehicle range and charging time

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【Summary】Chinese battery giant CATL has unveiled a new EV battery called Shenxing that offers a range of 249 miles with just a 10-minute charge. The battery, which utilizes super electronic network cathode technology and nano-crystallized LFP cathode material, also claims a range of over 435 miles on a single full charge. CATL supplies batteries to Tesla, Toyota, and VW, and the new battery aims to alleviate fast charging anxiety for EV users. Mass production is expected to begin by the end of 2023.

FutureCar Staff Aug 22, 2023 9:20 AM PT

Supercharged battery revolutionizes electric vehicle range and charging time

Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has introduced a new electric vehicle (EV) battery called Shenxing, which boasts a 400km (249 miles) driving range with just a 10-minute charge. The battery, based on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) technology, also claims a range of over 700km (435 miles) on a single full charge. CATL supplies batteries to major automakers including Tesla, Toyota, and VW, and believes that the new battery will alleviate fast charging anxiety for EV users and usher in an era of superfast charging.

The Shenxing battery utilizes super electronic network cathode technology and fully nano-crystallized LFP cathode material to create a super-electronic network. This network enables the extraction of lithium ions and a rapid response to charging signals. The battery combines superfast charging, high energy density, and a high level of safety. It also allows for normal charging at low temperatures. At room temperature, the battery can charge to 80% capacity in 10 minutes, and in temperatures as low as -10°C, it can achieve a 0-80% charge in just 30 minutes.

Dr. Wu Kai, chief scientist of CATL, emphasized the importance of advanced technology being accessible for all EV consumers. CATL plans to achieve mass production of the Shenxing battery by the end of 2023, with electric vehicles equipped with the battery expected to be available in the market by the first quarter of next year.

In a separate development, Toyota has also been working on EV and battery innovations. The company has revealed plans for long-range battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and all-solid-state batteries. Toyota's battery technology has the potential to deliver a range of up to 1,200km (746 miles) and a quick charge time of 10 minutes or less. The company is aiming for commercialization of this technology by 2027/2028.

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