Supercharged LFP battery: 249-mile range in just 10 minutes

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【Summary】Chinese battery giant CATL has introduced a new EV battery called Shenxing, which offers a 249-mile range with a 10-minute charge. The battery, based on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) technology, also boasts a range of over 435 miles on a single full charge. CATL supplies batteries to Tesla, Toyota, and VW.

FutureCar Staff Sep 02, 2023 9:55 AM PT

Supercharged LFP battery: 249-mile range in just 10 minutes

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

Shenxing utilizes super electronic network cathode technology and fully nano-crystallised LFP cathode material to create a super-electronic network. This network enables the extraction of lithium ions and allows for a rapid response to charging signals. The battery offers superfast charging, high energy density, and a high level of safety simultaneously, driving innovation in the battery industry. It also allows for normal charging at low temperatures. At room temperature, Shenxing can reach an 80% state of charge in 10 minutes. In temperatures as low as -10°C, it can achieve a 0-80% charge in just 30 minutes, while still maintaining uncompromised acceleration performance.

Dr. Wu Kai, chief scientist of CATL, emphasized the importance of advanced technology being accessible to all EV consumers, enabling everyone to benefit from innovation. The company plans to begin mass production of Shenxing by the end of 2023, with electric vehicles equipped with the battery set to hit the market in the first quarter of next year.

In related news, Toyota recently unveiled its own advancements in EV and battery technology. The company is working on long-range battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and all-solid-state batteries. Toyota's battery technology has the potential to deliver a range of approximately 1,200km (746 miles) and a quick charge time of 10 minutes or less. Further improvements could increase the cruising range by 50% to 1,500km (932 miles). Toyota is currently developing a method for mass production and aims to commercialize its technology by 2027/2028.

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