CATL has introduced its third-generation Shenxing lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery that can reportedly charge from 10% to 98% in just six minutes and 27 seconds, according to multiple reports. This new technology aims to address key pain points like charging speed and aligns with stringent energy efficiency regulations both in China and abroad.
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CATL has introduced its third-generation Shenxing lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery that can charge from 10% to 98% in just six minutes and 27 seconds, according to multiple reports. This new technology aims to address key pain points like charging speed and aligns with stringent energy efficiency regulations both in China and abroad.
- Shenxing 3.0 battery charges from 10% to 98% in under seven minutes
- New Qilin battery offers up to 1,000 kilometers per charge
- CATL aims to meet growing demand for lighter and more efficient battery packs
- Launch coincides with the Beijing Auto Show, setting industry benchmarks
- Chinese automakers are promoting CATL as their battery supplier
The Shenxing 3.0 battery is CATL's response to BYD's recently announced Blade Battery 2.0, focusing on improving charging speed and overall performance. According to Arstechnica, the new battery is nearly five times faster than current industry standards, which can charge from 10% to 80% in as little as 18 minutes.
The company also launched its flagship Qilin battery, designed to meet growing demand for lighter and more efficient battery packs. The Qilin battery offers a range of up to 1,000 kilometers per charge, according to reports from TimesLIVE and Reuters. CATL's chief technology officer, Gao Huan, emphasized that the new batteries are designed to address increasingly stringent energy efficiency regulations.
The launch of these advanced battery technologies comes ahead of the Beijing Auto Show, which begins on Friday. CATL is leveraging this event to set industry benchmarks and align with policy directives that prioritize value over volume in the supply chain. Chinese automakers like Seres, Leapmotor, and Dongfeng Nissan have promoted CATL as their battery supplier in marketing campaigns for new electric vehicle models.
According to DailyMail, CATL has achieved these impressive charging speeds by reducing the electrical resistance inside the battery. The Shenxing battery boasts an electrical resistance of just 0.25 milliohms, which is under half the industry average. This allows for more efficient energy transfer and faster charging times.
CATL also showcased a new nickel-cobalt-manganese EV battery that can deliver 612 miles of range on a single charge. Additionally, they presented an ambitious 'condensed matter' battery with a range of up to 932 miles (1,500 km), although this technology is currently used for electric aircraft and would only be available on the most premium models.
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