CHINESE COMPANY UNVEILS 400 KM RANGE BATTERY WITH 10-MINUTE CHARGING TIME

Sun 20 August 2023:

The world’s largest battery manufacturer, Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL), claims to have introduced the first-ever “superfast charging” battery. After only 10 minutes of charging, this battery can provide a range of 400 kilometers (249 miles).

According to the company, the lithium-ion battery will bring in an era of innovation for electric vehicles. According to the business, this would all but remove owners’ range anxiety.

The company said that when the battery is charged fully, it can offer a range of over 700 km till the next recharge. This is roughly 60 per cent more than the mileage of average electric vehicle.

Employees of China-based CATL explain the details of the company’s new lithium iron phosphate battery capable of powering a car for 400 km after just a 10-minute chart at a product launch event on Aug. 16.

“The future of the EV battery technology must remain steadfastly anchored at the global technology frontier, as well as the economic benefits,” said Dr Wu Kai, chief scientist at CATL, as quoted by The Independent.

“As EV consumers shift from pioneering users to ordinary users, we should make advanced technology accessible for all and enable everyone to savour the fruits of innovation.”

CATL manufactured more lithium-ion batteries than any of its competitors last year. It reportedly plans to begin mass manufacturing of next generation battery later this year.

It hasn’t been revealed which carmaker would receive the new batteries first. CATL’s customers include BMW, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo, Honda and more.

Despite the fact that electric car sales still account for less than a fifth of total car sales, there has been a record-breaking growth in electric car purchases in recent years.

Customers are claimed to be put off by range anxiety when considering purchasing an electric vehicle. Other issues include battery degradation and access to battery materials. CATL claims that the second point is not an issue with its most recent battery.

The majority of major automakers have stated that they intend to phase out internal combustion engines entirely by 2040. According to the International Energy Agency, the sale of electric vehicles will outnumber those fueled by fossil fuels over the next 15 years. A breakthrough in battery technology is anticipated to shorten this period even further.

SOURCE: INDEPENDENT PRESS AND NEWS AGENCIES

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