China’s largest battery manufacturer, Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), has announced an ultra-fast charging battery for electric vehicles. In this respect reported in the company’s press office.
The Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery, called Shenxing, can recharge every 10 minutes, which is enough for a 400 km journey. With a new battery, the maximum range of an electric car on a single charge is 700 km. It is noted that LFP batteries developed by CATL are adapted for use in cold climates and can be charged up to 80% in half an hour at -10°C.
Mass production of the batteries is expected to begin at the end of 2023, and the first cars with such batteries are expected to hit the market in the first quarter of 2024. How clarifies The first automaker to use the new batteries will be carnewschina.com, Avatr (a joint venture between CATL and Changan and Huawei).
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