Chinese companies BYD and CATL have announced a breakthrough in the development of batteries for electric vehicles, which will significantly reduce charging time. They are preparing to release lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries with ultra-fast charging, potentially eliminating the need for long stops to charge during trips. Theoretically, an electric car battery could be fully charged in just 10 minutes.
The companies plan to introduce their LFP batteries with ultra-fast charging by the end of this year. The key to the claimed performance lies in the 6C charging speed, which can be boasted by the BYD Blade 2.0 and CATL Qilin 2.0 batteries. In simple terms, "6" represents the charging multiplier, which is six times the battery capacity. For example, a battery with a capacity of 100 ampere-hours can be charged with a strong current of 600 amperes.
However, there are still obstacles that need to be overcome. Updating the charging infrastructure is crucial to maintain these speeds. Without updating the charging network, owners of these advanced batteries will not be able to fully take advantage of the technology and will be limited to slow charging options. Equipping thousands of fast direct current charging devices with the necessary connections to the network requires significant financial investment.
It is also important to note that batteries cannot sustain maximum charging speed throughout the entire charging cycle. It is more likely to expect charging windows, for example, from 10% to 80% in 10 minutes. Currently, the Zeekr 001 2024 electric car with a 5C-rated battery is capable of charging within 11.5 minutes within the specified range.
Specific details about the future 6C batteries from BYD and CATL are not yet disclosed.
Source: gizmochina
Comments (0)
There are no comments for now