CATL's new LFP battery can charge from 10 to 98% in less than 7 minutes
Summary
CATL, a Chinese battery maker, introduced a new lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery called Shenxing 3.0 that can charge from 10% to 98% in under 7 minutes. This battery also performs well in very cold temperatures and keeps most of its capacity after many fast charges.Key Facts
- CATL unveiled the Shenxing 3.0 battery, their third-generation LFP battery.
- The battery charges from 10% to 98% in 6 minutes 27 seconds.
- Charging from 10% to 80% takes only 3 minutes 44 seconds.
- At -22°F (-30°C), the battery can still charge from 10% to 98% in 9 minutes.
- The battery uses precise temperature control and pulse heating to work well in cold weather.
- It has a very low internal resistance of 0.25 milliohms, helping fast charging.
- After 1,000 fast charging cycles, the battery retains more than 90% of its original capacity.
- CATL demonstrated fast-charging booths and a battery-swap system but fast charging may reduce the need for swaps.
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