CATL's new EV battery can add 600 km range in 10 minutes

It is capable of superfast charging even in extremely low temperatures of up to -20 degrees Celsius.

According to media reports, China's CATL has unveiled what it claims to be the world's first EV battery with 4C ultra-fast charging capability. CATL claims that its new EV battery, called Shenxing Plus, can add 370 miles (600 km) of range with just 10 minutes of charging. Also, on a full charge, the new battery claims to offer over 620 miles (1000 km) as per the CLTC cycle.

The new CATL Shenxing Plus battery is said to be the world's first to get 4C ultra-fast charging capabilities. In addition to this, the new battery is also capable of superfast charging even in extremely low temperatures of up to -20 degrees Celsius.

The Shenxing Plus battery has an energy density of 205 Wh/kg which it achieves by using an in-house developed 3D honeycomb material.

CATL is also said to be working on reducing the cost of LFP batteries per kWh by as much as 50% by mid-2024. CATL is the world leader when it comes to EV batteries. The company has dominated the industry for seven straight years. In 2023, CATL's market share reached 36.8% - almost 21% more than its closest rival, BYD.

Source: Electrek