SAIC-GM, CATL jointly launch EV battery with fastest charging to date [6C charging]
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SAIC-GM, CATL jointly launch EV battery with fastest charging to date [6C charging]
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>General Motors’ China joint venture SAIC-GM and power battery giant CATL have jointly launched the fastest-charging electric vehicle (EV) battery to date…
>6C means that the battery can theoretically be fully charged in one-sixth of an hour — 10 minutes.
>The battery will be operational starting next year on Ultium’s quasi-900 V high-voltage battery architecture, according to the company.
Currently fastest batteries have 5.5C and are avaibale in the Zeekr 7X
“The companies have jointly developed a battery based on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry that supports 6C ultra-fast charging, SAIC-GM said, adding that it is the first of its kind in the industry.”
“The Ultium platform will receive major upgrades next year, including the use of a new quasi-900 V high-voltage architecture, a new CTP structural design, and enhanced cooling technology, according to the company.”
“The 6C battery uses a number of fast-charging technologies in the battery field to improve the efficiency of electrochemical reactions, enhance charging efficiency, and guarantee stable battery performance, SAIC-GM said.
A new electrolyte formulation improves conductivity and reduces electrolyte viscosity, enhancing lithium ion desolvation, according to the statement.”
Wondering how long it will take for GM’s U.S. vehicles to use this battery. Would love to see this in the new Bolt.
Cool, these been made years ago…
CATL is such an insane company. The speed of innovation is unreal.