When it comes to innovation in the field of electric-vehicle batteries, Chinese companies are at the forefront. The latest example is CATL , which has unveiled an LFP battery that promises to recharge 400 km in just 10 minutes. As revolutionary as this announcement is, it raises questions and doubts about its feasibility and impact on the industry.
The new EV battery developed by Chinese company CATL Photo: CATL There is also the issue of Chinese CLTC certification. The testing standards may be less stringent than international standards such as WLTP, which could potentially distort advertised performance. For example, the ability to recover 400 kilometres in 10 minutes may not be achievable under more standardized conditions.
The announcement of this ultra-fast charging battery is sure to excite electric car enthusiasts. Indeed, one of the biggest barriers to widespread adoption of electric vehicles is charging time. The ability to recover 400 kilometres of range in just 10 minutes would largely eliminate this concern, paving the way for more convenient and accessible long-distance travel.Charging port of a Kia Soul EV Photo: D.Boshouwers Another big question is which vehicles will benefit from this technology.