. that significantly increases the power density of the cell, compared to current batteries, allowing for greater range. The technology also reduces the battery’s internal resistance, meaning that it can also charge faster than today’s cells.
“The anode material from Group14 has the potential to be a game-changer on the road to shorter charging times,” said Markus Gräf, COO of the Cellforce Group., a joint venture company that the automaker founded with Customcells Holding in 2021. The company intends to develop and produce high-performance battery cells with these silicon anodes for small series production, motorsport, and high-performance vehicles in the future.
“The characteristic properties of the new cell chemistry – fast charging, high performance, and low weight – pay dividends directly into the brand core,” said Michael Steiner, Porsche’s head of R&D. “They are virtually in line with the development goals that we are writing in the specifications for our prospective electric sports cars.”Tags