Chinese battery leader Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd has introduced a major breakthrough in electric vehicle technology with a new battery capable of charging in just over six minutes.
The newly revealed Shenxing battery is based on lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) technology and can charge from 10% to 98% in only six minutes and 27 seconds. It also reaches 80% capacity in under four minutes, addressing one of the biggest challenges facing electric vehicles—long charging times.
CATL stated that the battery can gain up to 35% charge in less than a minute, surpassing the previous benchmark set by BYD, which earlier achieved a full charge in around nine minutes. This advancement highlights the rapid pace of innovation in EV battery development.
The company also emphasized the battery’s reliability under extreme conditions. During testing in Arctic environments at temperatures as low as -30°C, the Shenxing battery successfully charged from 10% to 98% in approximately nine minutes, demonstrating strong performance even in harsh climates.
According to CATL CEO Robin Zeng, this achievement was made possible by lowering the battery’s internal resistance to just 0.25 milliohms, the lowest recorded in any commercially available battery.
This innovation is expected to significantly boost global EV adoption by bringing charging times closer to the speed of refuelling conventional petrol vehicles. By reducing waiting time and improving convenience, the new battery could make electric vehicles more practical for everyday use and accelerate the transition toward cleaner transportation worldwide.
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