CATL, BYD Reveal Battery with 600km Range, 10-Minute Charge

Leading battery manufacturers CATL and BYD have unveiled a battery capable of recharging up to 600 kilometers in just 10 minutes, rivaling the convenience of refueling a traditional gasoline vehicle.

This breakthrough addresses a significant challenge of electric vehicles—long charging times. Snow Lin, an engineer at CATL, elaborated, “Our technology enables a full 1,000-kilometer charge in 16.6 minutes, nearly matching the speed of filling a gas tank.”

Named Shenxing Plus, the new battery boasts an energy density of 205 Wh/kg, surpassing BYD’s Blade 2.0 battery (190 Wh/kg) and closely rivaling Tesla’s nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) cells (250-300 Wh/kg) from Panasonic. This enhanced energy density allows for increased energy storage without enlarging battery size or weight, thereby improving vehicle range and performance.

The Shenxing Plus battery incorporates several technological innovations. Its cathode utilizes granular gradation technology to optimize density, while the anode features a three-dimensional honeycomb structure to manage volume expansion during charge cycles. Moreover, a single-piece casing maximizes internal space utilization, pushing energy density beyond the 200 Wh/kg threshold for the first time.

CATL’s new technology is poised for debut in premium models of Chery’s Exeed brand, marking a significant step in their strategic partnership. Additionally, agreements with Neta Auto and Avatr Technology, supported by Changan Automobile, CATL, and Huawei, underscore widespread adoption of Shenxing batteries across the industry.