CATL introduces new batteries for electric vehicles with ultra-fast charging capabilities
By ForGeeks CATL has announced some impressive developments in electric vehicle batteries that could dramatically simplify EV ownership and use. The new technologies promise to make charging fast, driving range record-breaking, and cold resistance outstanding.
CATL has announced a number of impressive developments in electric vehicle batteries that could dramatically simplify EV ownership and use.
The main event was the introduction of Shenxing’s next-generation battery designed for ultra-fast charging. According to CATL, you can get up to 520km of mileage in 5 minutes of charging. That’s about 2.5 km of added range for every second you connect to the charger – almost like filling up a regular car with gasoline.
Shenxing offers up to 800 kilometers of mileage on a single full charge. And even at -10°C, the battery charges from 5% to 80% in just 15 minutes.
CATL also introduced an innovative system called Freevoy Dual Power Battery. It combines two batteries with different chemistries in one package. One unit serves as the main power source, while the second unit is connected when the first unit’s charge drops – as a backup fuel tank. Such a system would potentially allow a vehicle to travel more than 1,500 kilometers on a single charge. CATL expects this technology to appear in mass-produced electric cars in 2-3 years, but has not yet disclosed which automaker will be the first to implement it.
The company is also actively working on sodium-ion batteries, which are scheduled for mass production in December 2025. These batteries are considered a promising alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries – especially in low-temperature environments. They have been successfully tested under extreme cold conditions, demonstrating high safety and resistance to fire.
The sodium-ion batteries provide up to 200 kilometers of range in hybrid EVs, withstand up to 10,000 charge cycles and remain functional even at -40°C. At -30°C, they charge from 30% to 80% in just 30 minutes. They are also potentially cheaper to manufacture, which could reduce the cost of electric vehicles in the future.
They are also potentially cheaper to produce, which could reduce the cost of electric vehicles in the future.
