Innovative battery can reduce EV charging time by 33%
Battery manufacturer StoreDot has teamed up with global auto parts manufacturer Flex-N-Gate to expand their “extremely fast charging” (XFC) technology.
They’ve replaced traditional lithium-ion batteries with a 100in5 battery, which allows an electric vehicle to travel 100 miles (160 km) after just five minutes of charging. To put it in perspective, it takes approximately 7.5 minutes using a Tesla Supercharger to achieve the same range.
100in5 technology – shorter EV charging time
StoreDot developed the 100in5 battery by swapping out graphite for silicon nanoparticles in the battery’s anode and adding polymer and conductive additives. These changes result in higher energy density and super-fast charging.
In partnership with Flex-N-Gate, StoreDot is creating samples of the 100in5 battery cells for testing with North American car manufacturers. They’ve already provided trial products to 15 automakers for a six-month real-world test, which received great feedback and prompted further testing by some manufacturers.
StoreDot has also formed strategic partnerships with renowned electric vehicle manufacturers like Vinfast, Polestar, and Volvo. Their global strategic investors and partners include Daimler, BP, Ola Electric, Samsung, TDK Corporation, and EVE Energy.
Global production
StoreDot plans to manufacture the 100in5 battery in the United States, Asia, and Europe, utilizing existing and emerging battery facilities to enhance production efficiency. They are actively pursuing manufacturing agreements in various locations to quickly scale up this technology, which is expected to reduce electric vehicle charging times.
In addition to launching the 100in5 battery in 2024, StoreDot has ambitious plans to develop three more generations of this battery technology. They are working on projects such as the 100in4 battery, which is anticipated to provide a 160 km range with just four minutes of charging. Their research and development laboratory in California is actively working to further shorten electric vehicle charging times, with full-scale mass production expected to begin by 2026.
Source: cleanenergyrevolution.co