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CATL Debuts Fast-Charging LFP Battery That Adds 248 Miles In 10 Minshttps://insideevs.com/news/682066/catl-debuts-fast-charging-lfp-battery-adds-248-miles-10-minutes/Dubbed Shenxing (an ancient Chinese phrase praising speed), the new battery, which is described by CATL as a "battery for everyone," will enable up to 434 miles of range on China's CLTC cycle, CATL announced during an online briefing on August 16.
The company claims Shenxing is the world's first LFP battery to support 4C super fast charging, which means it can charge at a current of 12A above the diffusion limiting current.
According to the company, the Shenxing LFP battery can achieve fast-charging over a wide temperature range, being able to charge from zero to 80 percent in 30 minutes even in temperatures as low as 14℉.
The new fast-charging LFP battery is expected to enter mass production in China by the end of the year. The first electric vehicle models equipped with Shenxing batteries will launch in the first quarter of 2024.
LFP batteries are cheaper than other lithium-ion batteries and more durable in many cases. However, they typically have lower energy density and their performance drops in the cold. CATL says these issues are a thing of the past with its new fast-charging battery, which "embodies the perfect balance of long range and easy refueling."