New 800V Zeekr EV battery can charge at 500kW | Autocarhttps://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/electric-cars/new-800v-zeekr-ev-battery-can-charge-500kwCalled the Golden Battery, it's billed as the world’s first mass-produced 800V LFP battery to offer ultra-fast charging capability. It can accept rates of up to 500kW.
The new battery is also claimed to possess a high level of safety; Zeekr said its cells are extremely fire-resistant and don't explode when subjected to extreme pressures.
In testing, the Golden Battery didn't catch fire or explode after 240sec of sustained fire in a 700deg C test. This is significantly higher than the Chinese national standard of 130sec, according to Zeekr.
Zeekr claimed the Golden Battery, which is also planned to be used by other Geely-owned brands – including Geometry, Polestar, Proton, Smart, Volvo and possibly Lotus – can be charged from 10-80% in 15 minutes.