Japanese Media: China Shows Off Rapid and Extreme Cold Charging Technologies
As reported by Japan's Sankei Shimbun on April 26: At the Beijing International Auto Show held in China, competition over high-performance battery development for electric vehicles is intensifying. Chinese manufacturers have unveiled cutting-edge battery charging technologies capable of fully charging in just over six minutes.
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), China's largest automotive battery manufacturer, showcased a new battery that can charge from 10% to 35% in just one minute, with a full charge completed in 6 minutes and 27 seconds. The convenience of electric vehicles largely depends on charging time.
China's leading electric vehicle company, BYD, displayed a vehicle equipped with a new type of battery capable of rapid charging even in extreme cold conditions. Under normal temperatures, it takes only 9 minutes to charge from 10% to 97%. Even at an extreme low temperature of -30°C, the charging time increases by only 3 minutes—effectively solving the long-standing problem of reduced charging efficiency in cold weather.
At a press conference on the 24th, BYD executives emphasized: "We will address the global issue of slow charging in cold climates—a problem that has troubled many people."
With the ongoing situation in Iran affecting global gasoline prices and driving them upward, the adoption of electric vehicles is expected to accelerate further. Manufacturers are striving to make advancements in both charging speed and driving range, with new technologies such as solid-state batteries and sodium-ion batteries also on display at the event.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1863517222097929/
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